World-famous Realtor and Sears House aficionado Catarina Bannier found this Glendale in the DC area, and sent me a bevy of wonderful photos, showcasing this beautiful Glendale.
Probably built in the early 1910s, this house is in amazingly original condition. And Catarina got some great photos!
The double windows situated at the corners of this foursquare make the Glendale easy to spot. The smaller windows (front and side) with the diamond muntins are also a distinctive feature.
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The Sears Glendale, as seen in the 1919 catalog.
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An unhappy Glendale in Mounds, Illinois (just outside of Cairo). This photo was snapped in 2010. Most likely, this house has now been torn down.
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"Every bit of space has been used to the best advantage..." And all this for $1,748.
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And here's Catarina's Glendale in the DC area. Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Another view. Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Did I mention that this house is in wonderfully original condition? WOW, look at the details! How many hands have brushed past the finial on this newel post in the last 100 years? Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Close-up of the newel posts from the original catalog page.
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Original windows, too! Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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The Glendale had two small fixed sashes on the first floor.
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Inside, it looks like this! Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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The newel posts inside are even prettier! Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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And further down the staircase, you'll see the distinctive plinth block that is typically found in Sears Homes. The problem of matching up difficult compound joints was solved with this simple block. Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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And there's an original light fixture in one of the bedrooms. Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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This massive built-in China hutch retains its original finish. And it's beautiful! Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Original hardware, too! Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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If you look closely at the floorplan, you'll see the built-in hutch in the dining room. Also, take a look at the lone column in the doorway between the "parlor" and the dining room.
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The second floor shows four tiny bedrooms and a very long hallway.
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A view of those original windows from inside. Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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Inside, there's a column and small shelf on just ONE side of the living room/dining room entry. This is also shown on the floorplan (above). Photo is copyright 2012 Catarina Bannier and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.
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wow! what a great find! This home is in pristine condition – love the original condition of the woodwork!
Catarina, your house is beautiful!
Does anyone else own a Glendale kit house? I bought one and have restored the interior but I need help with the exterior. I am looking for detailed front porch photos, espically of the trim at the ceiling that goes around the 3 outside sides. I would also like exterior siding photos if anyone has them that match the original design. Thank you.