by Sears Homes | Apr 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In May 2012, I gave a talk at the Rialto Theatre (in Raleigh) on Sears Kit Homes, sponsored in part by the Raleigh Historic Development Commission and the Raleigh City Museum. Raleigh has an abundance of kit homes, which I find fascinating. In addition to Sears, they...
by Sears Homes | Nov 14, 2011 | Uncategorized |
According to the Lake Mills’ High School program, Mattie P. Fargo (Addie’s step-daughter) was scheduled to give a talk at the commencement, June 20, 1901. Her step-mother – Addie – had died the day before (June 19th). Mattie’s scheduled...
by Sears Homes | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Thanks (again) to Mark Hardin, I have now read parts of the “Nineteenth Report of the State Board to Health to Wisconsin” for 1901/1902, which covers the time period during which Addie Hoyt Fargo allegedly died of diphtheria. This report was for the state...
by Sears Homes | Jul 2, 2011 | Uncategorized |
One of Sears most popular kit homes was the Westly. It’s an easy house to identify because it’s quite unique. The roof line on the rear of the house does not come down as far as the roof line in the front. That dormer on the front is also pretty...
by Sears Homes | Jun 26, 2011 | Uncategorized |
This blog was written June 26, 2011. Since then, I’ve learned many new facts. Please click here to read the latest. Two weeks ago, I cleaned out the apartment at my father’s assisted living facility and found an old shoe box. Inside was a photo album from...
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