There’s something about a Dutch Colonial that just makes me swoon, and the Martha Washington is a fine example of the Dutch Colonial design.
And it was spacious, too. Sans optional sunporch, the Martha Washington was about 1,800 square feet, with four good-sized bedrooms upstairs. Unlike so many early 20th Century homes, the Martha Washington also had an abundance of closet space.
As the text in the catalog page said, “The view to the visitor or passerby presents a vision of hospitality.”
An interesting bit of trivia: The Martha Washington has the same floor plan as the Sears Alhambra, with two small differences. The Martha Washington doesn’t have the box window on the front (as does the Alhambra) and the Alhambra is smaller. The Martha Washington is 28′ by 32′ and the Alhambra is 28′ by 28′.
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The Honor Bilt "Martha Washington," as seen in the 1921 catalog.
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Mr. Brewood was darn happy with his Sears House in DC! (1924 Sears catalog).
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As seen in the 1921 catalog.
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This Martha Washington in Lombard, IL has its original windows and STORM windows!
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How apropos! A Martha Washington in Virginia! (Bedford, to be precise.)
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Located in Oakwood, Ohio, this Martha Washington is in beautiful condition. The red door and green roof are nice complements. And the house *looks* happy, too! Photo is copyright 2012 Mark W. Risley and can not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Every Martha should have a flag flying in front of it! This beauty is in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Martha meets Maggy! The two-story columns are reminiscent of the Sears Magnolia, but I seriously doubt that this poor Martha Washington (in Chicago area) was BUILT with these super-sized columns. And look - another flag!
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The Martha Washington (shown here) and the Alhambra (shown below) had the same floor plan, with two minor differences: The Alhambra had a box window on the front and the Martha Washington was four feet wider than the Alhambra.
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Alhambra's floor plan.
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And the kitchen was "the last word in convenience and sanitary comfort"!!
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The Martha Washington.
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