In 1956, Architectural Record began a tradition that continues to this day: Record Houses. That first year, a special issue "Mid-May" was devoted entirely to the twenty houses chosen that year.

"Twenty Houses for Family Living"
Architectural Record, Mid-May 1956

Below we present selections from that first edition as it was originally published.

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