Whether purchased through Sears, Roebuck or not, this home plan seems to have originated with architect Walter J. Keith of Minneapolis, MN. It certainly resembles Keith's Model 1070, and Keith's version debuted seven years before the Sears model appeared.
Keith's 1070 enjoyed quite a bit of fame back in the early 1900's, and the model home was featured in:
- The Ladies' Home Journal, January, 1904
- Architectural book: Bungalows, Camps and Mountain Houses
- Pee Gee Paint's Catalog: Homes and How To Paint Them
A Craftsman bungalow writ large, the Hatcher House has the strong roof and wide, overhanging eaves of the mission style that was considered “fascinating” in 1910. This design is also immensely practical, as it keeps the home cool in the summer, and allows the second floor windows to remain open even through a heavy storm. 
The large dormer, possibly a design upgrade, adds interest to the front roof line, while the grandly pillared porch supports the time-honored Rensselaer past-time of watching neighbors go by on a warm evening.At over 2,000 sq. ft, this is a huge bungalow, and includes common spaces not ordinarily seen in a bungalow style home. The large reception hall, a Victorian-era tradition, would have been perfect for family entertainments around the piano (the acoustics are wonderful).
The large upstairs foyer separates the bedrooms, and gives added space suitable for a library or a playroom.The stairway adds architectural interest to the reception hall, which is open to the living room through a grand, wood-trimmed archway. Spacious enough to have separate conversation areas on either side of the fireplace, the living room spans three sides of the home.
The dining room features classic Craftsman trim and plate rails all around, and focuses on a large bay window. The eat-in kitchen glows with morning sun, and the back pantry, which was formerly an entrance, still has the original milk delivery door.A half-bath and laundry room located off of the kitchen, making this a very livable layout, even 100 years later.
