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    Sears Modern Homes, 1913
    Sears Modern Homes, 1913
    Sears Modern Homes, 1913
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    Sears Modern Homes, 1913

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    For thousands of Americans, catalogs such as Sears' Modern Homes were the first step in realizing their dreams of owning a home. Reproduced from a rare 1913 edition, this volume features 112 designs for homes of "comfort and refinement."
    These authentic plans offer a wealth of information on building materials and other details, along with external views, floor plans, descriptions with prices, and more. Antique collectors, home hobbyists, and fans of traditional design will find this book a bountiful resource for valuable tips on building and restoration.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateOct 23, 2012
    ISBN9780486138770
    Sears Modern Homes, 1913

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      Sears Modern Homes, 1913 - Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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      MODERN HOME No. 187

      SEE THIS HOUSE IN COLORS ON FRONT COVER PAGE.

      $1,273⁰⁰

      For $1,273.00 we will furnish all the material to build this Seven-Room House, consisting of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Mill Work, Ceiling, Flooring, Finishing Lumber, Mantel, Sideboard, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware and Painting Material. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, cement, stone and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built for $3,120.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Offer of Free Plans See Page 3.

      THIS house has been pronounced by building experts to be an architectural triumph. When built on a lot of proper size and painted in refined contrasting colors its effect is strikingly attractive. The cobblestone foundation and chimney, the unique arrangement of the shingles used for siding and the stonekote panels, make this house stand out with an air of distinction among high class buildings. The arrangement of the rooms leaves nothing to be desired from the standpoint of light and ventilation. The living room extends the entire width of the house, measuring 25×13 feet. Note the balcony or deck on the second floor and the double bay window over the side entrance.

      First Floor.

      The large living room is lighted by four windows in the front and two on the right hand side. A cased opening leads to the dining room, in which a spacious and graceful buffet with seats on each side is the principal attraction. Floors and trim in both rooms are of clear oak. An oak stairway leads from the living room to the second floor, the circular landing and handsome newels adding considerably to its appearance. In the kitchen the floor is maple with yellow pine trim. A good size pantry, approached both from the kitchen and dining room, is provided with shelves and pantry case.

      Second Floor.

      All bedrooms and bathroom have maple flooring with yellow pine trim. Bedrooms have good size closets and are well lighted. An 18×24-inch opening leads to the attic.

      For size of rooms see floor plans.

      Built on a stone foundation and excavated under the entire house. We furnish *A* cedar shingles for the roof and sides of the second story; framing timbers of the best quality yellow pine. All windows glazed with A quality glass.

      Height of Ceilings.

      Basement, 7 feet from floor to joists with cement floor.

      First floor, 9 feet from floor to ceiling.

      Second floor, 8 feet 6 inches from floor to ceiling.

      Painted with two coats of the best paint outside, one coat of shingle stain for shingle siding, varnish and wood filler for interior finish.

      This house can be built on a lot 32 feet wide.

      MODERN HOME No. 167

      This house has been built at Seymour, Conn., Bloomington, Ill., Germania, Iowa, Indianapolis, Ind., Bay City, Mich., Lake View, N. Y., Geneva, Ohio, Rennerdale, Penn., Crosby, Texas, Roanoke, Va., and several other cities.

      SAVED $250.00.

      Pittsfield, Mass.

      Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

      Chicago, Ill.

      Gentlemen:—I am now living in my new house built from your plan No. 167 and I can safely say that by my buying all my lumber from you for finishing I have saved $250.00. I bought a complete hot air outfit from you and not counting my work it cost me only $10.00 to have it installed. I cheerfully recommend your fair dealings and good quality of goods to those wishing to build.

      Yours truly,

      WALTER H. SMITH.

      $823⁰⁰

      For $823.00 we will furnish all the material to build this Eight-Room House, consisting of Mill Work, Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Finishing Lumber, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware, Painting Material, Lumber, Lath and Shingles. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, cement, brick and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built for about $1,584.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Offer of Free Plans See Page 3.

      THIS is a well proportioned house which affords a great deal of room at a low cost. It is very popular in all sections of the country.

      Our price for all of the material required in its construction will enable you to make a substantial saving. Read Mr. Walter H. Smith’s letter printed on this page, proving a saving of $250.00 on an $800.00 order.

      First Floor.

      A bevel plate glass front door, 3×7 feet, opens from the porch into the reception hall. In this hall there is an open yellow pine stairway leading to the second floor. A cased opening leads from the hall into the parlor and another cased opening from the parlor into the dining room. The kitchen has a good size pantry. Please note that we furnish colored leaded art glass sash for the hall. We also furnish a crystal leaded front window for the parlor. Interior doors are made of clear yellow pine with clear grade yellow pine trim, such as casing, baseboard and molding. Inside cellar stairs directly under the main stairs lead to the basement.

      Second Floor.

      All doors and trim on this floor are of yellow pine. The three bedrooms and bathroom can be entered direct from the hall, and all rooms have an abundance of light and air.

      Painted two coats outside; color to suit. Varnish and wood filler for two coats of interior finish. Cost of paint, varnish and wood filler is included in above price. If you have a house of this size that needs repainting, we will sell the outside paint (two coats) and shingle stain in the color combination shown for only $26.16.

      Built on a concrete block foundation, frame construction, sided with cypress narrow bevel edge siding and has a cedar shingle roof.

      Excavated basement under the entire house, 7 feet from floor to joists, with cement floor. First floor, 9 feet from floor to ceiling; second floor, 8 feet from floor to ceiling.

      This house can be built on a lot 28 feet wide:

      MODERN HOME No. 145

      $1,294⁰⁰

      For $1,294.00 we will furnish all of the material to build this Eight-Room House, consisting of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Mill Work, Ceiling, Flooring, Finishing Lumber, Brick Mantel, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware and Painting Material. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, cement, brick and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built complete for about $3,050.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Offer of Free Plans See Page 3.

      MODERN HOME No. 145 is a Colonial house with bungalow effect. Note the arrangement by which the monotony of the long sloping roof is broken, permitting four Colonial windows, providing the two front bedrooms of the second floor with an abundance of light. The cobblestone outside chimney and the clusters of columns on the front porch with a bay window in the dining room, are features that will be sure to please. The porch extends across the entire width of the house and along the right side past the exposed cobblestone chimney. We recommend applying the shingles on the sides in alternate rows 2 inches and 6 inches to the weather, as shown in the illustration.

      First Floor.

      The front door opens into a large reception hall, 12 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 8 inches, in which there is an open stairway leading to the second floor. A brick mantel is specified for the living room and a beamed ceiling for the dining room. Floors and Craftsman trim in the living room, dining room and hall are of clear oak; maple floor in the kitchen, pantry and maid’s room, with yellow pine Craftsman trim. A rear porch, 6 feet by 8 feet 6 inches, is approached from the dining room. By this arrangement the dining room is lighted from the rear, as well as by means of the bay window on the right.

      Second Floor.

      Floors and trim for the three bedrooms and bathroom are No. 1 grade yellow pine. All three bedrooms are of good size, well lighted and thoroughly ventilated. A feature of the second floor which will commend itself to the housewife is the linen closet, 7 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 6 inches.

      For size of rooms see floor plans.

      Built on a concrete foundation and excavated under the entire house. We furnish *A* cedar shingles for roof and shingle siding; framing timbers of the best quality yellow pine. All windows glazed with A quality glass.

      Height of Ceilings.

      Basement, 7 feet from floor to joists, with cement floor.

      First floor, 9 feet from floor to ceiling.

      Second floor, 8 feet 6 inches from floor to ceiling.

      Painted with two coats of best paint outside; one coat of shingle stain for shingle siding; varnish and wood filler for interior finish. Cost of paint, varnish, wood filler and shingle stain is included in above price. If you have a house of this size that needs repainting, we will sell the outside paint (two coats) and shingle stain in the color combination shown for only $40.82.

      This house can be built on a lot 37 feet wide.

      MODERN HOME No. 202

      $1,389⁰⁰

      For $1,389.00 we will furnish all of the material to build this Eight-Room House, consisting of Mill Work, Flooring, Ceiling, Finishing Lumber, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware, Medicine Case, Painting Material, Lumber, Lath and Shingles. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, stone, cement and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built for about $2,990.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Free Offer of Plans See Page 3.

      IF YOU are looking for a Colonial house with twentieth century improvements our Modern Home No. 202 will be an excellent selection. The combination porch and pergola is a feature that will at once attract your attention. The quadruple Colonial windows on the second story afford an abundance of light for the two front bedrooms. The massive Colonial columns lend an air of strength and durability to the whole building, while the Colonial effect is further strengthened by the use of shingles for siding.

      First Floor.

      The entrance to the living room is from the porch on the left. This living room has a beamed ceiling; oak floor and Craftsman trim. A partly open stairway leads from the living room to the second floor. To the right of the living room a den or library is approached by a cased opening with heavy colonnades. A feature of the den is the bay, lighted by a triple window. Floor and trim in this room are of clear oak. The dining room has oak floor. Craftsman trim, plate rail and beamed ceiling, with a bay window and a seat extending clear across the bay, similar to the arrangement of the bay window in the den. In the kitchen the floor is of maple with oak trim. The floors for the pergola, side and rear porches are of solid weather resisting fir.

      Second Floor.

      The floors and Craftsman trim for the entire second floor are of clear yellow pine. Each bedroom is of good size and well lighted and all are provided with closets. A medicine case is specified for the bathroom. Between the two front bedrooms there is a convenient dressing room with mirror door.

      For size of rooms see floor plans.

      Built on a concrete foundation and excavated under the entire house. We furnish *A* cedar shingles for roof and sides; framing timbers of the best quality of yellow pine. All windows glazed with A quality glass.

      Height of Ceiling.

      Basement, 7 feet from floor to joist, with cement floor.

      First floor, 9 feet from floor to ceiling.

      Second floor, 8 feet 6 inches from floor to ceiling.

      Painted with two coats of best paint outside, one coat of shingle stain for shingle siding, varnish and wood filler for Interior finish. Cost of paint, varnish, wood filler and shingle stain is included in above price. If you have a house of this size that needs repainting, we will sell the outside paint (two coats) and shingle stain in the color combination shown for only $36.09.

      This house can be built on a lot 48 feet wide.

      MODERN HOME No. 181

      This house has been built at Gary, Ind., Hammond, Ind., Laporte, Ind., Morristown, N. J., Richmond Hill, N. Y., Hempstead, N. Y., Galeton, Penn., New Castle, Penn., and West Point, Va.

      $757⁰⁰

      For $757.00 we will furnish all the material to build this Six-Room House, consisting of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Mill Work, Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Finishing Lumber, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware and Painting Material. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, cement, brick and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built for about $1,257.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Offer of Free Plans See Page 3.

      ANEAT and roomy house at a very low price. Was designed with two objects in view, economy of floor space and low cost. Contains six good rooms and bathroom. Porch is 22 feet by 8 feet. Front door opens into the living room which is 16 feet 1 inch long by 11 feet 6 inches wide. A door in the living room opens onto the closed stairway leading to the second floor. The dining room is separated from the living room by a large cased opening which makes practically one large room of these two rooms. Has kitchen and good size pantry. Entrance to the basement is through this pantry.

      First Floor.

      The front door is made of white pine, 1¾; inches thick. Inside doors are made of the best grade yellow pine and are of the five-cross panel design with yellow pine trim to match. Floors in living room and dining room are made of clear oak; the kitchen and pantry floors are maple. All floors on the first floor are laid over yellow pine floor lining.

      Second Floor.

      The stairway from the first floor opens into a hall on the second floor from which any one of the three bedrooms or bathroom may be entered. All three bedrooms are well lighted and each has a good size clothes closet.

      All doors on the second floor are the best quality yellow pine of the four-panel design with yellow pine trim to match. Floors are of the best quality yellow pine.

      Built on a concrete foundation and excavated under entire house. We furnish clear cypress siding and cedar shingles; framing timbers of the best quality yellow pine. All windows glazed with A quality glass.

      Height of Ceilings.

      Basement, 7 feet floor to joists, with cement floor.

      First floor, 9 feet from floor to ceiling.

      Second floor, 8 feet 6 inches from floor to ceiling.

      Painted with two coats of best paint outside, varnish and wood filler for interior finish.

      Cost of paint, varnish, wood filler and shingle stain is included in above price. If you have a house of this size that needs repainting, we will sell the outside paint (two coats) and shingle stain in the color combination shown for only $23.88.

      This house can be built on a lot 28 feet wide.

      MODERN HOME No. 114

      This house has been built at Norwalk, Conn., Joliet, Ill., Richvalley, Ind., Bedford, Iowa, Coldwater, Kan., Maple City, Mich., Sweet Springs, Mo., Weyerts, Neb., Elizabeth, N. J., Addison, N. Y., Sandusky, Ohio, Wooster, Ohio, Monongahela, Penn., Bennington, Vt., Racine, Wis., and other cities.

      SAVED $800.00 ON MODERN HOME

      No. 114.

      Roselle Park, N. J.

      Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.

      Gentlemen:—I enclose herewith photograph of my house, the same which I built according to the general layout of plans No. 114. Am very glad to say that whatever I purchased from you for my house, which I think amounted to $800.00 or $900.00, has been found to be very satisfactory. I know that I could not have obtained the same material here for less than about twice the amount, considering quality. All transactions between you and me have been attended to promptly and fairly in every respect.

      Your customer,

      JOHN C. JOHNSON.

      $1,057⁰⁰

      For $1,057.00 we will furnish all the material to build this Eight-Room House, consisting of Mill Work, Ceiling, Siding, Flooring, Finishing Lumber, Building Paper, Pipe, Gutter, Sash Weights, Hardware, Painting Material, Lumber, Lath and Shingles. NO EXTRAS, as we guarantee enough material at the above price to build this house according to our plans.

      By allowing a fair price for labor, cement, brick and plaster, which we do not furnish, this house can be built for about $2,000.00, including all material and labor.

      For Our Offer of Free Plans See Page 3.

      THIS modern type of residence can be built at a surprisingly low cost Read Mr. Johnson’s letter printed on this page, showing a saving of about $800.00. Modern Home No. 114 is a high class house in every sense of the word. It has a large front porch, 24 feet long. The combination of hip and gable roof and Colonial porch columns give it a massive and refined appearance.

      First Floor.

      The door from the vestibule opens into the large sitting room. Between this room and the dining room we specify a pair of double sliding doors. There is a large cased opening between parlor and sitting room. Stairs from the dining room lead to the second floor and directly under the main stairs is a cellar stairway to the basement. Note that the kitchen is lighted by windows on two sides. The chamber on this floor can be converted into a library or sewing room if desired. Clear yellow pine five-cross panel doors for all rooms on this floor with clear yellow pine casing, baseboard and molding to match. Clear grade yellow pine flooring.

      Second Floor.

      There are three large bedrooms with closets, closet off the hall, bathroom and stair hall on this floor. All doors, flooring and trim are of clear yellow pine.

      Built on a concrete block foundation, frame construction, sided with narrow bevel edge cypress siding and has Oriental Asphalt Shingle roof, guaranteed for fifteen years.

      Painted two coats outside; your choice of color. Varnish and wood filler for interior finish. Cost of paint, varnish and wood filler is included in above price. If you have a house of this size that needs repainting, we will sell the outside paint (two coats) in the color combination shown for only $19.22.

      Excavated basement under the entire house, 7 feet from floor to joists. First floor, 9 feet 2 inches from floor to ceiling; second floor, 8 feet from floor to ceiling.

      This house measures 26×46 feet and can be built on a lot 30 feet wide.

      MODERN HOME No. 162. Yellow Pine Finish. Price, $883.00.

      MODERN HOME No. 153. Oak Finish, First Floor; Birch, Second Floor. Price, $1,031.00.

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