by Sears Homes | Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized |
All ghost towns have a fascinating history, and Schoper, Illinois is no different. Located about eight miles from Carlinville, the town of Schoper (also known as Standard City) was originally Thomas Schoper’s 500-acre family farm. In 1918, Standard Oil of...
by Sears Homes | Sep 26, 2013 | Uncategorized |
* * * * * * * Full story here: http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1367241203/Two-suspected-meth-labs-found-in-Carlinville * * * In short, it’s time for the state legislature and/or city council to step in and figure out what legislation is needed to protect this...
by Sears Homes | Jul 17, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Some models of Sears Homes were wildly popular. Some were not. The Homewood falls into the second category. And yet, it’s a puzzle as to why this attractive two-story bungalow was not a big seller for Sears. With 784 square feet on each floor (about 1,600 square...
by Sears Homes | Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The Sears Berwyn (named for a city in Northern Illinois) was one of their most popular houses, and it’s a cutie-pie of a house, too! The double-arched front porch makes it easy to identify. * * * * * * * * * * To learn more about Sears Homes, click here. To read...
by Sears Homes | May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In Spring 2010, my friend Rebecca sent me a note, asking if I knew about the Sears Milton in Stanley, Virginia. Four months later (August 2010), Hubby and I were standing in the front yard of the Sears Milton. At the time, the 1,932-square foot house was being used as...
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