829 N Kensington - Sears Concord

Although popular in the 1950’s, this is one of the first “split level” homes made in the United States. Sears called them “stepped-up-level” houses in their 1933 catalog. Although progressive for the time, these designs were big sellers in the Chicago area.

Built in 1941 by Harry D Krummell, this is a Sears Concord kit home. Mr. Krummell, was a WWI veteran, member of the LaGrange American Legion and past president of the Carnegie Tech Alumni Assoc. He was an engineer with Secony Mobil Oil for 27 years.

Mrs. Mildred Krummell, was president of the LaGrange chapter of the American Association of University Women as well as served on the Board of Education for School District 102