I have heard do much about the Sears Roebuck House plans from 1900 times. I found the link where you can view the plans and the advertisment for the house in the catalog for sale. Check it out!
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/archtour1.html
Id like to turn the above into a walking tour with my arch pictures and information too.
http://architecture.about.com/library/bl-bungalowplan-sears.htm