Putting Sears Homes on the Map: the Mail-Order House Phenomenon, 1906-1982

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Winfield Public Library Meeting Rooms

Meeting Room AB

Event Details

The concept of “mail-order homes” arose in 1906, and Sears Roebuck is the best known of all the companies that sold them. Architectural historian Rebecca Hunter teaches us the history of mail order home marketing and shows images of homes, including some in the Winfield area. Registration recommended.

Event Type(s): Historical Program Series, Adult Program

Age Group(s): Adults

Dawn Leardi

(630) 653-7599

dleardi@winfield.lib.il.us

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