William Jaird Levitt (February 11, 1907 – January 28, 1994) was an American real-estate developer and housing pioneer. As president of Levitt & Sons, he is widely credited as the …

Feb 16, 2021 · William Levitt kept Blacks out of his towns for as long as he could, but a coalition of faith-based neighbors managed to reverse that racist policy in Pennsylvania.

Nov 19, 2017 · How William Levitt birthed the American suburb — upon a foundation of racism that echoes to the present day. When Bill and Daisy Myers became the first black family to …

Jun 11, 2018 · William Levitt (1907-1994) gained national attention as the man who mass produced houses at a rate of one every 16 minutes. He was introduced to Americans on the …

Jan 29, 1994 · William J. Levitt, the Long Island developer who built the prototype for the suburbs that would lure middle-class Americans out of cities by the millions after World War II, died …

Jan 28, 2014 · No one questions that William Levitt was one of the most influential real estate developers in American history. He and his brother Alfred helmed the company that created...

American home builder and developer William J. Levitt created the first mass-produced residential housing development after World War II. He was credited with the rise in popularity of the …

Oct 10, 2008 · Despite his financial problems in his later years, William Levitt, along with his father and brother, revolutionized the housing industry.

Aug 9, 2021 · An imposing, silver-haired man with a low, raspy voice and a quick sense of humor, William Levitt still is the consummate businessman entranced by a new deal.

William J. Levitt was an American real estate developer known for revolutionizing the home-building industry in the post-World War II era through the creation of affordable suburban …