by Sears Homes | Oct 24, 2014 | Uncategorized |
The Calumet is a rare Sears kit house that was offered for a brief time in the late 1910s and early 1920s. Sears did offer a few apartment buildings (yes, as kits), and the Calumet was one of them. My favorite feature of the Sears Calumet is the wall-bed, and the...
by Sears Homes | Mar 6, 2013 | Uncategorized |
In 1919, The Paloma was indeed a “two-story bargain.” The very modest 860-square-foot, two-story house cost a mere $1,131 which was a sound value. And all in all, it wasn’t a bad-looking little house. But it was little. Upstairs, they managed to...
by Sears Homes | Nov 12, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In the early years of the 20th Century, living a simple, modest, clutter-free life was an integral part of The Bungalow Craze. Murphy Beds were an integral part of that “space-saving” mind-set. And they were very practical, too. After one’s morning...
by Sears Homes | Apr 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In the early 1910s, it’s probable that the Sears Starlight was their most popular model. In the early days, it was offered with and without an indoor bathroom. In 1921, the Starlight had a significant model change. The small shed dormer in the attic was enlarged...
by Sears Homes | Dec 21, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Several years ago, I drove through the 1920s neighborhoods in Concord, NC and found several kit homes from Aladdin on the beautiful, tree-lined streets. I was on my way to a more distant land, and it was very early in the morning. Due to the poor lighting, I could...
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