Title: Suburbs: The American Dream?
Headings: Suburbs: The American Dream?
Suburbs: The American Dream?
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Content: William Levitt led the effort by constructing Levittown 30 miles east of New York City. By 1951, Levittown consisted of 17,000 homes. The Levitts also built other Levittown's in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. These Levittown's became the model for all future communities in the United States. Despite their enormous popularity, the suburbs did have some problems. Suburban fathers now had long, time-consuming commutes to and from their offices. Mothers now became chauffeurs, taking their children to music lessons, sports fields and doctors. Mothers were also responsible for running the household including the preparation of meals and the care of the home. This house-care burden was eased by the creation of new and improved appliances such automatic washer and dryer. Suburban housewives also created clubs which would meet while their children were in school.