by Sears Homes | Jan 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The Sears Alhambra was a classic foursquare with a splash of mission style added for good measure. Here in Hampton Roads, I’ve found 10 Alhambras, which really is a testimony to the popularity of this Sears kit home. In Ohio, there are probably hundreds. (Ohio...
by Sears Homes | Nov 28, 2011 | Uncategorized |
One day I dropped by my brother’s house for a visit, and he told me that he needed some help with “a little problem” in the bathroom. His house was a gorgeous 1930s Dutch Colonial, well-maintained and well-loved, and the crowning jewel of the old...
by Sears Homes | Feb 15, 2011 | Uncategorized |
The Spanish-flavored Sears Alhambra was a big hit for Sears and was probably one of their top ten favorite kit homes. It was practical, spacious, thoughtfully designed and had plenty of windows. The only downside of the Alhambra was the dormer windows. The spot just...
by Sears Homes | Nov 3, 2010 | Uncategorized |
For years and years, I lived in the St. Louis area and that’s where I wrote my books on Sears Homes (and where I did all the research). In 2006, I moved back “home” to Hampton Roads (where I was born and raised), and it was pure fun to spend my spare...
by Sears Homes | Aug 11, 2010 | Uncategorized |
For several years, my daughter and my brother lived in Raleigh and when I’d travel down there to visit them, I’d drive around and look for Sears Homes. I found a couple in the downtown area, and they’re real beauties! The first one (see pictures...
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