by Sears Homes | Jul 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The Columbine (from the Latin word for “dove”) is Colorado’s state flower; it’s a perennial plant that grows naturally in meadows and forests. And it’s also a fairly unusual Sears kit house. The Sears Columbine has several unusual...
by Sears Homes | Jan 1, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Since I moved to Norfolk in September 2006, the 16 identical bungalows on Ethel Avenue have been whispering my name, and imploring me to come close, and learn more about their unique origins. Problem was, I could never quite make out what they were saying. For years,...
by Sears Homes | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized |
“What does WLS stand for?” is a question I often ask lecture attendees. After giving more than 200 lectures in 25 states, only two people have answered this question correctly. I’ll give you a hint. It has to do with Sears and Roebuck. Thanks to...
by Sears Homes | Jan 25, 2011 | Uncategorized |
For most of my years, I’ve dreamt of living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. And I will get there one day. In the meantime, I’ll spend my spare time driving around in the hills, looking for Sears Homes. Do you know what a Sears Home is? These were true kits,...
by Sears Homes | Jan 23, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Dr. Joseph Lister – a 19th Century British physician – is largely responsible for the bungalow craze, but that’s one tidbit that I’ve never seen in my books on architectural history. The fact is, Joseph Lister and his germ theory dramatically...
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