Mississippi Kit Home Falls Apart
Whitley Family House | Brandon County, MS | c. 1917 or 1919 Locals have driven by this home and lamented its deteriorated condition for more than 30 years. Like a sad sentinel, this local landmark holds the story of one Mississippi family who grew up within its walls. But it also holds the story of kit homes, like so many others of this time, that were ordered from a catalog and shipped here by train to be assembled piece by piece on site. What is a Kit Home? As early as 1902, manufacturers were designing and delivering homes in kits… CONTINUE READING…
