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The E. F. Hodgson Co.
Manufacturers of Pre-Fabricated Housing
1892-1944
The company grew from selling chicken brooders and coops to prefab homes. This little catalog includes garden furnishings, dog kennels, playhouses, a green house and more.
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Dome house, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Dome houses are assembled from prefabricated components.
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One of the first prefabricated houses erected in Australia, this house was brought out from England in 1854. The photo shows the rear of the house.
The Pioneer Settlement opened in 1966 and was Australia's first open-air museum, portraying life on the Murray in the era 1830-1930.
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An advert in the rather fine "Book of Glasgow" that was published in association with the city's "Civic and Empire Week" that took place between 29 May and 6 June 1931.
It is not surprising that the Glasgow engineering concern of F D Cowieson took two adverts the book as at the time, as well as carrying on their earlier business of building construction, they were supplying many of the new motor bus bodies being purchased by the Corporation. Cowieson's had entered the coach and bodywork business at the end of WW1 and they were an established concern in the construction of building frames, using steel and timber. It would appear that they decided to utilise these skills on a smaller scale to tap into the growing market for commercial vehicles that was developing in the post-war period.
They courted GCT and found a fairly willing customer - there was at the time much clamour for operators to buy 'local' and so a Glasweigan company were in with the running to an extent - much as was the case in the pressure the Corporation came under to buy Albion bus chassis. However, during the mid-1930s Cowieson came under pressure regarding both price and delivery dates as other larger manufacturers could provide similar bodywork in shorter time scales and at more competitive prices. The crunch came in 1937/8 when Cowieson's could not meet Glasgow's requirements for the upcoming 1938 Empire Exhibition to be held in the city and Glasgow went elsewhere. The outcome was Cowieson's withdrew from the coachbuilding business.
The Scottish Municipal Annual was issued 'under the patronage' of various Scottish local government associations and institutions and it was aimed to increase knowledge as to the 'special features, civic and industrial, of the ancient Burghs and Counties of Scotland'. It lists many councils, government agencies and other institutions and carries numerous advertisements for companies associated with municipal 'requirements' such as building materials, professional services, manufacturers and suppliers.
In this, the 1951 edition, an advert for Blackburn (Dumbarton) Ltd and shows two types of house, the 1951 and 1952 type. I'm fairly certain that this company was the one associated with the Blackburn Aircraft Company's works that was constructed as a pre-war 'shadow' factory and that manufactured aircraft components during the Second World War. After 1945 many such companies cast around to use their new technologies and spare capacities to assist in post-war projects such as housing. Blackburn did construct some aluminium pre-fabs, in immediate post-war years in Dumbarton before branching out into other types of house production. They certainly were building homes across the central belt of Scotland in the 1950s and even some export aluminium structures for Eithiopia in 1958.
Like nearly all local authorities in the post-war period, amidst the 'new world' of town planning and additional legal requirements and powers, the Corporation of Willesden produced a lavish survey of the Borough in 1949/50.
This plate of images amply illustrates the relatively modern nature of much of the borough's housing - much was formed of development that had occurred during the 1930s when the outer areas that were typical of still rural Middlesex had been rapidly covered by suburbia. This was famously noted by Sir John Betjeman in his paean to London's suburbs "Metroland". Indeed, one of the places he visited is here, Neasden, showing the North Circular Road that is now an effective urban motorway slicing through the suburb. As well as permanent 'council' post-war housing in Kilburn a pre-fab estate is shown, this one being in Harlesden Road. Otherwise the stock of private developers who had created so much of the borough is shown.
A reminder of several things here - most notably the increasing post-World War 2 housing crisis in the UK - a subject that a serious politcal as well as social issue at the time. The backlog of pre-WW2 slum clearance along with war damage meant that there was an acute shortgae particularly of social or 'council' housing at a time when local authorities played an immense role in housing.
This phamphlet was issued by the old London County Council along with the Metropolitan Borough Councils who between them were responsible for housing as described here. The foreword is by the Labour Minister for Health, Rt Hon Aneurin Bevan, and the exhibition, like many others pre- and post-war was held inthe then very spacious ticket hall at Charing Cross Underground station (now Embankment).
Possibly the first post-WW2 edition of the official handbook to the County Borough of Wolverhampton and the pages showing municipal housing and "internal transport", a rather quaint description of the County Borough's municipal transport department that, unusually, included many miles of 'country bus' routes out into surrounding areas.
The hosuing includes a useful description of the post-war situation as the borough, in the face of national austerity, grappled with continuing pre-war slum clearance programmes, attempted to manage the development of homes that would have included those suffering from wartime damage or neglect. The text mentions "temporary bungalows" that I'm sure relates to "pre-fabs" and also, along with an image to a semi of traditional construction notes the "permanent pre-fabricated" styles of construction including the B.I.S.F. type. The "British Iron & Steel Federation" house was seen as a permanent structure, not a short term 'pre-fab" solution and many were constructed after 1946.
The picturs show development in Bushbury, probably on the Underhill estate, that fomred part of the council's continued development of the suburb.
Description: An aerial view of prefabricated houses on the Brandon Estate in Southwark
Date of Execution: 1969
Medium: photograph
Reference No: SC/PHL/02/771/61/1669
Collection: LCC
Find out more about prefabs on our online catalogue.
American System-Built House (Model M202) designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1917. Occupied by the original owner (Meier) from 1917 until Grace's death in 1964. As a young teenager living in this small town, I delivered newspapers to this house on a daily basis (probably to the original owner). The second owner (Warren Wilke) was also the owner of the local grocery store, and my employer when I was in high school. Monona, Iowa.
Drove past these Second World War prefabs which my daughters have loved seeing since they were children. Very attractive houses built originally as temporary accommodation.
I'm sure I haven't seen one of these for years - there used to be large estates of them still around into the 1970s where I grew up.
This is one of two in an odd spot by the flyover. I suspect that they were used in latter years as park keepers' cottages - the remnants of a carefully tended rose garden are still there. I wouldn't be surprised, though, if this is simply the remains of a whole estate of prefabs on the Marshes, given the homelessness situation in East London after the war...
There were many designs of prefab, I'm not sure what these would fall under. Most were clad in asbestos, so were got rid of in a hurry as more permanent council housing became available. But they were actually surprisingly comfy, I remember envying a schoolfriend who lived in one...
In some places prefabs, put up as an emergency measure to re-house bombed-out families during the war, have proved more enduring than was at first envisaged. Countrywide I suppose most must have gone by now, but in Bristol at least, one or two pockets survive. Those that are owned by the local authority have been renovated with pitched roofs and uPVC windows, which should guarantee their survival for some time to come ...albeit in an inauthentic form.
A few, presumably purchased from the authorities by their tenants under the Thatcherite "right to buy" scheme, perpetuate original appearances with some fidelity. This one still has a flat roof covered only by roofing felt and what look like aluminium window frames.
A reminder of several things here - most notably the increasing post-World War 2 housing crisis in the UK - a subject that a serious politcal as well as social issue at the time. The backlog of pre-WW2 slum clearance along with war damage meant that there was an acute shortgae particularly of social or 'council' housing at a time when local authorities played an immense role in housing.
This phamphlet was issued by the old London County Council along with the Metropolitan Borough Councils who between them were responsible for housing as described here. The foreword is by the Labour Minister for Health, Rt Hon Aneurin Bevan, and the exhibition, like many others pre- and post-war was held inthe then very spacious ticket hall at Charing Cross Underground station (now Embankment).
Prefabricated Historic House. Charles D. Young and Co. manufactured the home in Edinburgh, Scotland true to the design of Bell and Miller architects and engineers. After being shipped to Geelong in 1855, with no details of the recipient or sender, it lay on the dock in boxes for six months. More difficulties arose when the manufacturer’s plant burnt down not long after shipping and all records and casts were lost. This fact ensured Corio Villa’s future as the most historically fascinating cast iron dwelling in Australia. Corio Villa is the oldest and only known surviving prefabricated cast iron house in Victoria and Australia.
After World War II, Duke University added pre-fabricated housing for faculty and returning veterans with families. The housing stood on Markham Street, behind East Campus. Note the street sign for Markham Avenue and 5th Street (now Sedgefield Street).
Repository: Duke University Archives. Durham, North Carolina, USA. library.duke.edu/uarchives
Trying to locate this photo at the Duke University Archives? You’ll find it in the University Archives Photograph Collection, box 90 (UAPC-090-015-001).
A reminder of several things here - most notably the increasing post-World War 2 housing crisis in the UK - a subject that a serious politcal as well as social issue at the time. The backlog of pre-WW2 slum clearance along with war damage meant that there was an acute shortgae particularly of social or 'council' housing at a time when local authorities played an immense role in housing.
This phamphlet was issued by the old London County Council along with the Metropolitan Borough Councils who between them were responsible for housing as described here. The foreword is by the Labour Minister for Health, Rt Hon Aneurin Bevan, and the exhibition, like many others pre- and post-war was held inthe then very spacious ticket hall at Charing Cross Underground station (now Embankment).
A block of four Airey houses from Coltspool, in Kibblesworth (Gateshead) is being painstakingly deconstructed, loaded on to pallets and transported to Beamish. Here they will be carefully stored until work begins on a new 1950s area, when they will be rebuilt as part of a typical north eastern post-war urban development.
These four dwellings have been recently vacated and were due for demolition, when The Gateshead Housing Company offered the whole block to Beamish. The museum was delighted to accept and has appointed Compass Developments (NE) Limited to dismantle the houses and transport them to Beamish.
It is expected that the first parts of the houses (the staircases) will arrive later this week and the whole deconstruction project will be completed by late June. The demolition of the Airey houses will make way for new homes more suited to modern living.
We are currently undertaking a long-term development review and it is hoped that in the medium term a 1950s development will be added to the existing Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian areas. As well as appropriate buildings, it is anticipated that the collecting of 1950s artefacts will commence later this year.
Prefabricated housing at Sulgrave Village, Washington, 1968 (TWAM ref. 5417/395/3).
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Washington New Town. It was officially established on 24 July 1964 and since then the area has witnessed massive changes. Old pit terraces have been replaced with modern housing, thousands of new jobs have been created, great new shopping and leisure facilities have been built and a derelict industrial landscape has been reclaimed and transformed.
To celebrate this anniversary Tyne & Wear Archives has brought together a set of images of Washington as it was 50 years ago. These were commissioned by Washington Development Corporation, which was responsible for planning, designing and building the New Town.
The images are an important reminder of Washington's past. They reflect how much of the town has changed beyond recognition. The town will continue to evolve over the next fifty years and we must make sure that the memories continue to be preserved.
(Copyright) These images are Crown Copyright. We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk.
A 'preserved' prefab at the National Trolleybus Museum in Sandtoft, Lincolnshire. Elsewhere in the country, there 'temporary' post WW2 houses are either being modernized or torn down.
My photo ref.: 100-3571
Date of photo: 10 September 2005
Aluminum construction high performance structure for prefab housing
Design techniques for building framing constantly are under improvement. Like the other industries its call for high performance technologies and alternative materials. Now the new Modular Structural Aluminum Framing for light building construction has invented, designed and developed. (Tim Siahatgar Inventor)
The principal advantages of modular aluminum structure over I-beam steel structure.
1-Lightwieght without sacrificing strength
2-Exceptional ductility and absorb the impact energy by lateral loads.
3-Reduced maintenance and expenses because of high corrosion resistance
Design:
Aluminum beam and post structure for the light building would design to exactly the same set of loads for steel framing.
Aluminum weight is one third of weight of steel. From other hand price almost 3 times more than steel. However have more advantages to steel structure for light building up to 3 stores.
"We own a factory at Corona, Long Island fitted with machinery, operated by steam power, that is prepared to construct, pack, and ship, five to twenty houses per week."
-- American Patent Portable House Manufacturing Company
The E. F. Hodgson Co.
Manufacturers of Pre-Fabricated Housing
1892-1944
The company grew from selling chicken brooders and coops to prefab homes. This little catalog includes bird houses, dog kennels, playhouses, a green house and more.
Images (Scans) copyright © Antique Home, 2008-2009
Please contact us if you would like permission to use these images.
The E. F. Hodgson Co.
Manufacturers of Pre-Fabricated Housing
Boston & New York
1892-1944
Interiors of the Hodgson Prefab.
Images (Scans) copyright © Antique Home, 2008-2009
Please contact us if you would like permission to use these images.
Introducing the yurt by solongoscamp Korea.
Our yurt is unique among the many fabric yurt.
Have you ever seen a yurt in the actual window?
All fabric yurt with a vinyl cover window, so suddenly it rains, you can not close a yurt window in the room.
That's why we use the actual window to yurt.
In addition, particularly in insulation is very good for your yurthouse.
Housing for efficiency, we can connect together two of the yurt.
You should note that our yurt, in very special in many ways.
Excellent thermal performance, as well as snow storm or even strong.
Yurt in Korea, in particular, unlike the other countries, as well as houses or research facilities, showrooms and restaurants, leisure and commercial facilities are being utilized.
Introducing the yurt by solongoscamp Korea.
Our yurt is unique among the many fabric yurt.
Have you ever seen a yurt in the actual window?
All fabric yurt with a vinyl cover window, so suddenly it rains, you can not close a yurt window in the room.
That's why we use the actual window to yurt.
In addition, particularly in insulation is very good for your yurthouse.
Housing for efficiency, we can connect together two of the yurt.
You should note that our yurt, in very special in many ways.
Excellent thermal performance, as well as snow storm or even strong.
Yurt in Korea, in particular, unlike the other countries, as well as houses or research facilities, showrooms and restaurants, leisure and commercial facilities are being utilized.
A block of four Airey houses from Coltspool, in Kibblesworth (Gateshead) is being painstakingly deconstructed, loaded on to pallets and transported to Beamish. Here they will be carefully stored until work begins on a new 1950s area, when they will be rebuilt as part of a typical north eastern post-war urban development.
These four dwellings have been recently vacated and were due for demolition, when The Gateshead Housing Company offered the whole block to Beamish. The museum was delighted to accept and has appointed Compass Developments (NE) Limited to dismantle the houses and transport them to Beamish.
It is expected that the first parts of the houses (the staircases) will arrive later this week and the whole deconstruction project will be completed by late June. The demolition of the Airey houses will make way for new homes more suited to modern living.
We are currently undertaking a long-term development review and it is hoped that in the medium term a 1950s development will be added to the existing Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian areas. As well as appropriate buildings, it is anticipated that the collecting of 1950s artefacts will commence later this year.
Wartime prefabs at Whitehall, Bristol. Can you spot the one that's not owned by the local authority?
Both sides of this cul-de-sac road are lined with prefabs and there are others behind them. I saw only three which had not been renovated to the pattern seen here. Others nearby at Plummer's Hill have received the same treatment.