Sears Roebuck 1912 House Catalog | Mail-Order Homes & Ready-Made Buildings

This video presents the complete 1912 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Ready-Made Buildings Catalog, showing how Americans could order an entire house by mail over 100 years ago. Inside this historic catalog you will see: • Mail-order houses shipped by rail • Floor plans and room layouts • House models and prices • Construction specifications • Optional upgrades and materials These Sears homes were not blueprints — they were complete kits, delivered with everything needed to build a house using only basic tools. Some models cost as little as $465, making home ownership possible for thousands of families across the United States. This video is perfect for: • Old house owners • Architecture and preservation students • Fans of Sears kit homes • People interested in American housing history 📚 This video is part of the playlist: Sears Kit Homes & Mail-Order House Plans (1897–1935) | Historic Home Catalogs    • Sears Kit Homes & Mail-Order House Plans (...   🎶 The music I use in my videos: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...