A Town of 20th Century Kit Homes. . .or Not?

 

This is a question I have had ever since discovering Ste. Genevieve and its town of older homes. . .Of course there are historic ones of which many have been documented. . .but what about the 20th century homes? 

I have noted so many that could be a kit home from the 1900s-about 1940s. . .Sears, Montgomery Wards, Aladdin Homes, and many others offered complete kits. . .all materials and blueprints. . .by just ordering them from a catalog. . .I just recently learned that my grandparent's first home was the Sears Starlight bungalow. . .

Most of the kit homes came from Illinois, which is right across the river from Ste. Genevieve. . .It would stand to reason that many were railroaded here. . .

Now I have even more reason to find the information. . .I write for Country Rustic magazine and my spring article will be about those early kit homes. . .

If you know of one or several, would you go to my FACEBOOK page and comment below the house photo there? Not in a message. . .just make a comment. . .

It would certainly help me a lot. . .and keep me from making any mistakes. . .

Let me THANK YOU ahead of time. . .and know it will be greatly appreciated!!!!

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