The Henry Kerschner House
Location: 4605 Forest Avenue Downers Grove IL
Building style/form: American Foursquare
Date built: 1924
Historic Home Program

Cornell model homeBuilt circa 1924, the Henry Kerschner House is an American Foursquare.  This home was Sears Kit Home “Cornell” model. This Sears model was originally sold starting at a price of $1,360 up to $1,785. The description of the Cornell model from the Sears Home Catalog reads:

“The Cornell is the house of sunshine. There is an abundance of light and air in every room.”

Historic Home submitted by: Bethany and Anthony Cesare
Approved: 2018
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