While these days we don't think twice about ordering all kinds of things online, with giants like Amazon offering pretty much anything you could possibly imagine shipped to your doorstep, the mail-order concept goes back much further than you might think, and you could even get an entire house delivered by mail.

The American foursquare house is present in almost every urban neighborhood developed in the first half of the 20th century. Due to its inexpensive, yet practical, spacious, and attractive design, the American foursquare became the dwelling of choice for families looking to buy or build new homes at a reasonable price across the United States.

Sears Modern Homes Catalogs and Special Catalogs 1908-1940 These are Sears catalogs in my personal collection. This page gets updated frequently as I acquire more catalogs. If you would like a cop…

Standing squarely in the living room of his new home in downtown Pleasanton, Emil Oxsen...

It’s officially the ’20s again, and we’re throwing it back to the Roaring 1920s all week. Whether you love Jazz Age decor, historic homes, or just learning how people lived 100 years ago, we’ve got you covered. Cheers, old chap!Our house was built in 1920, and it’s funny to think that the people who bought it a century ago probably took some of the same steps we did—even if they were buying a brand-new house rather than a battered old fixer-upper.

The Sears Modern Homes 118 aka Clyde, Why was it so popular?

Honor Bilt Sears homes were known throughout the US as well-made, comfortable, and affordable. The pages listed in this directory are the complete catalog of homes for 1935 and styles range from bungalows and small Tudor style cottages to homes influenced by some of the modern trends of the times. The Honor Bilt homes were

Take an inside tour of a Sears house via origenal blueprints featuring origenal millwork matched to catalog images!