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Do You Have 60 Seconds To Save A Sears House? (Part III)

by Sears Homes | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

The Sears Lewiston (ordered from Montgomery Ward) in Bowling Green, Ohio is threatened with immediate demolition. As of this writing (July 31, 2012), the house is scheduled to be razed on August 7th. Click here to read Part I and Part II of this story, which gives...

Do You Have 60 Seconds To Save A Sears House? (Part II)

by Sears Homes | Jul 29, 2012 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

Update!! This house is now scheduled for demolition on August 7th. Click here to read the latest! A Sears House from Montgomery Ward? Yes, it’s true! But the sad news is, it’s slated for immediate demolition. Friday afternoon, I wrote a blog about the...

Do You Have 60 Seconds to Save a Sears House?

by Sears Homes | Jul 27, 2012 | Uncategorized | 22 comments

Updated!  This house is now scheduled for demolition on August 7th. Click here for the latest!! Bowling Green State University (Toledo area) has decided to demolish a Sears House to make way for an expansion. Please – take a moment and sign this on-line petition...

The Avalon: A Beautiful Bungalow at an Affordable Price

by Sears Homes | Jul 26, 2012 | Uncategorized | 13 comments

As the “Tiny House” grows in popularity, I’m forever surprised that some of these old Sears designs are not being re-invented and re-created. Some of the designs – such as the Avalon – are just as pretty as they can be, making optimal use...

South Carolina, Churlish Chiggers, and Fake Maggies

by Sears Homes | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Last month, I spent several days traveling in South Carolina. I visited many cities in the northern part of South Carolina but found very few Sears Homes. The highlight of the trip was Anderson, where I found several kit homes from Sterling Homes (a competitor to...
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