Sears, Roebuck and Co. offered mail-order home kits from 1908 to 1942, allowing consumers to easily purchase affordable homes with modern amenities. Many of these catalog homes remain standing today, representing a unique aspect of housing history. Owners of these homes, like Trish and Tim Mills, who reside in a 1921 home kit, share stories of resilience, such as surviving a tornado. Others, like Wendy and Terry Bell, celebrate their homes’ historical features, while Linda Rice discovered ownership of a Sears home after moving in, emphasizing these homes' lasting charm.
Sears catalog homes, sold between 1908 and 1942, offered affordable and convenient housing solutions with modern amenities like indoor plumbing and electricity.
Homeowners like Trish and Tim Mills in Ohio cherish their catalog home, "The Villa," originally built from an Aladdin home kit in 1921, which survived a violent tornado in 1924.
Wendy and Terry Bell in Illinois reside in a Sears kit home, the Palmyra model, built in 1912, which still retains many original features and has been dubbed "Santa's House" due to Terry's profession as a Santa Claus.
Linda Rice in Florida discovered she owned a Sears home, "The Osborn," upon moving in, showcasing the lasting legacy and charm of these catalog homes.
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