First appearing as a residential style in the 1920s, the ranch-style home experienced a surge in popularity in the post-war ...

Mid-century modern design is rarely seen in Des Moines. This home, dubbed "The Californian," was built in 1957 and is on the market for $400,000.

“I don’t know if that was a conscious thing, but that’s what it did.” Ranch-style homes could be built relatively quickly, and there were plenty of people available to build and buy ...