What Really Happened to Sears Catalog Houses in America?
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What Really Happened to Sears Catalog Houses in America?
Between 1908 and 1940, Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold more than 70,000 "kit homes" across the United States. These were high-quality, modern houses shipped in pieces by rail, complete with every nail and board needed for assembly. In 2026, thousands of these homes are still standing, hidden in plain sight. In this video, we investigate the 3 main ...
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