Walthers Cornerstone N 933-3838 Brick Ranch House Kit

Uniquely American, the Ranch House first appeared in the 1920s. Inspired by 19th century western originals, the one-story design featured an efficient floor plan and overhanging eaves to provide shade. Homey, practical, and unassuming, the design first drew widespread attention in the 1930s when large numbers were built for government housing as workers relocated to fill jobs in aircraft and shipbuilding industries and a severe housing shortage developed. Once again, the ranch house rose to the occasion, transforming vacant fields into subdivisions seemingly overnight. Builders streamlined every part of the process to save time and materials, but were able to make simple changes to exteriors and floors plans for a little variety. These lessons paid off in the postwar years as a housing shortage developed all across the US. Throughout the 1950s and into the late 1960s, thousands of Ranch-style homes were built in every state. Rising costs, thelook-alike nature of the design and changing customer preferences combined to diminish its popularity, but the design has been revived in some custom homes, while originals are catching the attention of preservationists.

Single story brick house with asphalt shingle roof
Built by the thousands in the diesel era
Two alternate front doors and two alternate picture windows for realistic variety
Molded in three colors and clear plastic
Dimensions (L x W x H): 3-1/16" x 2-9/32" x 1-1/4"