The Prairie Landscape

Yes Virginia, Sears Did Sell Barns


Event Details

When
Wednesday
05/21/2008
7:00 PM

Organization
Palatine Historical Society

Where
Palatine Public Library District,
700 N North Ct,
Palatine, Illinois 60067-8158

County
Cook

Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes

Fee
Free. Open to the Public.

A Road Scholar program by Rebecca Hunter

Mail order homes have become a comparatively well-known phenomenon in American architecture. Yet, few people realize that mail order home companies also sold agricultural buildings. Five of America's major marketers of mail order housing also offered barns and farm outbuildings from 1909-1936. In this unique presentation, mail order sleuth Rebecca Hunter offers insight into the development of a new field of study in architectural history. Learn how and where mail order barns were sold.

For more information contact Elaine Haren, 847.358.5305.



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