History
Shea Homes’ parent company, the J. F. Shea Co., was founded in 1881 in Portland, Oregon by John F. Shea. In addition to being a new home builder, the J. F. Shea Company's activities include commercial construction, civil engineering, commercial and multi-family property and development and management, construction materials and venture capital.
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