
Over several decades, it was possible to order kits for the construction of entire houses. Here are some examples of Kit Homes in Matton and Charleston.
Inside
the Sears House, Interior features of a modern home
from Old.House Journal online. Click title to read.
![]() Sears - 320 Wabash, Mattoon |
![]() Sears - 1221 Marshall, Mattoon |
![]() Sears - 2816 Dewitt, Mattoon |
![]() Harris - 621 Edgar, Mattoon |
Sears - 220 Wabash, Mattoon |
![]() Gordon VanTyne - 909 S. 17th, Mattoon |
![]() Aladdin - 1020 Dewitt, Mattoon |
![]() Aladdin - 723 10th, Charleston |
| The links
below contain more information on kit houses:
Sears
Modern Homes: Old
House Web: Arts
and Crafts Society: The
Lynnhaven. |
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