tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post4544561633647741972..comments2024-02-11T01:14:23.223-07:00Comments on 521 Lake Street: A Sears and Roebuck HomeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956372943613435575noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-45534854451393858112013-10-24T13:28:56.898-07:002013-10-24T13:28:56.898-07:00I LOVE older homes and lived in them as a child. ...I LOVE older homes and lived in them as a child. My mom's house was built in 1927 and is very similar to the Vallonia. There are few differences. <br /><br />My house was built in 1999 and is very similar, but my mother's house was built much better and is sturdier than mine. Her insurance company dropped her coverage after almost 60 years with them! She had to scramble to find someone to insure the house. Thankfully she had upgraded electricity and plumbing, but the rates and coverage are horrific! I pay less than half her new premiums on my house and have twice as much coverage. My house is a money pit and is falling down around me.<br /><br />It has always irked me that people tear down these beautiful old homes, but mow I see why. If you can even find insurance coverage it's very expensive. I was hoping to live in my mom's house if she goes before I do, but I will have to go through the pain of finding insurance again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890358363773909602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-11020738456006671922013-01-25T16:34:54.968-07:002013-01-25T16:34:54.968-07:00These are very charming and delightful homes - all...These are very charming and delightful homes - all picture perfect. Our home was built in 1910 and though I love it dearly it is always in need of something being repaired!<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-19943129105688027982013-01-25T16:26:15.198-07:002013-01-25T16:26:15.198-07:00We used to live in a Sears house - but by the time...We used to live in a Sears house - but by the time we got there, it had been changed so many times you could barely see the original plan. <br /><br />Thanks for the info!Leslie Anne Tarabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196752637270349443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-92185389646025877202013-01-25T15:32:13.467-07:002013-01-25T15:32:13.467-07:00Oh, how lovely would it be to have one of those ho...Oh, how lovely would it be to have one of those homes!! They are all so sweet! Thanks for sharing! Happy weekend! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-28851291847144374112013-01-25T11:41:09.038-07:002013-01-25T11:41:09.038-07:00I think these older kit homes are pretty wonderful...I think these older kit homes are pretty wonderful, too! It's amazing that there are so many still around! You should check out the blog Retro Renovation. She has done posts on these houses plus many other kinds! My dream home is a mid mod one but I love cottages too!RetroSandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148972559036739050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-73930614562136141542013-01-25T08:54:16.625-07:002013-01-25T08:54:16.625-07:00The Vallonia was my favorite house when style I wa...The Vallonia was my favorite house when style I was a girl! How fun to see it here! I would ride by it every day on the school bus and it was my dream house. It was on acreage and I learned it was called Rossie's farm. Many years later, my husband installed windows in that house and the Rossies still lived there! Bobby told them about my love of their home and they thought it was funny that a little girl would have loved their old farm.<br /><br />I've lived in a couple of 1900 houses and it is fun but now I'm glad for my well built and warm cozy cottage! ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-53958763818656084742013-01-25T08:02:26.632-07:002013-01-25T08:02:26.632-07:00I would pick the Kenwood-kind of cottage looking. ...I would pick the Kenwood-kind of cottage looking. Such an interesting post. We can dream about living in one of these old beautiful homes, right?craftyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400302405215258750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-31611288812677592852013-01-24T22:26:51.486-07:002013-01-24T22:26:51.486-07:00Well I would certainly live in all of them, but I ...Well I would certainly live in all of them, but I think I like the first pic from the outside. Amazing prices, and very fun post.<br />DDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432273791510592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-48557080738333033902013-01-24T21:54:04.206-07:002013-01-24T21:54:04.206-07:00Oh my gosh!!! I'd like an 8 ROOM VALLONIA BUNG...Oh my gosh!!! I'd like an 8 ROOM VALLONIA BUNGALOW please!<br />These look like so many of the houses in Minneapolis. I didn't realize that there are so many different ones!<br />Yes Sandy, we have the same dream!<br />Erica :)Erica of Golden Egg Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783949461372725811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-41951007398679521612013-01-24T20:04:09.233-07:002013-01-24T20:04:09.233-07:00I love the old style homes, too. My husband and I ...I love the old style homes, too. My husband and I both grew up in 1800's 2 story farmhouses. My parent's house was wallpapered with newspaper from the Civil War era! It used to be a stagestop. My dad remodeled it - and now it's a preschool. It's cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-81883686262483652212013-01-24T19:40:33.502-07:002013-01-24T19:40:33.502-07:00Wow! I am amazed! I can truly see myself living in...Wow! I am amazed! I can truly see myself living in that era thumbing through a Sears Catalog, and picking out and ordering a nice bungalow with a wrap around porch...I wonder if kit homes are still available?...loved the post!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393101640348893129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-44649670342933824822013-01-24T19:30:47.294-07:002013-01-24T19:30:47.294-07:00I have always wanted a house with a wrap around fr...I have always wanted a house with a wrap around front porch....maybe Kim has the right idea... A dollhouse might do! Love this post!<br /><br />ChrisPerfectly Printedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131220541872302088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-81720512573601680962013-01-24T19:30:38.154-07:002013-01-24T19:30:38.154-07:00I have always wanted a house with a wrap around fr...I have always wanted a house with a wrap around front porch....maybe Kim has the right idea... A dollhouse might do! Love this post!<br /><br />ChrisPerfectly Printedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131220541872302088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-24175674641065030782013-01-24T19:26:54.410-07:002013-01-24T19:26:54.410-07:00What a fun post. I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't...What a fun post. I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't you love to live in one!busyascanbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689231607253070987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-40152593731195446382013-01-24T18:54:14.184-07:002013-01-24T18:54:14.184-07:00I loved this post! I am a dreamer too. Thanks fo...I loved this post! I am a dreamer too. Thanks for sharing, I'm going to check out the web-site!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031464497863151240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-73923626833615213732013-01-24T18:40:58.094-07:002013-01-24T18:40:58.094-07:00The Kenwood is calling my name! Love, love, love i...The Kenwood is calling my name! Love, love, love it.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634971010185114820.post-52179657513605128182013-01-24T17:56:56.521-07:002013-01-24T17:56:56.521-07:00It is fun to dream. So many gorgeous layouts and ...It is fun to dream. So many gorgeous layouts and exteriors. Maybe that's why I love my vintage dollhouses so. Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.com