The spaceship-like Futuro was developed in Finland in the late 1960s and produced until the early 1970s. These reinforced plastic structures were distributed worldwide. While most were used as houses, others were used for office space. The interiors featured built-in plastic furniture laid out around a central fireplace. It is believed there were only 96 Futuros produced (48 in Finland and 48 elsewhere). For more about Futuros, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Futuro Willingboro, NJ

This Futuro is now used as office space in Mill Creek Park. This entrance structure conceals the original steps. There were other Futuros in Princeton and Lakewood, NJ. I don't know if this one was either of those. Futuros are light and easy to move by crane or helicopter.

Futuro Royse City, TX

This Futuro has been abandoned here for many years. These photos are from 2011.

Futuro Greenwich, NJ

The Greenwich Futuro was part of the "Planet of the Apes" ride which was built in 1975 on Morey's Pier in Wildwood, NJ. In the late 1970s, the ride was changed to a "Star Wars" theme and that's probably when they got rid of the Futuro. Since 2003, it has been located near the Bait Box Restaurant. In 2010, when the bottom row of photos were taken, there were signs of a restoration taking place. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Futuro Pensacola Beach, FL

This Futuro was built in 1966. It sits on the roof of a house on this small barrier island which was devastated shortly before the top two rows of photos were taken. While other homes were destroyed and de-roofed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, this structure held up pretty well. Cinder blocks barricade the ramp out back that leads up to the Futuro to discourage trespassers. Little alien faces can be seen peering from the front and rear windows of the Futuro. The structure has since been restored (bottom row of photos from 2010). For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Futuro Tampa, FL

This Tampa Futuro sits on the roof of the 2001 Odyssey strip club. It is used as a VIP room for private dances.

Futuro Houston, DE	Futuro Lewes, DE

This Houston Futuro is on residential property, at the end of a long driveway. I have read about a Futuro in Harrington, DE which I believe refers to this one. This Lewes Futuro is at the Eagle Crest Aerodrome. For more, see this website.

Futuro Covington, KY	Futuro Frisco, NC

The Covington Futuro is a private residence on a hill overlooking Cincinnati, OH. Note that this Futuro appears to have only half the amount of original windows. For more, see this website. The Frisco Futuro is on private property but right next to the main road. It doesn't seem to be used for anything right now but the house behind it looks lived in. This Futuro was painted green at one time and was used as an ice cream/hot dog stand that sold retro "space age" items.

Futuro Livingston, IL
2010:	2012:

This Futuro is installed at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall. It was previously located in Springfield, IL. It was repainted green in 2010 just after the first photo above was taken. For more, see this website.

Futuros Carlisle, OH

These two Futuros have been joined with a space-age pipe breezeway. The owner's first Futuro came from Springboro, OH. He got the second one later from New York. The structures are used as a residence and have central air and enough insulation to stay toasty in winter. One of the Futuros has an original interior. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

More Futuros: Melbourne, Australia Prince Edward Island, Canada [Futuro-inspired flying saucer now at Shining Waters Family Fun Park; PEI, Canada] Berlin, Germany: 1, 2, 3, 4 Luxembourg Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Larvik, Norway Sweden Taiwan Book and DVD: Futuro: Tomorrow's House from Yesterday, Marko Home & Mike Taanila, 2002

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