WLS Radio and Sears Roebuck

by | Oct 21, 2012 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

What is the connection between the famed Chicago radio station – WLS – and Sears Roebuck? In 1924, WLS began life as a promotional tool for Sears. In fact, WLS stands for “World’s Largest Store.” On April 9, 1924, Sears own radio station...

The Halfway House, by Sears & Roebuck

by | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

In 2002, someone called to tell me that they had a Sears House.  (This was way back in the day when my business cards included my personal phone number.) The caller said, “I live in Washington, DC and I own a Sears Home.” I asked if she knew which model it...