by Sears Homes | Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Our family first visited Douthat State Park in 1960. In fact, thanks to my father’s meticulous note-taking, I know that our first visit was on June 13th, 1960, which was also my father’s 41st birthday. Last week, my “new” family (Hubby and I)...
by Sears Homes | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Yikes. You know that had to hurt. Not sure why, but Clifton Forge has an amazing collection of Sears Homes. Click here to see more. * To read about the Sears Magnolia (Sears fanciest house!) that’s in Syracuse, NY, click here. To learn more about Sears Homes,...
by Sears Homes | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized |
From time to time, people write me and say, “I thought this was a Sears House, but it’s all brick, so I know it can’t be a kit home.” Actually… Sears Homes could be ordered with cypress or cedar shakes or clapboards, with stucco, or with...
by Sears Homes | Sep 16, 2010 | Uncategorized |
In the 1960s, our family frequently traveled from Portsmouth, VA to Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge. Ensconced by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Douthat was (and remains) one of my favorite places on earth. We’d venture into Clifton Forge to use the laundromat...
by Sears Homes | Sep 16, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The last time I visited Buena Vista, Virginia was 1969. Our family had been vacationing in Douthat State Park and we were awakened in the wee hours by a park ranger and told to get out immediately due to extreme flooding. Hurricane Camille had visited overnight and...
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