How has the idea of home changed over time? The Scoular Manufactured Housing Museum offers a way to explore that question through the homes, interiors, and design choices of different periods.
Manufactured housing is part of a broader story of factory construction, mobility, affordability, and innovation. Rather than looking at a single style of home, visitors can compare several generations of residential design.
Begin with the historic homes
The museum’s featured collection includes the 1938 Schult Mobile Home, 1955 Spartan Imperial Mansion, 1972 Holly Park Mobile Home, and 1975 Don-A-Bell Mobile Home.
Look at how rooms are arranged and how much space is devoted to cooking, gathering, sleeping, and storage. Furnishings and interior finishes help place each home in its period.
Compare contemporary examples
The collection continues with the 2020 Cavco “The National,” 2022 Clayton CrossMod, and 2022 Champion Redman. These homes offer a comparison with earlier examples and illustrate the continuing development of factory-built housing.
The visitor experience includes furnished homes and displays that encourage guests to consider how design and construction have evolved. An interior connection leads from the museum to the Clayton CrossMod home.
Questions to take through the exhibits
- How does the floor plan organize family and private spaces?
- Which furnishings or finishes help identify the period?
- How do windows and room connections affect the interior?
- What has changed, and which practical needs remain familiar?
The museum is a place to learn about housing history and design. Visitors considering a home purchase should confirm current specifications, site requirements, and financing with the relevant professionals.
Plan your visit
Explore the Scoular Manufactured Housing Museum and check current hours and visitor information. Combine your visit with RV Founders Hall and the Hall of Fame for a broader look at the two industries.