Some Assembly Required: The Story of the North American Kit Home


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ClassGraphic In this course, we will explore the history and cultural impact of kit homes in North America, focusing on their peak from 1905 to 1945. We will learn how to identify these mail-order houses and examine their rise, decline, and industrial innovations. We will also consider how kit homes intersected with issues of race and gender. Through examination of the industry and the stories of the people who lived in these homes, we will discover why they remain an important part of the cultural landscape.

Link to class introduction video: https://vimeo.com/1168951343?fl=ml&fe=ec
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
Nigel Tate 

 

Notice

Please read:  This course is a part of the Osher Online program and will take place virtually. To participate, you will need a computer or device with an internet connection and an email address. After registering, you will receive an email from Osher Online containing a link to their website and your login credentials for your Osher Online account, which will be used to access these classes. Additionally, a virtual pre-class orientation will take place on September 30 at 1 PM Central Time, where you will receive helpful information on how to access your class.

Registration closes on September 20 at 12 PM. Late registrations may be accommodated based on availability.

Fee:  $65.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/30/2026 - 11/4/2026 Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM N/A - Online Nigel Tate