As we’ve watched Sears drift away from the retail landscape over the years, we can’t forget the company’s surprisingly rich architectural legacy that continues to impacted so much of our current built environment. From popularizing several residential styles, to the creation of the suburban department store, and the development of shopping malls around the country, Sears, for better or worse, helped define the current suburban experience. Join us as we look back at the history of Sears through its influential architectural projects.

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