by Sears Homes | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Richard Warren Sears is one of my favorite characters in American history. He truly was a marketing genius, a fascinating entrepreneur and a real family man. Throughout his life, he maintained a deep and profound devotion to his family. Richard Warren Sears was about...
by Sears Homes | Nov 8, 2012 | Uncategorized |
World-famous Realtor and Sears House aficionado Catarina Bannier found this Glendale in the DC area, and sent me a bevy of wonderful photos, showcasing this beautiful Glendale. Probably built in the early 1910s, this house is in amazingly original condition. And...
by Sears Homes | Oct 21, 2012 | Uncategorized |
What is the connection between the famed Chicago radio station – WLS – and Sears Roebuck? In 1924, WLS began life as a promotional tool for Sears. In fact, WLS stands for “World’s Largest Store.” On April 9, 1924, Sears own radio station...
by Sears Homes | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Thanks to indefatigable researcher Rachel Shoemaker, we now have an address for the Magnificent Milton in Somerville, New Jersey. It’s next door to the Knights of Columbus Building (495 East Main Street) in Somerville, and the Milton is probably at about 491...
by Sears Homes | May 9, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Another not-so-popular house, and yet, it sure is easy to identify! This house has many very unusual features that really make it “jump off the curb” at you. The arrangement of the dormers on the second floor is pretty eye-catching (three windows in the...
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