[Steel]. United States Steel.

Let's Build a Home.

Pittsburgh, PA: United States Steel, nd c. 1955. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 21, illustrated with color drawings. Very good; several light stains on cover. Item #19690

This advertising brochure trumpeted the advantages of steel in strength, durability, safety, ease of construction, variety, beauty and maintenance. Sections include the use of steel in the foundation, framework, basement, kitchen, and bathroom. Attractive period illustrations of fixtures make this a great reference tool for renovation of 1950s homes.

Price: $60.00