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Mail-Order Homes (Shire Library)
Hunter Rebecca L
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Description for Mail-Order Homes (Shire Library)
Paperback. The rapid westward expansion of the United States in the early twentieth century set the stage for a new industry: mail-order homes. This title presents the history of these charming homes, tens of thousands of which were sold throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Series: Shire Library USA. Num Pages: 64 pages, 80 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AC; AMKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 147 x 3. Weight in Grams: 146.
The rapid westward expansion of the United States in the early twentieth century set the stage for a new industry: mail-order homes. Sold by such companies as Sears, Roebuck & Co., Aladdin, and Montgomery Ward, these kit homes were shipped by train to their purchasers in boxcars containing everything required for their construction, whether a vacation cottage, modest bungalow, or two-and-a-half story home. Rebecca Hunter brings to life the history of these charming homes, tens of thousands of which were sold throughout the United States in the early 1900s, and many of which still exist. Fully illustrated and including numerous ... Read more
The rapid westward expansion of the United States in the early twentieth century set the stage for a new industry: mail-order homes. Sold by such companies as Sears, Roebuck & Co., Aladdin, and Montgomery Ward, these kit homes were shipped by train to their purchasers in boxcars containing everything required for their construction, whether a vacation cottage, modest bungalow, or two-and-a-half story home. Rebecca Hunter brings to life the history of these charming homes, tens of thousands of which were sold throughout the United States in the early 1900s, and many of which still exist. Fully illustrated and including numerous ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Shire Publications
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Series
Shire Library USA
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747810483
SKU
V9780747810483
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About Hunter Rebecca L
Rebecca Hunter is an award-winning historical architectural researcher and lecturer whose focus for more than the past decade has been on mail-order homes. She has lectured before a number of organizations, including the American Institute of Architects, the Sears Home Owners Association, and local libraries, historical societies, clubs, and associations.
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