Family Owned and Operated James F. Shea, Sr. began as a successful attorney in Detroit, Michigan. After a client intrigued him with the possibilities of manufactured housing, he started Fairmont Homes in 1971 in an old sauerkraut factory in Nappanee Indiana. Fairmont Homes fashioned a contemporary look for their homes and a successful company was launched. Since its inception, Fairmont has experienced tremendous success, becoming one of the largest single location facilities in the housing industry and evolving into a family of companies that produce beautiful and diverse value- packed housing. Friendship Homes of Minnesota was opened in 1982 and celebrated their 25th year in business in 2007. Friendship Homes has provided thousands of families with the comfort, security and a general well being that only a quality-built home can offer. As a leader in innovation and superior construction techniques-Friendship Homes continues to transform the systems built housing industry into the best value in American home ownership.