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Article: The new American home '95. (Cover Story)
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- January 1, 1995
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1995 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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