American Football, an emo rock band formed in Urbana, has listed their iconic house on Airbnb. For prices as low as $135/night, anyone can experience a stay at one of the birthplaces of emo and math ...

American Football are formally inviting you to stay the night at 704 West High Street in Urbana, Illinois—the white, residential house made famous by the cover of their self-titled debut album.

Mark Rozanski, left, and Michael Hughes, residents of American House Sterling Heights practice their techniques for the American House Summer Olympics going on Aug. 19-23.

The “baby boom” and the Cold War put even more emphasis on the role of the home in American life. “The house becomes the ideal container for families,” said Mr. Samuel.