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The aluminum used throughout the home isn't indestructible, as these dents show.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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A view of the interior of the home.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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A promotional flyer for Alcoa homes.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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This Alcoa Carefree house was built in 1957 by Charles Goodman. It is the only Alcoa home in the state.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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A close-up of one of the windows in the home. The home was sponsored by the Alcoa Aluminum Company and aluminum shows up throughout the home's interior and exterior surfaces.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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Historic preservationist Charlene Roise enjoys the Alcoa home. The home will be auctioned off by Sky | Southey's the weekend of April 4, 2008.
MinnPost photo by Todd Melby.

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