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The history of houses-by-mail in Wisconsin

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Learn the history of the houses-by-mail phenomenon, from Sears, Roebuck and Co.’s late-1800s millwork and house plans to complete homes sold through mail-order catalogs.

The history of houses-by-mail in Wisconsin

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