by Sears Homes | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized |
While doing research on Sears’ mortgages in Troy, Detroit, fellow researchers Andrew and Wendy Mutch found a mortgage for this house on Daley Road! It appears to be a Sears “Detroit,” which is a model I’ve never seen before – so that...
by Sears Homes | Mar 6, 2013 | Uncategorized |
In 1919, The Paloma was indeed a “two-story bargain.” The very modest 860-square-foot, two-story house cost a mere $1,131 which was a sound value. And all in all, it wasn’t a bad-looking little house. But it was little. Upstairs, they managed to...
by Sears Homes | Oct 21, 2012 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Sears Homes | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Thanks to indefatigable researcher Rachel Shoemaker, we now have an address for the Magnificent Milton in Somerville, New Jersey. It’s next door to the Knights of Columbus Building (495 East Main Street) in Somerville, and the Milton is probably at about 491...
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