by Sears Homes | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized |
The Crescent was a very popular kit house for Sears, and I’d venture to guess that it was one of their top ten most popular designs. It was offered in two floorplans (Mama-sized and Papa-sized) and with an optional extra-high roof (Grandpapa sized). Because of...
by Sears Homes | May 24, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Last weekend in Raleigh, I gave a talk on Sears Homes. More than 200 people attended the talk and about 50 folks came prepared with photos of their own “Sears Home.” About 75% of the time, I am not able to identify the house in their photo as a Sears Home....
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 | Apr 3, 2011 | Uncategorized |
I’ve seen a lot of houses in a lot of cities, but I’d have to say, the collection of kit homes I found in Raleigh is really remarkable. The houses were (for the most part) in wonderfully original condition, and the homeowners we met during our survey were...
by Sears Homes | Oct 27, 2010 | Uncategorized |
When people think of Sears Homes, they think of Illinois or maybe the Midwest, but I’ve found many Sears Homes in the south! In fact, I’ve found hundreds in the Hampton Roads area (Southeastern Virginia). Yes, hundreds. Recently, I went to Raleigh and...
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