It's so refreshing when you come across a Sears bungalow that hasn't lost its original charm after 90 years. This Sears Winona in Aurora exemplifies why Sears houses were so popular with American consumers in the 1920's.
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| 228 S. Commonwealth, Aurora. Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Sears Winona. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Closeup of the original brackets from Sears. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
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| Photo from Realtor site. |
The city of Aurora has authenticated many of the Sears houses by cross-checking which properties had mortgages from Sears Roebuck. Aurora does not have this Winona on their list, which means the original homeowner either paid cash for the house (about $1800), or got a loan from a local bank rather than Sears.
The first time I see the house in the city directory is 1929, with the occupant Betty Williams, a widow.
1 comment:
Love the early Winona!
Judith
Sears-House-Seeker.blogspot.com
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