Better Homes Model House 1929

4808 Tioga St.

This small Tudor cottage was built in 1929 as a model home for the Duluth chapter of Better Homes Association. Part of the “Better Homes in America” movement that promoted private home ownership in the 1920s. A house was built and shown annually. After being fully furnished and landscaped, the house was opened to the public to demonstrate modern living. Part of a weeklong programing including talks and other events held in the home.

James and Luella Brumfield were the first residents. James was a carpenter.

Duluth Herald, 1929. (MNHS)