|
Q |
What is the role of the U.S. Housing Authority?
|
| A |
Created in 1937 by FDR, the U.S. Housing Authority provides construction loans to small communities and states.
|
|
|
Q |
What architectural detail made its way into the design of many suburban homes built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s?
|
| A |
The picture window was a signature of the suburban American neighborhood.
|
|
|
Q |
What group of settlers introduced the log cabin to the New World?
|
| A |
The Swedish settlers of Delaware brought their own timber for building log cabins, a style that originated in Finland.
|
|
|
Q |
What unique contribution did the town of Flushing, New York make to the American home?
|
| A |
The flush toilet was invented in Flushing.
|
|
|
Q |
What is the world's most valuable piece of furniture?
|
| A |
The 18th century Italian Badmiton Cabinet owned by the Duke of Beaufort sold in 1990 at Christie's, London for $15.1 million dollars.
|
|
|
See More Real
Estate Trivia >
