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Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

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Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

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Phyllis

Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

Can anyone tell me where I can get construction drawings for this Sears "Honor Bilt" home. My home was built in 1924 and does have the floorplan, the marked studs and the materials specified in the 1926 catalog. It appears to be a true Sears home, but the drawings would confirm it.

Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:25 am

David JV

Re: Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

Here is a link for floor plans up to 1921. http://architecture.about.com/library/bl-bungalowplan-sears.htm

Wed Dec 10, 2003 2:04 pm

David JV

Re: Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

Here is the Westly link: http://architecture.about.com/library/nbungalowplan-s-264p206-westly.htm

Wed Dec 10, 2003 2:10 pm

CAtoPA

Joined: Thu Oct 30, 2003 1:04 pm
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Location: Pennsylvania

Re: Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

Here is a link that also covers 1908 up to 1940. It's the Arts and Crafts Society. I don't see Westly listed but for those who want to check out their floor plans this may cover theirs. http://64.66.180.31/archive/sears/index.shtml Linda Erie, PA

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Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:57 pm

David JV

Is it still a bungalow?

Looking at the 1929 Claremont, is it still considered a bungalow? http://64.66.180.31/archive/sears/page117.html

Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:04 pm

Anonymous

Re: Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

If it has marked lumber (a letter and a three digit number, such as D589), that's good enough confirmation for me. Rosemary Thornton author, The Houses That Sears Built

Sun Oct 10, 2004 11:55 pm

emilyrose299

Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:01 am
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Location: cedar, UTAH, USA

Re: Sears Westly Kit Home, circa 1924

following are some tips that can help you in confirming Sears home:

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	Quote: * Look for stamped lumber on the exposed beams/joists/rafters in the basement, crawl space or attic. * Inspect the back of millwork (moldings and trim) for shipping labels. * Check the home's floor plan, footprint (exterior dimensions) and room size, using a field guide to Sears Homes, such as "Finding The Houses * That Sears Built" (2004, Gentle Beam Publications). * Visit the courthouse and inspect old building permits and grantor records. * Inspect plumbing fixtures for marks, such as "R" or "SR". * Look for markings on back of sheet rock. * Unique column arrangement on front porch and five-piece eave brackets. * Square block on moldings at staircase landings, where moldings meet at odd angles. * Verify your home's construction date. If your home was not built between 1908 - 1940, it can not be a Sears Home.

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