the armco-ferro house, in beverly shores, indiana, was originally constructed for the 1933 century of progress exposition in chicago. "the ... exposition opened in may of 1933 directed by the theme of science and its role in industrial advancement. within the home and industrial arts group were model houses, which featured modern materials, building methods and innovative home appliances, including the armco-ferro-mayflower, wieboldt-rostone and florida tropical houses, and the house of tomorrow. all utilized new techniques of design, construction and prefabrication in an attempt to bring the out-of-date housing industry in line with more efficient manufacturing practices such as those used by the auto industry." the home and industrial arts group was the most successful venue of the exposition.