As of February, 2016, we are aware of 7 still existing authenticated “Westlys” in Washington DC. (Scroll down to see an image of the “Westly” model and floor plan in the 1925 Sears & Roebuck catalog.) Read the story of one of DC’s Westly here.
A Sears “Westly” with a stormy history in Chevy Chase, DC
Masterpiece of Modern Disguise: A remodeled 1923 Sears “Westly” in the Palisades, DC
A “Westly” with well-preserved original detail in the Takoma Park, MD, Historic District
Another “Westly” in Chevy Chase
The same home a few years earlier
The “Westly” model as seen in the 1925 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog. Image courtesy of archive.org
Wanted to let all know that there is a Westly in fairly original condition on the corner of Waples Mill Road and Lee Highway in Fairfax. It had the original shingle siding up to a few years ago before it was change to asphalt shingles. It’s days are probably numbered as development and roadwork eat away the lot. No longer a desired spot for a residential structure and I’m sure developers only see the land value. Would be great if someone has the funding to move it to a nearby residential area. It would still make a great home.
Wanted to let all know that there is a Westly in fairly original condition on the corner of Waples Mill Road and Lee Highway in Fairfax. It had the original shingle siding up to a few years ago before it was change to asphalt shingles. It’s days are probably numbered as development and roadwork eat away the lot. No longer a desired spot for a residential structure and I’m sure developers only see the land value. Would be great if someone has the funding to move it to a nearby residential area. It would still make a great home.
Hi Michael–thanks for this. We will go and have a look! Sorry for the slow response.