HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN BEXLEY

SEARS CATALOG HOUSING

This new concept in home building
brought about innovations in
construction materials and interior
features helping to simplify
construction, such as utilizing:

~ Basic balloon framing
~ Nails replacing pegs
~ Plaster board replacing plaster

New, modern interior features included:

~ Built-in china cabinets
~ Closets in all bedrooms (v. wardrobes)
~ Mirrored closet doors
~ Dining nooks
~ Built-in ironing boards
~ Telephone niches
~ Medicine cabinets in the bathrooms

SEARS CATALOG HOMES IN BEXLEY

1910-1920

Arts & Crafts
European Revival
American 4-Square

1920-1930

“light” French
English
Spanish Mission

1930-1940’s

Colonial Revival
Cape Cod
Dutch Colonial

The nine identified Bexley Sears homes are:
(Please remember these homes are owned by families like you. Please respect their privacy.)

The three other kit homes, including manufacturer, style (as available) and year built, are:

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Comments(4)

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    Maurene says:

    My parent’s home was from a catalogue. I don’t know which one. 2753 Dale Ave.

    • Reply
      Bexley Historical Society says:

      Incredible Maurene! We’ll make note of the address and see if we can find out who the manufacturer is!

  2. Reply
    Melinda Snyder says:

    Thank you for this very interesting information about kit homes. I’ve always been fascinated by the Sears homes in particular. The architects who designed these did a great job of truly designing a home that lasts both structurally and aesthetically!

    • Reply
      Bexley Historical Society says:

      Melinda – thank you! We loved researching them. Our Vice President had a chance to go on a driving home tour with a Sears home expert from Springfield, OH a couple of years ago. They actually met with one of the homeowners a Bexley Sears home and were invited in for a private tour. So many incredible architectural features and details! We’re ecstatic to have such an amazing number of kit homes in our city! And, you’re absolutely right! The Sears homes we have here blend in so well with other homes in their neighborhoods. The architecture and structural integrity were thought out and executed so well!

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