by Sears Homes | Jun 28, 2011 | Uncategorized |
When I started writing these blogs in late June 2011, I was still learning vast amounts of new information every day. The original blog that appeared on this page has been revised and updated, and below you’ll find a plethora of the most up-to-date information...
by Sears Homes | Jun 27, 2011 | Uncategorized |
In 1953, my father took a job at Skippy Peanut Butter in downtown Portsmouth, necessitating a move from their home (and family)in California to Virginia. They rented homes in Park Manor and then in Shea Terrace, and then they decided it was time to buy a home of their...
by Sears Homes | Jun 27, 2011 | Uncategorized |
This blog was originally written June 26, 2011. Since then, I’ve traveled to Lake Mills twice and I’ve learned a lot. To answer the question, the results of Addie’s autopsy were inconclusive, but based on other evidence that’s been discovered,...
by Sears Homes | Jun 26, 2011 | Uncategorized |
For a mere $83.70, you can beautify your premises with this graceful, imposing pergola. The text (see below) promises that everything is pre-cut and “ready to put together!” This image came from the 1921 Sears Building Materials catalog, and I just fell in...
by Sears Homes | Jun 26, 2011 | Uncategorized |
As mentioned in a prior post, two weeks ago, I cleaned out the apartment at my father’s assisted living facility and found a photo album from the late 1800s, full of people that I didn’t recognize. The most significant clue was these few words scribbled on...
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