Comments for Sears Modern Homes

Comment on The South Bend Maggy - And the Kindness of Strangers! by Ray

Ray — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:57:30 +0000

This house is empty and most likely is a bank foreclosure.

It is just north of downtown South Bend, Indiana. Across the street is the St. Joseph River.

All of the homes along this stretch on North Shore are beautiful homes!

Comment on Readers’ Comments by Jill Barber

Jill Barber — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:01:01 +0000

My grandmother still lives in the kit house she and my grandfather built in southern Ohio after he got back from WWII. I thought it was a Sears, but it sounds like those were only available until 1940. They built the house in 1952, if I remember correctly. I know she still has the instruction book, I will have to check it out when I visit. I hope I can see your talk this Saturday in Raleigh!

Comment on Durham and Its Kit Homes! by Denny

Denny — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:47:28 +0000

I lived in Durham for many years and am interested in architecture - I enjoy the blog Preservation Durham, which is about abandoned or decrepit buildings in Durham. I’d be interested to know addresses of houses you saw in Durham. Have you been in Burlington or Hillsborough at all?

Thanks!

Comment on The South Bend Maggy - And the Kindness of Strangers! by Jan

Jan — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:53:36 +0000

Thank you Garrett and James!! I too hope that this house gets some much needed attention before it is too late. What a beautiful house this is and it appears to be on a lovely lot–perhaps you can write a note to the homeowners and see if they respond? Have you ever done anything like that before?

Comment on The South Bend Maggy - And the Kindness of Strangers! by Cindy Catanzaro

Cindy Catanzaro — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:19:13 +0000

Wow! These are wonderful photos! The closeups of the front porch, pillars, and eave details are truly amazing. I almost felt like I was standing on the porch looking up. Thanks!

Comment on The Sears Magnolia - in South Bend, Indiana! by Sears Homes

Sears Homes — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:46:16 +0000

Hi Paula,

I found a photo online. Sorry to say, but that’s not a Magnolia.

I really wish it was - for BOTH our sakes!

Rose

Comment on The Sears Magnolia - in South Bend, Indiana! by Paula Westbrook

Paula Westbrook — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:14:32 +0000

We have a Magnolia in Mississippi. It stands on the banks of Lake Washington.We are currently trying to raise money to save it. It’s known as the Suzie B. Law house in Glenn Allen Ms. We’re having a fundraiser June 28 th to save her.

Comment on Cairo, Illinois: When Bad Things Happen to Little Cities… by Mary MacNeil

Mary MacNeil — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:50:15 +0000

My grandfather’s name was William Saunders and he married Margaret Rachael Baker in Cairo about 1906 and worked for the lumber mill there. I wish I knew more.

Comment on Cairo, Illinois: When Bad Things Happen to Little Cities… by Mary MacNeil

Mary MacNeil — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:09 +0000

I am going my family genealogy - my Grandfather lived in Cairo 1900-1906 in a boarding house run by a Rose Walker. Does anyone know if there is a local historian that I might contact? Thanks so much.

Comment on The Sears Magnolia - in South Bend, Indiana! by Sears Homes

Sears Homes — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:15:38 +0000

@Garrett
I got photos!!! New blog to be posted soon!!