48 Photos That Compare and Contrast What Different Places Looked Like Then and Now

Do you ever hear people say they don’t make things like they used to? This sentence can describe many different things, but it is often used to describe construction and housing. These days, nothing is built to last.

The department store Sears used to sell “build your own home” kits through its catalog. Like the one pictured here, many of these homes are still standing and thriving today. There is nothing quite like having sturdy materials to build a home that will stand for generations.