by Sears Homes | May 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Of the 370 models that Sears offered, there was only one house that was fancier and bigger than the Glen Falls: The Sears Magnolia. In 1922, the Magnolia had sold for $5,849. In the mid-20s, the Glen Falls sold for $4,560. The Magnolia had 2,900 square feet. The Glen...
by Sears Homes | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Sears Homes | Jan 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The Sears Alhambra was a classic foursquare with a splash of mission style added for good measure. Here in Hampton Roads, I’ve found 10 Alhambras, which really is a testimony to the popularity of this Sears kit home. In Ohio, there are probably hundreds. (Ohio...
by Sears Homes | Sep 22, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Thanks to a FOSH (Friend of Sears Homes), I found the 5th known Sears Magnolia in the country. Joy sent me a link last week to a story on a Sears Home just outside of Raleigh. When I clicked on the link, I had no idea the show would be featuring a Sears Magnolia...
by Sears Homes | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized |
A few weeks after The Houses That Sears Built was published, the New York Times decided to do a feature story on Sears Homes and contacted me for an interview. Soon after that, a New York production company rang. They were putting together a brand new show for PBS and...
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