Houses by Mail: A Guide to Houses from Sears, Roebuck and Company
by Katherine Cole Stevenson, H. Ward Jandl
An illustrated survey of Sears, Roebuck mail-order homes, their architectural styles, and their place in American housing history.
About This Book
This volume explores the phenomenon of catalog homes sold by Sears, Roebuck and Company in the early twentieth century.
It documents how thousands of families across the United States purchased and assembled these pre-cut houses.
The authors examine the range of styles offered, from modest bungalows to larger two-story residences.
Archival photographs and floor plans illustrate the variety and construction details of these homes.
The book places Sears houses within the broader context of American housing and consumer culture.
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