A Paradise of Small Houses: The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing

A Paradise of Small Houses: The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future…

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