by Sears Homes | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Of the 370 models that Sears offered during their 32 years in the kit house business, I’d guesstimate that the same 60 models were built about 90% of the time. Of those 370 models, there are about 80 models of Sears Homes that neither Rebecca Hunter nor I have...
by Sears Homes | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
There are only seven known Sears Magnolias in the country. Judging by the emails I receive, you’d think there are seven Magnolias in every city in America, but that’s not quite right. I’m always hopeful to find the eighth Magnolia, and I do suspect...
by Sears Homes | Apr 29, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Did you know that Buster Keaton did a short film about building a pre-cut kit house? First released in 1920, the 20-minute film shows happy newlyweds (Buster and Sybil) receiving the gift of a “ready-to-assemble” kit home. Driven by jealousy, an old beau...
by Sears Homes | Apr 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In the early 1910s, it’s probable that the Sears Starlight was their most popular model. In the early days, it was offered with and without an indoor bathroom. In 1921, the Starlight had a significant model change. The small shed dormer in the attic was enlarged...
by Sears Homes | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized |
For five years, Dale Wolicki and I labored to write a book on Wardway Homes titled, The Mail Order Homes of Montgomery Ward. My oh my, did we work hard on that book! This incredible tome has 347 pages and more than 500 vintage and extant photos of the kit homes sold...
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