by Sears Homes | Mar 14, 2014 | Uncategorized |
My blog on the Sears Houses in Richmond has gotten several hundred views in the last few days. I am tickled pink to see it, but I wish I knew what led folks to a 15-month old blog! But in the meantime, I’ve made another *fascinating* discovery, which might lead...
by Sears Homes | Sep 11, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Say what you will about Facebook, but it is a great boon for those of us who love history. Recently, the Delaware County (Pennsylvania) History page on Facebook picked up an old blog I did about these lost houses built by Sun Ship Building Company in Chester, PA and...
by Sears Homes | Jan 11, 2013 | Uncategorized |
In early January 2013, I traveled to Richmond to pick up my daughter at the airport. I had a little extra time on my hands so I decided to drive around in “just one” neighborhood and my oh my, I found several Sears Homes in just a few blocks! I had only a...
by Sears Homes | Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized |
One of my personal favorite Sears Homes is the Sherburne. For one thing, it’s quite distinctive (and easier to identify than a very simple little house). And, it’s just so pretty. I love the lines, the big front porch, the steeply pitched roof and all...
by Sears Homes | Apr 23, 2012 | Uncategorized |
As a native of the Tidewater region (Southeastern Virginia), I’m not sure why Sears (based in the Midwest) decided to name one of their little kit homes “The Marina.” “Marina” comes from the Latin word marinus, which means “of the...
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