Alcoa Care-free Homes

Alcoa Care-free Homes, designed by architect Charles M. Goodman during the Mid-century modern movement, are a unique collection of suburban residences that prominently feature aluminum alongside other materials like brick and glass. Introduced in 1957, these homes were constructed using kits provided by Alcoa, with the intention of building one in each state, though only twenty-four were completed across sixteen states. Notable locations include Lakewood, Colorado, and New Canaan, Connecticut. The homes are recognized for their innovative design and historical significance, with some, like the one in Brighton, New York, being added to the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors and researchers can explore the architectural legacy of these homes, which reflect a significant era in American housing design.