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12016-03-28T18:55:41-07:00Katie Christensen8b8b0833e36dee111e0182acfbf29757053ed18881802plain2016-03-28T18:55:52-07:00Katie Christensen8b8b0833e36dee111e0182acfbf29757053ed188Although Levittown homes are known for being small, it was an upgrade for many families compared to their tiny apartments that they previously owned. One family stated that their Levittown home had 48 more square feet than their previous home. The single story Cape Cod style home also eliminated stair climbing they had previously known in multi-story houses and apartments. Another perk of size was that housework was quick and simple.
