A film from the builder’s point of view, Parade of Homes features new houses as they are being built in Birmingham, Alabama in 1965. Focusing more on the brick and mortar details, explanations ensue about the materials used, the architecture, and the foundation of the houses. The film promotes the “quieter” home built in new ways that allows less sound in from the outside, revealing characteristics of past home building techniques. The materials used include gypsum, brick, wood, and, of course, asbestos.  Overall, Parade of Homes opens the front door on home building in mid 20th century America.

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