Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears - Brossura

Sears,

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0764304321 ISBN 13: 9780764304323

Casa editrice: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997

Riassunto

Homes in a Box - Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck is a facsimile reproduction of the Sears Modern Homes catalog. It gives a nostalgic look at the more than one hundred home kits sold by Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s. These homes were offered either as simple kits with only the blueprints and bill-of-materials or as complete homes with all materials and finishes. The architectural styles ranged from simple bungalows to beautiful homes with a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Much of this Wright influence can be traced to the proliferation of Wright homes in the Chicago area, Sears home base. Thousands of these homes are still standing and still providing shelter to families across the country. Many of them are unaware of the source of their home's design. This book will help them trace their architectural heritage. It will also be an invaluable tool to those looking to trace the architectural history of the American home. is a facsimile reproduction of the Sears Modern Homes catalog. It gives a nostalgic look at the more than one hundred home kits sold by Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s. These homes were offered either as simple kits with only the blueprints and bill-of-materials or as complete homes with all materials and finishes. The architectural styles ranged from simple bungalows to beautiful homes with a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Much of this Wright influence can be traced to the proliferation of Wright homes in the Chicago area, Sears home base. Thousands of these homes are still standing and still providing shelter to families across the country. Many of them are unaware of the source of their home's design. This book will help them trace their architectural heritage. It will also be an invaluable tool to those looking to trace the architectural history of the American home.

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A facsimile reproduction of the Sears Modern Homes catalog. Over a hundred home kits were offered by Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s, either as simple kits with only the blueprints and bill-of-materials or as complete homes with all materials and finishes. Among the architects who contributed designs was Frank Lloyd Wright, and several homes reflect the Arts & Crafts movement. Thousands of these homes are still standing and are beginning to be recognized as architectural treasures.

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• Editore: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0764304321
• ISBN 13: 9780764304323
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 120