The Lichtenfelds and their work in progress, July 2010 Photograph: Andreas E. G. Larsson
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The Armco-Ferro House in its first life on the lakefront, near 23rd Street in Chicago
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The House of Tomorrow (left) and the Armco-Ferro House, circa 1935–36, after their relocation to Beverly Shores, Indiana Photograph: Courtesy of the Lichtenfelds
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The kitchen in 1934 Photograph: Courtesy of James Papoutsis
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The kitchen in 2004, before the Lichtenfelds began renovations Photograph: Courtesy of James Papoutsis
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Step 1: Move the house over 20 yards to lay a basement, then move it back. Photograph: Christoph Lichtenfeld
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Step 2: Rip out 27 tons of decayed roofing material and construct a new roof from scratch. Photograph: Christoph Lichtenfeld
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The house in the summer of 2007, with its original insulation—since completely removed—exposed Photograph: Christoph Lichtenfeld
South Side Couple Renovates Historic ‘House of the Future’ Photo Gallery
