by Sears Homes | Nov 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
As mentioned in my previous blog, Richard Warren Sears was my hero, and he really was a marketing genius. Here’s my #1 favorite story that showcases his brilliance: Knowing that many households would have both his catalog and the Montgomery Ward catalog, Sears...
by Sears Homes | Nov 27, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Nary a week passes that someone doesn’t send me a note, happily reporting that they’ve spotted a Sears Magnolia in their neighborhood. And 99.99% of the time, they’re wrong. Priced at about $6,000, the Sears Magnolia (sold from 1918-1922) was Sears...
by Sears Homes | Nov 25, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In February 2010, I traversed 2,500+ miles, driving throughout the Illinois hinterlands, seeking and finding Sears Homes. I’m firmly convinced that we all entertain angels unawares (although sometimes, I suspect that it’s the angels that find me pretty...
by Sears Homes | May 31, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Thanks to Donna Bakke, we now have photos of a real live Sears Wabash. The house is in Wyoming, Ohio (near Cincinnati), and it’s had a few changes but not too many. To read the previous article on the Sears Wabash, click here. * * * * * * * To read the previous...
by Sears Homes | Jan 14, 2011 | Uncategorized |
So read the advertisement for the Avalon in the 1921 Sears Modern Homes catalog. The Avalon (an Honor Bilt home) is one of my favorite houses. It’s a classic Arts and Crafts bungalow with lot of flair and style. It’s got a nice floorplan (three bedrooms in...
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