Building Poor Men's Homes In Upscale Developments

In Seagrove Beach, Florida, homes reminiscent of Florida's early settlers -- called 'crackers' -- have become popular.

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January 14, 2003, 10:00 AM PST

"Now, several upscale developers and homeowners are embracing the down-at-heels look -- right down to the outhouse, although all these designer projects have plumbing. The trend has even attracted its own, somewhat controversial name: cracker style. Some older Floridians shake their heads at the recent evolution of cracker from a slur to a symbol of architectural chic. Others are bewildered that people would pay big bucks to live in a fancy version of the kind of house that many were happy to leave behind." Editor's note: The full text of this aticle requires a subscription to the WSJ.

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Florida 'Cracker' Becomes Hot at Upscale Developments

Friday, January 10, 2003 in Wall St. Journal

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