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California's Kit Homes: A Reprint of the 1925 Pacific Ready-Cut Homes Catalog

5 reviews
Rosemary Thornton, Dale Patrick Wolicki

Gentle Beam Publications, 2004

An excellent resource as well as entertaining
Having been on a 5 year search for the origins of my quirky 1920 Colonial Revival bungalow, it's wonderful to finally find information on Pacific Ready-Cut Homes, a major manufacturer of kit homes in Southern California. I have several of Rosemary Thornton's Sears books, and again she has produced a top quality research aid that is not only fact filled but a fun read. You are destined to be a ...

The Houses That Sears Built

11 reviews
Rosemary Thornton

Gentle Beam Publications, 2004

A Fun, Informative and Historical read for all of us
This book is fun! It's an excellent resource for those interested in learning about and identifying Sears' kit homes. Ms. Thornton has traveled the country in search of these remaining houses and she shares her wealth of knowledge regarding these wonderful kit homes. Her energy and passion shine through the pages as she brings us along on her travels. What also makes this book such a joy ...

Finding the Houses that Sears Built; A Guide to the 60 Most Popular Designs

6 reviews
Rosemary Thornton

Gentle Beam Publications, 2004

INTERESTING, EDUCATIONAL, A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR LIBRARY
I own and recommend this book, as well as, "The Houses That Sears Built" by Rosemary Thornton. Both books are filled with the author's passion for Sears homes and their historical value. It is rare that you can read and feel someone's passion through their words, at the same time, learn so much and be able to contact her with questions, and receive energetic responses!!! Rose has been a great ...

The Houses That Sears Built; Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Sears Catalog Homes

28 reviews
Rosemary Thornton

Gentle Beam Publications, 2002

Renewed Interest
I just finished reading The Houses That Sears Built. I was unable to put it down. I grew up in a Sears house, but I did not know anything about them until I read this book. It is obvious that the author did her homework while researching the subject.

The Reality of Real Estate

2 reviews
Rosemary Thornton

Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc, 1993

Finally we know why landlords are always grumpy.
Anyone who is even slightly considering purchasing rental property should read Rosemary Fuller Thornton's tongue-in-cheek, first-person account before they sign on the dotted line. Her encounters with sellers, recalcitrant appliances and tenants at her and her husband's apartment buildings are humorous and bitingly sarcastic. It made me think twice about investing in real estate, and I'm ...