What defines the American Dream? And can you find it in a suburban home?
An architect immerses himself in residential production housing to learn why people like it—and what it can teach Americans about the future of urban design.
Today in conventional wisdom–busting news, we learn that grimy old cities are attracting more residential construction than the bright suburban frontier. Urban redevelopment is outpacing fringe sprawl by a solid margin, according to a new EPA study of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas. It’s a “fundamental shift in the real estate market,” says the […]
Sears Roebuck sold the Kilbourne gabled bungalow from 1920 to 1930. It was named after Kilbourne Avenue in Chicago. "The Kilbourne bungalow satisfies every family that has built it," Sears proclaimed in the Modern Homes catalog. For such a popular model, there are only eight in the Chicago area. Let's take a look at some of them. Park Ridge 430 N. Merrill, Park Ridge. Photo courtesy of Tom Stanton. Sears Kilbourne. Photo courtesy of Tom Stanton. There are two Kilbournes in Park Ridge. The county says this one on Merrill was built in 1926. Elmhurst 510 S. Berkley, Elmhurst. William E. Bruesch purchased the house in May 1926 for $6,500. He got his financing from Sears. Lombard 525 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Photo courtesy of Kathy Baum. Elgin 409 Wing Park Blvd., Elgin. Photo from Realtor site. Despite the huge addition, this house is recognizable as a Kilbourne. It is authenticated--the owners have the blueprints and the original loan papers from Sears. St. Charles 504 Jackson Ave., St. Charles. Photo from Realtor site. The Kilbourne in St. Charles was built in 1931. Highland, IN 3138 Ridge Road, Highland, IN. Photo from Realtor site.
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Jim Cobb is at it again! We reviewed "Urban Emergency Survival Plan." Though we live in a rural area, this book has VALUABLE information! It is a must have!
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