J Cvv~; ■- v - - ; _ _ PRICE ONE DOLLAR mm <*r. /S Published by ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE 219 Fifth Street South NEAPOLIS, MINN., U. S. A. « - • American Homes A Guide for Prospective Home Builders Being a Compilatioyi of Original Home Designs Showing Actual Photographs of Exteriors and Accurate Floor Plans of Moderately Priced Residences, Cottages Bungalows, Garages and Farm Buildings For PLANS Address: DALE C. SWAIN, Architect 1227 Plymouth Building For BOOKS Address: AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE 219^South Fifth Street Published by AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE DALE C. SWAIN, Supervising Architect Minneapolis, Minn. U. S. A. Copyright 1920 by DALE C. SWAIN Minneapolis, Minn. U . S A . American Homes I T IS hardly necessary to state here why one should build one’s own home; why it is better to own than to rent—what par¬ ticular advantages your house has over your landlord’s. Practical reasons for building and owning- your home are under¬ stood by most people. Briefly, these are some of them. There is comfort in owning your own home, impossible to secure in the average house built to rent. This is brought about by one very important condition—your home is built to suit your individual taste and requirements. In fact, it is a reflection of yourself. Then, after comfort comes the honest pride of ownership. We all love that which is ours. We enjoy planning, building and arranging the new home, and we derive a certain amount of pleasure every day of our lives from actually possessing the home which shelters our family. Property owners are always considered the most stable members of a community, so whenever we become property owners, in however small degree, we take our places among men and women of particular importance. With land judiciously selected in a location which seems to promise increase in value, and with a new house attractively designed and well-built (at not too great cost) one should be able to sell later, if desired, at a fair profit. In considering the home project, however, do not adhere too rigidly to the dollars-and-cents side of the problem. A little more money expended for something that really counts will repay you many times over in added con¬ venience and comfort. Everyone’s tastes and requirements are not alike, therefore we are showing as wide a range and variety of houses in this volume of American Homes, as possible, having constantly in mind that the average builder is desirous of constructing his home as economically as possible and also include many of the necessary present-day conveniences that go to make up a comfortable, livable modern home, which may be occupied with pleasure and satisfac¬ tion for a lifetime. For the young man and woman, home-building is particularly desirable. Building “on the installment plan” is a safe way to invest surplus funds, however small. People who are paying for their homes in this way must of necessity be more cautious of expenditures in order to meet the payments required. They spend less on trivial things and this promotes thrift. Many who now possess an abundance of this world’s goods received their start by putting their first savings into a home. THE PUBLISHERS. 3 It Pays to Have^Faith in Your Architect Nearly everyone has dreamed of own¬ ing his own home some day, and has un¬ doubtedly made sketch upon sketch in tireless endeavor to reproduce on paper all the desirable details, the arrangment of the rooms and numerous other hobbies that such wonderful dreams are made of, only to find that his ability to arrange the whole in a workable order is not quite equal to the task, and when exposed to the liqht of idealism discovers that his dreams are ofttimes impracticable and impossible of realization. Let us help you make a plan of your dream-house. If you cannot find what you have dreamed of among the plans in this book we suggest that you choose the one that comes the nearest to your ideals and with your help let us work it out for you. Our architect will be able to make the seemingly impossible easy of accomplish¬ ment. You merely explain your wants and he will be able to utilize space that you never knew existed. He will plan just the right places for your furniture, your bookshelves, your pantry shelves, your broom closet, the place for spare table leaves. He will show the best location for your kitchen range and the most available space for your re¬ frigerator and a host of other conve¬ niences, of which you might never think until too late, he arranges as if by magic, for that is his profession. He is glad to accommodate you and while he is work¬ ing on your plans you can change your mind and, figuratively speaking, he will follow you all over the house making one change after another, all the while safe¬ guarding you by word or suggestion from making any error that might put you to inconvenience and expense after the actual work of construction has begun. The plans in this book are many of them dream houses; they have been made practical by careful study and planning and all of them have proven to be desir¬ able and satisfactory homes. Look them over carefully; let us help solve your building problems; we shall be most happy to assist you in perfecting and making your dreams of a home come true. Suggestions to Home Builders Some things that the prospective home builder should consider, many of which are briefly covered in this volume The selection of the building site is important, be careful to choose a location, not because it is a cheap lot but because it is a desirable place to live. Think of the future and weigh well the disadvan¬ tages as well as the advantages of the place you select on which to locate your permanent home. See to it that your house is set on a sb’ght eminence, if only a few inches above the surrounding ground, so that drainage is assured all around. This will prevent the water finding its way to your cellar walls and seeping down or through them after every hard rain. If you follow this rule of grading your lot away from the house it will avoid much trouble. Whether your house faces east or west, north or south, does not make so much difference, provided the principal living rooms are accessible to the sun. Before definitely deciding upon your plan, note carefully whether reversing it will not give you more direct sunlight. Remem¬ ber that you are building more than a house. It is to be used as home, and a home should mean comfort, convenience and healthful living conditions. In addi¬ tion to being able to reverse the floor plans, very frequently different exteriors can be made to fit other floor plans with slight changes, and floor plans made to fit different exteriors. We will be glad to have you submit your ideas regarding the changes you desire and we will have our architect work them out for you. We are showing in this book princi¬ pally moderate priced homes because there are more of that kind built than any other. 4 Suggestions to Home Builders —Continued Good taste is not necessarily expensive, nor does expense really mean good taste. We have advocated the use of stock ma¬ terials wherever possible, because manu¬ facturers are now making such articles in better taste than ever before, and we believe we have used them in our designs to the best possible advantage. Every home is made up of separate and distinct units, the more common of which are: the entrance, the hallway, the stairs and stairway, the living room, the dining room, the kitchen, the pantry, the sleep¬ ing rooms, the bath room, the sleeping porch, the cellar, the attic or storage rooms, not forgetting the ground space around the house. Some of the rooms may have an alcove and many of the rooms should have one or more closets. Then there is the built- in furniture and other special equipment, all of which must be given their due recognition by the architect if not by the prospective owner himself. Now come other features of equal im¬ portance to the house itself. Let us not forget the heating plant, the very heart of the home, at least it should keep it warm, the number of chimneys and their proper position with relation to the fur¬ nace, the cook stove and the fire-place— chimneys too are often used as ventila¬ tors. Next in order is the plumbing, then the lighting equipment, and frequently the piping for city gas service. It is important to have the right kind of foundation and cellar walls. These are usually determined by local conditions, whether they are made of natural stone laid in mortar, concrete blocks, brick or poured concrete, depends upon the acces¬ sibility of one or the other and its com¬ parative cost. The side walls of the building can be constructed either of wood, cement, stucco or brick, but in any case every home should have proper insulation against cold and heat. All of our speci¬ fications call for a first-class insulation, not only for side walls, but for the roof as well. We are very emphatic in our claim that no house is thoroughly built unless it is properly insulated, which guarantees a comfortable home against extreme climatic changes of cold and heat. Proper ventilation is quite essential to good health. Pure air is a better tonic than bitter pills. Our plans all provide for ventilating storm sash for winter and screens for summer. We also advocate weather stripping to keep out the cold air and drafts when not wanted. There are a multitude of paints, stains and varnishes on the market. Fortunately we know which are the best -and specify these. If you will be guided by our recommendation for these and other building accessories you may feel sure that you are on the right track, and while the cost of some materials may seem to be more than others, they are in fact, cheapest in the end. We are all getting over the habit of buying an article because it is cheap, be¬ cause we are being educated. This is a much more enlightened day than yester¬ day, we are forgetting our shoddy tastes of yesterday, and are building for the future, and we find that it pays to build the best we can. Other Types of Buildings The American Architectural Service while specializing in home plans is also well equipped to make plans and detailed specifications for any class of building desired. We do designing of school buildings, churches, theaters, store buildings, fac¬ tories, warehouses, hotels, apartment houses, industrial housing units, barns, granaries, and many other special pur¬ pose buildings. If your local architect is unable to undertake any of this work we shall be glad to serve you. We are always able to procure the services of the highest type of specialists in any particular type of structure. From the Standpoint of the Builder It is to the owner’s best interest as well as to the builder’s that the work of con¬ structing a home be founded upon plans made by a thoroughly competent archi¬ tect. With well planned and thoroughly de¬ tailed drawings to work from, the builder is able to give a more accurate estimate of cost to his customer and he can do so with much less effort than without such plans and specifications, thereby saving much of his own time and the time of the pros¬ pective owner, also saving costly errors which are inevitable when workable plans and specifications are not at hand. The detailed plan such as this service provides is a guarantee against unneces¬ sary expenditure and waste, and is an assurance to the owner that the completed structure will embody his ideals in every respect. Your satisfaction means the best sort of advertising the contractor could wish and will naturally lead to more business for him. Therefore he will be anxious to follow the plans which are your safe¬ guard, call for creditable workmanship and worthy materials. Use Good Building Paper The framework of a house is usually boarded over on the outside with matched boards, which are in turn covered over with a thickness of building paper snugly fitted around the doors and windows. Building paper is really of great impor¬ tance, for it is the paper skin that keeps out the wind. It is not so much the low temperature of winter that makes rooms cold as it is the icy winds seeking out every crack and crevice in the building, and through them entering to produce those frigid “drafts” with which we are all unfortunately so familiar. Watch thoroughly, then, during the process of building and see that building paper or other insulation covers every portion of the outside walls. Permit no cracks, however small, to remain uncov¬ ered. Nowadays reliable architects and builders are aware of the necessity for using a good insulator for the roofs of buildings, as well as for the walls. This is a great protection from cold in the long winter months, as well as a protection from heat in the summer. We specify this in all of our plans. About the Heating Plant Nothing contributes more to real com¬ fort in your home than an adequate heat¬ ing plant, whether it be warm air, hot water, vapor or steam. In this day of high priced fuel we plan for the most heat comfort per ton of coal. Usually the size and shape of the house determines the kind of a heating plant recommended by the architect, who is also a heating expert. While too much radiation may be con¬ sidered wasteful it is better to have an over supply than too little. Too little radiation is also wasteful and spells discomfort, forever being a source of misgiving and regret. The placing of the radiators or registers, the location of the furnace, the size of piping and style of heating apparatus for the particular building it must serve, is best decided by the architect. If changes are suggested by your local heating expert we advise you to take the matter up with our ser¬ vice department, which will be glad to safeguard your interest in helping you to avoid any serious mistake in any proposed change of specifications in your heating plant. 6 A Recommendation About Plumbing While revelling in the prospect of hav¬ ing a well arranged, complete and invit¬ ing bath room, do not lose sight of the fact that it pays to use a good grade of standard plumbing and fixtures, and this applies to all the plumbing in your pros¬ pective home. A beautiful bath room is of small consequense if one is in con¬ stant anxiety lest the drainage system is in danger of becoming clogged or will need frequent attention from the plumber. Plumbing which takes a notion to clog is not only inconvenient and annoying, but it is a menace to the health of the occupants of the house. This applies just as much to the small house as the large. Take the architect’s advice in this matter and you will find it to be one of the most profitable investments you can make—your plumber will make the same recommendation because he knows this is the best service he can render you. Electric Wiring and Fixtures No home is really complete that is not wired for electricity. Electricity, that ever-willing servant of mankind, which is often brought from great distances over a simple strand of wire, is well nigh indispensable in these days of multiferous electrical devices de¬ signed to make the old-time drudgery of house work mere play. By all means wire your house when you build, for it can be done much more cheaply then than later. Do not hesitate to install a sufficient number of wall sockets for portable lights as well as the numerous electrical appli¬ ances that you will use in the ordinary course of housekeeping, such as a vacuum cleaner, electric iron in the kitchen or laundry, electric fan, electric heater and toaster and numerous other electrical de¬ vices that you will want to have from time to time. Our advice is to install at least one socket, although this may be a combina¬ tion socket with two outlets, in each room. Every large room should have a center outlet in ceiling as well as one or more light outlets on the walls, located at just the right places, the positions of which the architect will suggest. Some Suggestions In planning a home most people are unaware that there is such a thing as harmony in hardware. We do not refer to nails, spikes, screws, tin, copper or iron reinforcement. It is possible for beauty and durability to go hand in hand. Sound judgment urges the right materials and insists upon solid worth combined with the advan¬ tages of safety, convenience and attrac- Do not overlook the porch light, con¬ trolled by a wall push button just inside the front door, nor the lights in the attic or basement, these to be controlled by wall push buttons on the stairways lead¬ ing to each. Here is a suggestion about these two latter lights. Have a small tell-tale light put on the circuits just above the push button so that you will be reminded to turn off the current when you are through with it. A little extra money expended for a lighting service that will be a convenience as long as you live in the house or that will add to its salability should you ever part with it, is a very good investment. Lighting fixtures cover such a wide range of styles and designs that it will be impossible to make any recommenda¬ tion in this brief article. If a limited amount of money is avail¬ able we suggest that the greater part of it be applied to the wiring and simple fix¬ tures installed for the present. The wiring cannot well be done over, but the fixtures can be removed or turned in for better or more elaborate ones when you so desire. Incidentally electric fixtures should be considered with your scheme for deco¬ rating. About Hardware tiveness when selecting your hardware trimmings such as door locks, hinges, window-fastenings and other exposed hardware finish. Whether or not your local dealer can supply you with the ar¬ ticles that are listed in the specifications be sure that you select a good grade of finishing hardware, something that will withstand wear and weather for years to come. 7 Interview a Reliable Decorator After you have decided upon a charm¬ ing and practical plan for your home, your next thought will be given to the interior finish. It will be a real pleasure, as well as interesting and profitable to spend much time in making your selection of the .ma¬ terial and deciding upon the finish for the woodwork, floors and walls. Durability must be considered as well as the ease with which the interior finish can be cared for and kept in first-class condition. It has been truly said by psychologists and professional decorators that the tone of the walls and other interior finish has much to do with the health, nerves, char¬ acter and disposition of the household. Working A full set of working plans comprise the floor plans of all stories drawn to one- quarter inch scale, with all necessary notes and figured dimensions plainly marked on each plan, four elevations and sections showing the method of construc¬ tion, size of timbers, as well as all neces¬ sary interior and exterior details with full explanations of same. Also an original set of typewritten specifications, embrac¬ ing all materials and labor required for Harmony and decorative distinction, combined with comfort and a soothing efifect upon one’s color sense and nerves, is available within moderate cost and there is every reason why you should have both. Our interior decoration suggestions will be helpful, if you desire them. We are always glad to help make your cher¬ ished schemes possible. Submit our plans to your local deco¬ rator who will be glad to co-operate with us both in carrying out any color scheme which best suits your taste. If you do not profess to artistic ability it is always safer to heed the advice of an expert in this line. Drawings the completion of building, masonry, car¬ penter work, plumbing, heating, painting, wiring, etc. One full set of blue-prints and one copy of specifications will be understood to complete an order. Any additional copies will be charged for at the rate of five dol¬ lars for a full set of blue-prints and spec¬ ifications. For samples of blue prints see pages 65 to 68. How to Order Plans When ordering plans, state correctly the number of the plan desired and whether you want it reversed, this means a transposition of the rooms from one side to the other. Plans will be “re¬ versed” without extra charge. All orders for plans should be accom¬ panied by check, P. O. or express money order. Plans that are not so ordered will be sent to your bank with draft attached, with the privilege of examination. Dale C. Swain Plymouth Building Minneapolis The plans in this hook have been carefully selected as repre- sentative of some of the best moderate priced homes that we have recently designed.—See Index Page 150. 8 Residence—No. 2006 The exterior design of this beautiful home is stately and deserves a great deal of admira¬ tion. The front piazza adds greatly to the beauty of this home. For one who is interested in the new type of architecture this is a very good study. The Pure White Cement is used, which is placed on Bishopric board, insulated with Lino- felt. Heated with a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated with a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width, 38 feet; depth, 34 feet. First floor 9 feet; second 8 feet. Full basement, 7-6 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $75.00. Each additional set, $5.CO. 9 Colonial Residence—No. C Both designs shown on this page will give one many helpful ideas and suggestions in carrying out the typical Colonial style of archi¬ tecture in planning the “home beautiful.” There are two different styles of Colonial roofs, both of which are very attractive, and there is also a choice of two very pretty entrance porches for this type of a home. Either the pure white Atlas Portland cement, which is used in Design C, or the wide clap¬ board siding, painted white, as in Design D, give a very pretty and quaint contrast to the moss green shutters. * Colonial Residence—No. D 10 Colonial Residence—No. 693 Here we have a fine Colonial home with new features added, which gives us a beautiful de¬ sign for the lover of this type of architecture. The large central hall opens into all of the principal living rooms, which have all of the up to date features. In the second story there are four splendid chambers, a sewing room, sleeping porch, two balconies and two bath¬ rooms. In the third story there are three rooms, two being used as maid’s quarters, and a bath. The interior of this beautiful home is finished in birch or cypress, white enameled, with mahogany doors of birch. The floors are of birch or maple. The Mueller heating system is used in this home and connected by a Minne¬ apolis heat regulator. The Union Fibre Com¬ pany's Linofelt is used to thoroughly insulate the building and Bishopric board is used on the interior walls for plastering. The exterior is of red pressed brick veneer, with ivory white trimmings. This beautiful design would be a splendid home to build in any locality. Special study was given to the entrance porch, which harmonizes so well with the rest of the design. Size—Width, 50 feet. Depth, 32 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 l / 2 feet. Second story ceiling, & l / 2 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $85.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 11 Colonial Residence—No. 786 This design was carefully studied and worked out in the most minute detail to be a modern but yet a genuine Colonial home, and is sure to interest the man who prefers this style of architecture. The interior as well as the ex¬ terior is very artistic and well arranged. The second floor has four splendid chambers and closet space that will make any housewife’s heart bound with joy. Two or three splendid chambers are finished in the third story. This home is heated with a Mueller heating system and is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regu¬ lator. There is a Majestic coal chute, opening into the coal bin in the basement. The house is thoroughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt and may be finished on the exterior with Atlas pure white Portland cement stucco, placed over Bishopric board, this board also being used on the interior walls for plastering. Interior finish is pine white enameled with red gum stained walnut, veneered doors throughout and birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 40 feet. Depth, 32 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet 2 inches. Second story ceiling, 8 feet, 4 inches. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $55.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 12 Colonial Residence—No. 620 In this beautiful home all modern attractions have been incorporated with the typical Colo¬ nial style. The interior finish is all white enameled birch or cypress with mahogany doors of birch and the floors of birch or maple. This home is warm in winter, as it is not only insulated with Linofelt, but is heated by a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width, 35 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $50.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 13 The Wonder Residence (See following three pages.) New England Colonial Design— Plan No. 966 This plan is unique as it is the only plan designed up to the present time, that can be adapted to five distinct styles of architecture without changing the doors or windows, or materially affecting the general plan in any way. We have this floor layout made up as an Old New England Colonial, Georgian Colonial, English Half-Timber, Spanish Mission and Craftsman Designs. The floor plan shows a home which is complete. In the sun room there is a radiator, making this room liveable 365 days out of the year. The other up to date features have been likewise carefully carried out. The interior is finished in pine or birch throughout, enameled white, with doors of mahogany. Birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior of this attractive design is car¬ ried out with the brick to the first story window sills and the narrow siding, painted white above. The shingles on the gables, front entrance and main roof are stained a moss green. One would at once be attracted by this beautiful design. Georgian Colonial Design—Plan No. 966A The interior is finished in pine or birch throughout, enameled white, with doors of mahogany. Birch or maple floors throughout. For an artistic exterior, one cannot find a prettier home than this. The red pressed brick is carried up to the first story window sills, and the pure white rough cast cement above this. On the entrance roof, projecting bay roof, and in the gables there are shingles, stained a moss green like the main roof. The projecting eaves and all trim are painted an ivory white. English Half-Timber Design—Plan No. 966B The red pressed brick is carried up to the first story window sills on this design. The balance of the house is carried out with the rough cast cement and the English Half- Timbers, designed in a neat and attractive manner. The trimmings and English Half- Timber are painted an ivory white in contrast to the rough cast, which is of a suitable color, selected by the owner. There is a very pretty entrance porch on this design, which is car¬ ried out to correspond with the rest of the house. The interior is finished in red gum, birch or oak, finished a soft brown for the principal living rooms, with oak or birch floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel white, with maple or birch floors. Spanish Mission Design—Plan No. 966C Picturesque Spain has here given us the beauty of this design. To one who admires and is looking for a charming home, this one will attract attention as well as please in every way. Pure white stucco is used for the body of the design, with a roof stained a moss green. The red pressed brick, carried up to the first story window sills, adds to the beauty of color and design. The steps and entrance porch floor is out of pure white cement. Every¬ thing is perfectly carried out to obtain the desired Spanish Mission effect. The interior is finished in red gum, birch or oak, finished a soft brown for the principal living rooms, with oak or birch floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel white, with maple or birch floors. Craftsman. Design—Plan No. 966D The roof of this design is stained a moss green as are the shingles on the front bay window and entrance porch roofs. The main part of the house is covered with rough cast cement, with trimmings and projecting eaves of ivory white. The red pressed brick comes up to the first story window sills. The combi¬ nation of materials and colors tend to give us a very pretty exterior. The interior is finished in red gum, birch or oak, finished a soft brown for the principal living rooms, with oak or birch floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel white with maple or birch floors. 14 New England Colonial Residence No. 966 For description see page 14. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 15 Georgian Colonial Residence—No. 966-A For description see page 14. Floor plans, page 15. English Half Timber Residence No. 966-B For description see page 14. Floor plans, page 15. 16 Spanish Mission Residence—No. 966-C For description see page 14. Floor plans, page 15. Craftsman Residence—No. 966-D For description see page 14. Floor plans, page 15. 17 V s Colonial Residence—No. 2009 Modern attractions are here incorporated with the typical Colonial style. The exterior of this home is of white siding with trimmings of ivory white and window shutters of a moss green. The floor and steps of the front en¬ trance are of a pressed brick. Interior finish is birch or pine to enamel white and all doors of birch, finished mahogany. Floors to be of birch or maple. Size—Width, 38 feet. Depth, 26 feet over the main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. .Each additional set, $5.00. 18 Residence This design is an example of the type of houses which are being built so extensively. Its popularity is undoubtedly due to its artistic exterior, which is a combination of pure white cement stucco, placed on Bishopric board, to the belt course and shingles above, with trim¬ mings of ivory white. The interior arrange¬ ment is equally as attractive and convenient. It is heated with a Mueller boiler and regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. There is an open fireplace in the library and a door leading to the kitchen. An economical feature is the position of the chimney, which provides a flue for the fireplace, one for the heating plant and also one for the kitchen range, a combination which eliminates an extra chimney and saves probably $200.00. All outside walls are insu- -No. 933 lated with Linofelt to add warmth, and to save coal. The interior is finished in birch, cypress or oak, with floors of birch, oak or maple. Note the Two Sizes. The above design can be secured in the following sizes: Width, 32 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. Width, 36 feet. Depth, 32 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8J4 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 19 Residence—No. 1004 This stately home has found much favor in every part of the country, either in the country or city. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story, 8 feet. Basement, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. Each additional set, $5.00. "I -CASED OPENING LlVlMS "ROOM 15 '°" r TIAZZA. —- - >> —r—1 20 Residence—No. 1053 This design if carefully studied will speak for itself. Note the built-in features of the kitchen. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Basement, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $38.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 21 Residence—No. 1056 A prettier or more complete home could not be found by the most particular. Everything that is new and convenient has been built in this home. All outside stucco is placed on Bishopric board with Linofelt between all out¬ side studding to help the Mueller hot water boiler to keep it warm in winter. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 22 Brick Veneer and Tile Residence—No. 1058 Size—-Width, 30 feet.' Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 23 Residence—No. 960 This is one of our most practical and com¬ plete Colonial Homes, well adapted to a good sized family either for the city, suburban or country homes. It is heated with a Mueller heating system, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator, and has a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin. The entire house is insulated thoroughly with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which keeps every room warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It may be finished on the exterior either with narrow siding or Atlas white Portland cement stucco. The interior is finished in red gum or cypress white enameled, with mahogany doors of birch throughout. The floors are of birch or maple. Size—Width, 36 feet. Depth, 34 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second stcry ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling. 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 24 Residence—No. 1054 This design is well adapted for a professional man’s home. The garage at the rear is large enough for two cars, and leads up to the kitchen entrance. The rooms are all large and artistically arranged. Finish of exterior is a soft gray rough-cast cement with trimmings of ivory white. There are flower boxes at the front windows which adds to the beauty of the design. Finish throughout, birch, white enam¬ eled, with mahogany finished doors. Size—Width, 32 feet over main part. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 25 Residence—No. 1081 This exterior is white cement rough cast stucco, placed on Bishopric board, insulated with Linofelt between studs and on ceiling of second story. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 26 Residence—No. 1002 Many people have admired the refined and stately appearance this design has and have been very much pleased with the beauty of the interior, which has all of the new built-in features of the modern home of today. Birch is used throughout with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with narrow siding for the first and second stories, painted white with trimmings of ivory white and window sash painted a dark color. Size—Width, 32 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 27 Residence—No. 730 The interior of this design is very conven¬ iently as well as beautifully arranged to meet all of the requirements of a modern and ar¬ tistic home. This house is thoroughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. The exterior is a pretty combination of red pressed brick to the first story window sills; balance of house is of Atlas white Portland cement stucco with English half-timber panels on the second story. Theie is a Mueller boiler and a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin in the basement. Finish in principal rooms, oak with oak floors and in the balance of rooms cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. The living room has a built-in fireplace and French doors. Large pantry between dining room and kitchen with well arranged cupboard space. A sleeping porch, which is sashed in. Same is entered from front chamber through French doors. Size—Width, 32 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second floor ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 28 Residence—No. 618 Here is a beautiful design that one is proud to call “home.” The exterior is finished with the brick to the window sills of the first story and rough cast above placed on 54-inch Bishopric board with Washington fir half-timbers. Finish in principal living rooms, oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with birch floors. Size—Width, 34 feet. Depth, 32 feet, 6 inches. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 29 Residence—No. 650 This beautiful design was carefully built, so it embodies all of the comforts and artistic features of an up to date home in every respect. All outside walls insulated, with Lino- felt. Hot water boiler of Mueller make, regu¬ lated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width, 36 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. PIAZZA 30 Residence- Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. No. 1016 Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 31 Residence—No. 920 This beautiful home has been admired wherever it has been built. The arrangement on the first floor is both new and very con¬ venient. It is a well built home, having been thoroughly insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. It is heated with the Mueller hot water heating system and is regu¬ lated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. The exterior is beautiful. The flower boxes at the second story windows and the pretty, projecting windows in the various parts of the design add greatly to the beauty of this design. Finish, oak or birch with oak or maple floors throughout. Size—Width, 32>4 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story selling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. For each additional set, $5.00. y 32 Residence—No. 1007 This design is of a typical Colonial style with its central hall leading into the principal rooms of the house. The sun parlor at the side adds greatly to beauty of the design. This home is very well built, as it is thoroughly insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. In the basement there is a Mueller boiler and a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin. The finish throughout is of birch, white enamel casings and base with mahogany doors of birch. The floors throughout are of birch or maple. Size—Width, 34 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second floor ceding, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 33 Residence—No. 1038 Interior finish is oak or red gum for the principal living rooms with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine or cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. Atlas white Portland cement on Bishopric board, above the brick veneering. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $32.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 34 Residence—No. 1062 This artistic home is both beautiful on the exterior and the interior, as the photograph and the plans show. The interior finish for the principal living rooms is in oak with oak floors and balance of rooms pine to enamel white with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 35 Residence—No. 1049 This design is ideal for the average family, who are “home lovers.’’ The large living room and dining room will take care of happy gath¬ erings of the family. The kitchen is a joy to the housekeeper, with every built-in feature conveniently planned. Note the studio in the second story with two large windows for light. Heat to be furnished by a Mueller boiler and regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width. 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 36 Residence—No. 775 Among the beautiful features of this home are the long living room at the side and the large dining room with built-in sideboard and china closets on both sides with French win¬ dows above. The kitchen is light and well arranged. This home is heated with a Mueller hot water system and is regulated by a Minne¬ apolis heat regulator. In the basement there is a Majestic coal chute. The finish throughout is of birch, cypress, red gum or oak and the floors of birch, oak or maple. For the exterior, Atlas Portland pure white stucco was used, placed over Pdshopric board. Red pressed brick was carried up to the height of the first story window sills. With the cornice rafter ends as well as the trim painted a dark brown and the shingles on the roof stained a moss green, the effect gives a very pleasing combination. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 37 Residence—No. 1018 This home is modern and up to date in every respect. The principal living rooms are finished in oak or red gum with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine to enamel white with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 38 Residence—No. 632 The rough cast cement is placed on Bishopric board, with Linofelt between the outside studs to make this home warm in winter as well as cool in the summer. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story, 8 feet, 4 inches. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 39 Residence—No. 1029 The interior of this up to date home has ail of the new features that one so admires. The first and second story are very well arranged and artistic. The living and dining rooms have beamed ceilings and there are French doors between the two rooms and also opening into the sun parlor. Finish of exterior is medium colored cement rough cast, on Bishopric board with dark trim¬ mings Finish of principal living rooms oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 40 Residence—No. 1023 Pure white cement is used on the first story on Bishopric board, with stained shingles above. Finish in principal living rooms, red gum with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel, or birch finished natural with birch floors. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. J T " " "1 SLE.EFIM& F0RCH-I3X? : 6' 41 Residence—No. 925 The living room is entered by columned archways. The grade door is at the rear and there is space for a small storeroom at the side. The interior is finished with red gumwood or birch for the principal living rooms and pine to enamel for the balance of rooms. Birch or oak floors throughout. The exterior is finished with white siding and trimmings of ivory white. The front piazza can be sashed in if one desires. The interior as well as the exterior of this design are both practical and pleasing. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 42 Practical Up-to-Date Residence—No. 1022 The first story is well arranged with its central hall, living room, sun room on one side and the dining room on the other, to occupy the front of the house. In the rear is the den. Stairs leading to the second floor and kitchen. The exterior is finished in siding, painted white. The outside may be white stucco, placed on Bishopric board, insulated between the stud¬ ding and second story ceiling with Linofelt. Heating plant, Mueller boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. Interior finish is oak with oak floors, for principal living rooms. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 30 feet; depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet; second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet, 2 inches. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 43 Residence—No. 957 This design has many attractive features. It is a “real” home, as careful study will show. There is a large living room across the entire front, combination stairway, and a beautiful dining room. The interior finish for the principal living- rooms is oak with oak floors; balance of rooms pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with siding, painted white and trimmings of ivory white. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, 830.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 44 Residence—No. 1041 Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 45 Residence—No. 1043 Very effective is the exterior of this pretty home, which is carried out in the Atlas Port¬ land pure white cement stucco on Bishopric board, with the contrasting trimmings of a dark color. The interior is worthy of careful study with all of its interesting features. Finish in principal rooms is oak or birch with oak or birch floors. Balance of rooms pine or birch to enamel, with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 46 Residence—No. 1055 Finish in principal living rooms oak or red gum with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine or cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. Q a BAL-C°hy CHAMBER 1 l-o" X 10*0 f~)BATH ^ \5 ; *Xtr fol SLEEPIH& P°RCH 7* 6' X10-0 Oo CU°* I Ofe- HAUL. Cl CL° ICHAMBER I 1*0" X 13-0 chamber 10*6 X13-0 47 Residence—No. 787 This up to date home has the garage in con¬ nection with the main building, which avoids going outside and makes it possible for one to run their car all winter. The exterior is very pretty with its stained dark shingles and trim of ivory white. Birch or white maple floors throughout, red gum wood or red oak for first story, cypress in second story with birch doors, the wood¬ work enameled white and the doors stained a rich brown mahogany to give that splendid combination of white enamel and mahogany for sleeping rooms. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 48 This design makes a very complete plan and is within the reach of almost every home¬ builder. It is well built and planned. The house is insulated thoroughly with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt and may be finished with Atlas Portland white cement stucco, placed on Bishopric board. This board is also used on the interior walls for plastering. The Mueller heating system is used and also the Minne¬ apolis heat regulator. The Majestic coal chute is used. The finish is red gum or birch for the prin¬ cipal living rooms and cypress to enamel for the balance of rooms with birch or maple floors throughout. The front and rear porches are both screened in in the summer. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 49 Residence—No. 1064 This home is heated with a Mueller hot water boiler and regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Basement, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $28.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 50 Residence—No. 1036 This design was very carefully prepared and the result is that the owner is very proud of his home. The rooms are all large and well plan¬ ned. This house is thoroughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt and the ex¬ terior is beautifully finished with white cement stucco, placed on Bishopric board. There is a Mueller boiler in the basement and a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin. The principal rooms are finished with oak and oak floors, and cypress to enamel with birch floors for the balance of the rooms. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet, 2 inches. Full basement. Ceiling, 8 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $28.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 51 Residence—No. 1052 The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms and oak floors. The balance of the rooms pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $26.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 52 Residence—No. 653 This plan is worth your careful study of the many features shown in its floor plans. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 53 Residence—No. 1082 This exterior finish is of white stucco on Bishopric board, which will not allow it to drop ofif. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over the main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 54 Residence—No. 1050 Finish in principal living rooms, oak or birch, with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine or cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 55 Residence—No. 1033 Size— Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. *1 DoTZC, H T?ef\ DIMING R°°M I I X l3- fe PIAZZA Flat Building—No. 750 A four-family flat building is a good invest¬ ment for a man, either in a small or large city, as by building four living apartments all under one roof on the same foundation, you get a more economical investment than you would to build four detached cottages. In this design, the arrangement of the floor plan is very well planned as every square foot is utilized to the best advantage. The living and dining rooms are both at the front of the building with kitchen in the center and the two chambers at the rear. The sun parlor or sleeping porch, is entered from the dining room by pretty French doors. There is a beautiful built-in sideboard in the dining room and handy cupboards in the kitchen. Each apartment can be heated with a sepa¬ rate Mueller hot water heating plant and be regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. The interior of each apartment is finished in oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms; balance of rooms, cypress to enamel white, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is very attractive. The red pressed brick veneer is used in combination over Bishopric board, with Linofelt insulation between the outside studs, and over second story ceiling. Size—Width, 52 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $60.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 57 Duplex—No. 1080 Here we have the newest and most up to date design for a two-family building. There is a double garage in the rear 22 by 22 feet. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 56 feet over main part. First and second story ceilings, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $45.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 58 Duplex—No. 973 We have made a special effort to make this duplex residence look like an individual home from the exterior. Each apartment has a separate Mueller hot water heating plant and a Minneapolis heat regulator, which opens each boiler in the morning and regulates the heat throughout each day. Finished throughout in birch or red gum with birch or maple floors. The exterior is here shown of siding, painted white, and the entire house is insulated thor¬ oughly with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 59 Duplex—No. 1048 In this duplex each flat has the capacity of three bedrooms, as the sunroom can be ar¬ ranged for this purpose. Each room is large and very well ventilated and the clothes closets are exceptionally good sized for a duplex. The kitchen is very handy. There are two separate Mueller heating plants and two Min¬ neapolis heat regulators, one for each occu¬ pant. There are also two separate coal bins with a Majestic coal chute for each. The interior finish is of oak with oak floors for the principal living room and the balance of rooms are finished in cypress or birch to enamel, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is beautifully finished with pure white cement stucco, which is placed on Bishopric board. This board is also used on the interior walls for plastering. Between all outside walls and on the second story ceiling Linofelt is used for proper insulation. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 60 feet on the longest side. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 60 Duplex—No. 974 This duplex has this advantage, that every room throughout the entire building has out¬ side exposure, thus making it more sanitary and more pleasant to live in, and each room light and airy. There are two large, well lighted chambers and a large bathroom in each apartment. There is also ample space in the third story for two large chambers. The finish throughout may be of red gum, cypress or oak and the floors of oak or maple. Each apartment has its separate Mueller heating boiler and each regulated by a Min¬ neapolis heat regulator. The house is insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt and may be finished on the exterior with white cement stucco. There are two Majestic coal chutes, which open into two- separate coal bins for each occupant. The front piazzas can be screened in the summer. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 46 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling. 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 61 Duplex- An ideal building for a corner lot. Two individual front entrance porches; no chance for an argument between tenants. The plan can be reversed to fit any corner. Each apart¬ ment has a separate Mueller hot water heating system and is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. The house is thoroughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. Fin¬ ished throughout interior in red gum or birch with birch or maple floors. All of the rooms are large and airy with an outside exposure. No. 785 The exterior of this building is of siding, painted in any color selected by the owner. It can be white rought cast cement on Bishop¬ ric board. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 48 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 62 Cottage—No. 2003 This commodious stucco and half-timber residence is truly an aristocrat. It is one of the most convenient dwellings that we have ever made. The den at the rear of dining room can be used as a bedroom if desired. Another charm¬ ing and convenient feature is the little break¬ fast nook in connection with the kitchen. There are three ample chambers on second floor all with extra large closet space and well equipped bath room. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 36 feet. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 63 Colonial Cottage—-No. 2001 Here is a little Dutch colonial six- room cottage with the addition of a cosy sun room. Note the compact arrangement of this attractive home. This house is economical to build and it contains many of the features often found in much larger homes. There is a vestibule of ample pro¬ portions, a coat closet in front hall, double arch openings which virtually throw the first floor rooms together. The grade entrance in rear gives direct access to basement, kitchen and front hall. The kitchen is a model of convenience. There are three light, airy cham¬ bers on the second floor, each with good closets and a fair sized bath room. The house may be built without the sun porch, this feature to be added later when desired. Size—Width, 34 feet. Depth, 24 feet First floor ceiling 8 feet. Second story ceiling 8 feet. Full basement, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. Blue prints of this cottage are shown on pages 65 to 68 of this pros¬ pectus. Also see the cover for mod¬ ifications of this little home. 64 Our Blue Prints Are Complete in Every Detail The reproduction of the seven blue prints of the cosy Dutch Colonial cottage, No. 2001, which are shown on this and the following- pages are given to show our prospective plan- customers this part of our complete service. We furnish blue prints just as carefully worked out (on a quarter-inch scale) on all of the plans shown in American Homes. Original plans made to order for any special job are not drawn any more carefully or accurately than the plans we furnish our clients. Please bear in mind that every one of our plans was an original plan once and cost from five to ten times as much as we are asking for the same plans shown in this book. Any contractor, builder or carpenter who knows his business and can follow a blue print will have no difficulty in erecting any of the houses shown in American Homes if he has a set of our blue prints and specifications. We guarantee every plan to be as complete as though it were made for a special order. The small outlay for a set of our plans is the cheapest building insurance that one can possibly have, and the satisfaction obtained from a well designed, thoroughly constructed home is something that cannot be computed in mere dollars and cents. Blue Print—Front Elevation—No. 2001 65 Blue Print—Side Elevation—No. 2001 Blue Print—Side Elevation with Section—No. 2001 66 Blue Print—Rear Elevation—No. 2001 Blue Print—Basement Plan—No. 2001 67 Blue Print—Second Floor Plan—No. 2001 Blue Print—First Floor Plan—No. 2001 68 A Colonial Cottage Home—No. 2011 See Front Cover Design Instead of showing the cut of the exterior of this Colonial Home on this page, you will find it in colors on the cover of this book, which I am sure if one is interested in this style of architecture, the coloring will aid you in showing just how it would look upon your lot after it is built. This kind of a home is very economical to build and it contains many of the features often found in much larger homes. You will note the compact arrangement of the interior. You will notice from the floor plans that are shown on this page the grade entrance in the rear gives direct access to basement and kitchen. Also wish to draw your attention to the refrigerator space, which is underneath the kitchen cupboards at the left of the sink. This refrigerator is to be filled from the outside of the building, thus keeping the ice man from coming into the house and soiling the rear stairway and kitchen floor. There is a central hall with a staircase lead¬ ing to the second story, where you will find three light airy chambers. Each has more than one closet, and at the front leading from the hall is the bathroom, with tile floors and side walls, built-in bathtub, which sets on the floor and tiled in on two sides, eliminating a lot of cleaning for the housewife. The house is plastered on Bishopric plaster board and insulated between the studding with linofelt. The heating plant is a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis Heat Regulator. Finish for the principal rooms of the first floor birch or cypress, white enameled. The same can be used in the second story also. Red gum doors stained mahogany. Birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 35 feet. Depth, 24 feet. First floor, 8 feet. Second story, 8 feet. Full basement, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00. Each additional set, $5.00. i 69 Cottage—No. 959 The above beautiful design is arranged with the central hall stairway, which leads to the second story. The dining room has a built-in huffet and French doors leading to the sun room. The entire house is insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which has been placed between the studding. There is a Mueller hot water boiler in the basement. In the second story there are four very light chambers with very generous closet space. The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors and cypress or birch to enamel in the balance of rooms with maple or birch floors. The exterior of this beautiful design has been very much admired with the red pressed brick running to the first story window sills, and the white rough cast cement stucco above the same of a light gray color. The trim and English half-timber is stained a dark color and the roof is stained a moss green. The pretty flower boxes at the second story win¬ dow sills add much beauty to this design. Size—Width, 35 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $40.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 70 Cottage—No. 1026 This appealing design has brought much pleasure to the owner. It is as well built as it is planned, being thoroughly insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which has been placed between the outside studs. The pure white cement stucco is very effective above the dark painted wide siding. The stucco is placed on Bishopric board, also all plastering on the inside walls. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 71 Cottage—No. 764 It would be hard to find a prettier and better planned design than this to build from. The living room and the dining room are both large and pleasant with the open fireplace and built- in sideboard for comfort and beauty. In the second story there are three chambers, which are light, roomy closets, good sized bathroom and two linen closets, and a splendid sleeping porch. The entire design has been carefully insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which keeps the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is a Mueller boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator, in the basement. The exterior of this design is made very attractive by the projecting bays and roofing same over with wide open cornices. Clap¬ boarding is used from the base course at grade to the belt line of the second story, and the white rough cast stucco above. The main cornice is supported by heavy sawed brackets, giving a very substantial appearance to the exterior of this home. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 72 Cottage- The beauty of the exterior as well as the interior of this design has made it a popular and well-liked home to build. The long living room is very attractive with its open fireplace at one end, and the two Dutch windows on either side of same. This home is well heated with a Mueller boiler and regulated with a Minneapolis heat regulator. An added con¬ venience is the Majestic coal chute, which opens into coal bin in the basement. The dark stained shingles are used for the exterior of this design with the trimmings and projecting eaves of ivory white. There is a No. 940 very pretty piazza, which can be screened in for the summer or sashed in for the winter. Interior finish is red gum for the principal living rooms with oak floors and cypress to enamel, with birch or maple floors for the balance. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 73 Cottage—No. 778 This home is restful to look at and when you enter the interior is even more so. There is a beautiful long living room with the sun parlor, opening off with pretty French doors on one side and a large and light dining room on the other. There is an abundance of closet space in the second story. The exterior is finished with Atlas white Portland cement stucco, placed over Bishopric board. The entire house is thoroughly insu¬ lated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. There is a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator, and a Ma¬ jestic coal chute opening into the coal bin. The interior is finished in red gum, birch or oak with oak or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 74 Cottage—No. 989 This design is especially desirable to build on a short lot, but it will look very well on any kind of a lot. Notice the lovely long living room across the front with the open fireplace at the end. The dining room has a pretty built-in sideboard and is light and cheerful. This home has a Mueller hot water boiler regu¬ lated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. A Majestic coal chute opens into the coal bin in the basement. The pleasing exterior is obtained by using Atlas Portland cement stucco on Bishopric board 54-inch thick with ivory white trimmings. The roof is stained a moss green or a dark brown. All outside walls and second story ceiling insulated with Linofelt. m Size—Width, 25 feet. Depth, 25 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement, 7' 0" deep. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. Cottage—No. 1027 Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. »— ■ n IE SUM K°°M Cio 1 p 8- to X 8-0" EW M V 1 f [ ■S. DEBoapdI y. 76 Cottage—No. 943 The first story principal living rooms are finished in red oak, which can be beautifully treated with dark stains, with floors of oak, and the kitchen, pantry and balance of rooms fin¬ ished in pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. DINING R 00 ^ l£-lb"X I3 ' - (q KITCHEN l£-0Xl0'-0 LIVING- R°°M IT6' XI5-0" PIAZZA First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. CL° CHAM15EK I7'-0’X 10-0' I CL° CHAMBER IZ'-O'XI I-O’ 4 CL° 13ATH t PO"X7 , -6" CHANTS ELR IT-O' X13-0’ LinE.n CL° CL° 77 Cottage—No. 1046 Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 35 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 78 Cottage—No. 654 This design has all of the new and up to date features incorporated and furnishes much comfort and pleasure to the owner. The living room is very large and well lighted. Open stairway and brick fireplace. The other rooms are equally as pretty and convenient. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. KITCHEN DINING R°°M LIVING R°°M 27- 0" > I A- X/0-6 LIVING R°°M 25-0" X 12-6“ PIAZZA 94 Cottage—No. 763 The above pretty cottage can be built at a low cost. Every square foot of space has been well accounted for and the result is a well arranged and comfortable little dwelling. It is finished in the first story with birch, red gum or oak and cypress in the second story, with birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior is very pretty with its combina¬ tion of siding and shingles. The flower boxes also add to the beauty of this design. Heating plant, Mueller hot water boiler, connected to a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—-Width, 24 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. \ 95 Size—Width, 24 feet. Depth, 32 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second stoij Cottage—No. 1033 Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. ce 96 This little cottage has been one of our most popular designs and has been built over fifty times throughout the country. Each room is light and airy and is well planned. The house is insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which is placed over Bishopric board. The interior is finished in red gum or cypress for all of the rooms and birch or maple floors throughout. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 24 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 97 Cottage—No. 980 This home, for an economical investment, is as near complete as money can buy. It has all of the advantages of a more expensive home, yet it is built' neat and practical. It is thor¬ oughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt over Bishopric board, which makes it warm in winter and cool in the summer time. Mueller hot water boiler and regulated with a Minneapolis heat regulator. Size—Width, 24 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 98 Cottage—No. 967 This cheerful little cottage has been admired wherever it has been built. All of the rooms are light and airy and it is a very pleasant home to live in. The exterior is siding to the belt course with shingles above. The front porch can be screened in or sashed in for the winter time. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 99 Cottage—No. 752 The pleasing exterior of this design is ob¬ tained by using Atlas Portland Cement stucco with ivory white trimmings. The spacious and well arranged interior is finished with red gum or oak in the principal rooms and cypress to enamel in the balance of rooms, with maple or birch floors throughout. All outside walls and second story ceiling insulated with Linofelt. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 26 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 100 Cottage—No. 838 It would be hard to find a more alluring little house, for persons of moderate means, than the neat little cottage shown above. It is neatly finished in the interior with birch or cypress enameled and birch or maple floors through¬ out. The exterior is finished of narrow white sid¬ ing, painted a pure white with trimmings of ivory white. The shingles on the roof can be stained a moss green or a dark brown. The front porch can be screened or sashed in if one desires. Size—Width, 2A'/ 2 feet. Depth, 30^2 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 101 Cottage—No. 633 Who would wish for a prettier and more com¬ fortable home than this? The clapboarding, as well as the shingles, give a quaint touch to this design, and the restful looking piazza across the front adds greatly to this pretty home. This home is heated by a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated with a Minneapolis heat regu¬ lator. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 28 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second floor ceil¬ ing, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications for $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 102 Cottage—No. 837 This homelike little design is not expensive to build and is a good plan. Every square foot of space has been used to best advantage. On the first floor there is a beautiful large living room with a fireplace, built-in seat, a pretty stairway and a pretty group of windows, under which one can place a piano, davenport or any other large piece of furniture. The interior is of oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms; balance of rooms, pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is of siding to the belt course with the shingles above. The porch can be screened or sashed in if one desires. Size—Width. 22 feet. Depth, 24 feet, 6 inches over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $18.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 1 [CLO I 1 CHAMBER 14 -O X 8-fc 1_1 r CLO | Lo r—^ i' BATH V /H CZJQB1 1NEM CLO H 1 CLO 1 | ' CHAFIT3EZR I4'-0“xT-0'' , L CLO _ ^/^Roor 103 Cottage— This appealing little design has been built in every part of the country, which quite speaks for itself. Finish in principal living rooms, is oak with floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is of siding or stucco on Bish¬ opric board, either of which will make a very pretty cottage. The roof is very odd. The No. 112 shingles are stained a moss green or a dark brown. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 24 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15.00. Each additional set, $5.00. POOF POOF 104 Cottage—No. 724 This refined little cottage is within the limits of any salaried man. It makes a very comfort¬ able home and has all of the features that a home has that cost much more. It is thor¬ oughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt between studding, siding or stucco, is placed on Bishopric board. This board has been used for the interior walls for plastering. It is finished throughout with red gum or cypress and birch floors. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 24 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 8^4 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 105 Cottage—No. 76 This sturdy-built cottage is a prize design for the home builder. It has a pretty long living room with a built-in nook and an open fireplace at the other end of the room. Each room is equally as attractive. The interior is finished with cypress or red gum to enamel, and birch or maple floors. The exterior is of clapboarding, painted in a color selected by the owner. The shingles on the roof are stained. Bishopric plaster board is used on inside walls and ceilings. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 24 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 8 feet, 6 inches. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 106 Colonial Bungalow—No. 2007 The quaintness of this pretty bungalow has been admired by many. Every detail is de¬ signed to give the stately Colonial appearance, yet is very appealing and simple to the admirer of this type of architecture. Size—Width, 36 feet. Depth, 42 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 107 Bungalow—No. 2000 Nestling among the trees on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka, this little dream of a house was built. The long, spacious front piazza is most inviting and leads into the large living room, which has the open fireplace at the rear with small high windows on either side. We will furnish a combination garage and boathouse with plans of this home. Size—Width, 58 feet. Depth, 33 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Basement, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 108 Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 52 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $28.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 109 Bungalow—No. 954 This rustic appearing bungalow is very ap¬ pealing both on the exterior as well as the well planned interior. The roof is of a typical bun¬ galow style, with wide projecting eaves. Either siding, painted any color that owner desires, or white cement stucco can be used to give us the pretty quaint effect on the exterior. The roof may be stained a moss green to con¬ trast the color scheme used for the trim. The spacious piazza may be screened and sashed in as the weather permits. The interior finish is of oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms. Balance of rooms of cypress to enamel white. This little design has been carefully built, as it has the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt placed between the studs and roof throughout in insulating the house. Size—Width, 36 feet. Depth, 44 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 110 Bungalow—No. 2002 Who would wish for a prettier and more artistic home to dwell in than this? Every room has been carefully planned and no con¬ venience has been overlooked to make this de¬ sign homelike as well as beautiful. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 46 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $28.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 1 I 1 Bungalow—No. 784 As for the arrangement of floor plan, this is one of the most cozy bungalows that we have ever designed. The living room and den, which extends across the entire front of the house, is just like one large room. At one end there is a beautiful open fireplace with the small high windows on either side, and on the other end there is a bay window with three small lights. The kitchen has been carefully planned to be convenient in every detail. The entire design has been carefully insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, placed be¬ tween the studs and over the two chambers that can be finished in second story. This home has been finished with oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors. The balance of rooms has been finished with cypress or birch, white enameled with maple or birch floors. The exterior is finished with the pure white stucco to the belt course and the shingles above, stained a dark color and the trimmings of ivory white. The shingles on the roof can be stained any color selected by color to har¬ monize with the rest of the color scheme. Size—Width, 36 feet. Depth, 44 feet over main part. hirst story ceiling, 9 feet, 4 inches. Second story, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $35.00 Each additional set, $5.00. 112 Bungalow—No. 624 This little bungalow is built in the state of Iowa and makes such an attractive home that, the owner states, it has been copied in many other states. The main rooms are on one side of the house and the two bedrooms and bath on the other; also the den, which can be used as a spare room. The entire design has been insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which has been placed between all walls. The Bishopric plaster board has been used for the plastering of the interior walls also. There is a Mueller boiler installed in the basement. There is a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin. The interior finish is of oak or birch for the principal living rooms with oak or birch floors and the balance of rooms is of cypress or birch to enamel white with birch or maple floors. The front piazza can be screened in the sum¬ mer and sashed in in the cooler weather. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 113 Bungalow—No. 956 This bungalow would grace any of the ave¬ nues of California. The gable roof, running parallel with the street, extends out over a broad piazza, and is broken by two small dor¬ mers. The wide cornice is supported by heavy sawed brackets. The sturdy exterior has a massive and substantial appearance, and yet suggests comfort. Notice the long living room and the dining room, which stretches across the front of the design. There are two splendid bedrooms in the rear and a kitchen, which is not large but makes up for lack of room in the many con¬ veniences provided. The interior finish is of red gum or birch artistically finished and birch or maple floors throughout. This design is heated with a Mueller boiler and is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regula¬ tor, and it has a Majestic coal chute. It is thor¬ oughly insulated with Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt in all outside walls and in rafters of roof. Size—Width, 40 feet. Depth, 32 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 114 Bungalow—No. 782 This design is well adapted to a wide lot or a suburban location, where there is ample space to give an attractive setting to the beauties of this pretty little dwelling. The exterior can be finished in the pure white cement stucco with the dark trimmings and stained shingles on the roof of moss green, or with narrow siding painted a light color and a dark trim with the stained roof. The central hall leads into the principal living rooms to the second story, which can be fin¬ ished into two or three pretty bedrooms. The rear porch can be screened and sashed in and used for a breakfast room. The pretty front piazza has flower boxes and is screened in for the summer and sashed in for the winter. This little home is heated with a Mueller heating system and is regulated with a Minne¬ apolis heat regulator. There is a Majestic coal chute. The Linofelt insulation that is between the outside studs and rafters of second story makes it warm in winter and cool in summer. The interior is finished with oak for the prin¬ cipal living rooms and oak or maple floors. The balance of rooms is finished with birch or cypress to enamel and maple or birch floors. Size—Width, 42 feet. Depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 115 Bungalow—No. 744 Bungalows are always popular, either in the large city or the small country town. Here is a little design that will suit the most particular. There are five splendid rooms on the first floor, and if one needs more, the second story could be used for three rooms. The arrangement in the interior is well planned with the large living room, dining room and kitchen on one side of the house and the two fine chambers on the other. The exterior is finished with white siding to the belt course and shingles above stained a dark color, the same as the shingles on the roof. Ivory white trimmings on first and sec¬ ond stories. Stucco can be used in place of the siding if one desires. The entire house has been insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, which has been placed in outside walls and roof, making the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is a Mueller boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator, in the base¬ ment. The finish is oak or birch in the principal living rooms with birch or maple floors and cypress to enamel in the balance with birch floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling. 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 116 Bungalow—No. 1067 This complete bungalow has a garage built in the rear, which can be entered from the kitchen entry without going outside. Size—Width, 34 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 117 Bungalow—No. 829 This bungalow is well suited to meet the re¬ quirements of a large family, having three large bedrooms on the first story and space in the second story for two or three more, if they are desired at any time. The entire design has been insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. It is heated with a Mueller heating system and it is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. There is a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin in the basement. The interior is finished in oak for the princi¬ pal living rooms, with oak floors. Balance of rooms are finished in cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is exquisite, with its cobblestone piers, the dark brown body of the house and its ivory white trimmings. The front piazza extends across the entire front of the house and can be screened or sashed in as the weather permits. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 118 > Bungalow—No. 988 With, the spacious piazza and well arranged rooms that this design possesses, it is no won¬ der that it has appealed to so many people. It is well built, having been entirely insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. There is a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin in the basement, and a Mueller hot water boiler, regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. There is a bay window in the dining room and a pretty built-in sideboard. In the kitchen there is built-in cupboard space and in the en¬ try there is space for a refrigerator and a handy closet for mops and brooms. The second story has room for three fine chambers and a small room in rear which can be used for a sewing room. The interior is finished in oak, red gum or birch with birch or maple floors. Rooms if finished in second story to be cypress. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 36 feet over the main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 119 Bungalow—No. 743 This pleasing, well-built bungalow can be built in any part of the country and the owner will be proud of his home. This is a beautiful long living room across the entire front of the design, with an open fireplace at one end and small high windows on either side. The other rooms are well planned and of good size. There is an abundance of cupboard space in the kitchen, which every housewife appreciates so much. There is a Mueller boiler in the base¬ ment and a Majestic coal chute, opening into the coal bin. The exterior is very pretty. It has the wide, rough-sawed siding to the first story window sills and the narrow above. In the gables we have the white rough-cast stucco with English half-timbers and wide projecting eaves. The shingles on the roof are stained a moss green or a chocolate brown. The interior is finished with oak for the prin¬ cipal living rooms, with oak floors. The bal¬ ance is finished of cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. hirst story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 120 Bungalow—No. 783 The interior of this home is designed like the typical California bungalow. The living room is large and very inviting with its beautiful open fireplace at one side and the two small windows on either side. It opens into the dining room with either pretty French doors or a wide opening with a pretty archway, which has cupboard space arranged for china. Notice the well-fitted bathroom, with its shower room, linen closet and built-in medicine cabinet. The interior is finished with oak for the prin¬ cipal living rooms with oak floors and birch or cypress to enamel for the balance of rooms with maple or birch floors. The exterior of this design can be finished to suit almost anybody, as one could use white cement stucco, siding, or shingles, stained a dark color. The piers, buttresses, piazza wall and chimney are finished of the cobblestone and the roof is very low and the shingles are stained a moss green or a chocolate brown. The wide projecting eaves add to the beauty of this design. Size—Width, 32 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 121 Bungalow—No. 720 This bungalow has all of the features that could be desired in a home. The living rooms, well arranged, are on one side of the design, and the den and bedrooms on the other. Both of the chambers, bath and kitchen can be reached from the hall in the center, without passing through the other rooms. There is a very pretty den built in this bunga¬ low with French doors opening into the living room, and an open fireplace with small Dutch windows on both sides. In the rear there is space for a built-in refrigerator, which can be filled from the rear porch. This porch is screened and sashed in and can be used as a breakfast room in summer or winter. The space on the second floor can be made into two chambers if desired. The interior finish is of oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors. The balance of rooms are cypress, enameled white with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 122 Bungalow—No. 1037 This refined little design offers many attract¬ ive features in the modern bungalow of today. It has six fine rooms on the first floor and has room for three large chambers and one small one on the second floor. The entire house is insulated with the Union Fibre Company's Linofelt, placed over second story ceiling, keep¬ ing it warm in the winter and cool in the sum¬ mer. There is a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin in the basement, and the Mueller heating system is regulated by a Min¬ neapolis heat regulator. The interior is prettily finished with oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors and cypress to white enamel for the balance of rooms with maple or birch floors. The exterior is very neat, as it is finished with either siding, painted any color that the owner desires up to the second story window sills, with shingles stained a darker color above, or it can be finished with white cement with ivory white trimmings to the second story win¬ dow sills and shingles, stained above. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00, Each additional set, $5.00. 123 Bungalow—No. 759 This quaint little design would be a cozy little nest for the small family who appreciate the comforts of a real home. All of the rooms are of fairly good size and are well planned to hold all of the necessary furniture for each room. The kitchen has many handy built-in cupboards and are so arranged as to save many steps to the busy worker. The interior is finished in oak for the princi¬ pal living rooms with oak floors and the balance of rooms are finished of birch to enamel with maple or birch floors. This little home is heated with a Mueller heating system and is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regulator. There is a Majestic coal chute opening into the coal bin in the basement. The exterior can be finished with cement stucco of pure white or can be of narrow siding painted white. With a stained moss green roof, the combination would be pleasing and very cheerful. The front porch can be screened in for the summer or sashed in for the winter. Size—Width. 28 feet. Depth, 42 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 124 Bungalow—No. 751 Anyone interested in a bungalow for their own home will find this a very interesting plan to study. It has all of the little conveniences that make “home” pleasant and comfortable to be in. The finish is oak for the principal living rooms and cypress or birch for the balance with birch or maple floors throughout. Second story has three large chambers and abundance of closet space insulated with Lino- felt. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $26.00 Each additional set, $5.00. 125 Bungalow—No. 655 Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 43 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $22.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 126 Bungalow—No. 951 People who have lived in flat buildings especially will appreciate the wonderful con¬ venience of this design, having all rooms on one floor and light and air in each one. This plan has been built a great many times through¬ out the country and has proven a popular design, being well arranged and planned. Tt is thoroughly insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt. There is a Majestic coal chute. The house is heated by a Mueller boiler and is regulated by a Minneapolis heat regu¬ lator. The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors, and the balance of the rooms cypress or birch to enamel, with maple or birch floors. The exterior is of white cement stucco with ivory white trimmings. The shingles on the roof are stained either a dark brown or a moss green in contrast to the grey or white stucco. The front piazza can be screened and sashed in as the weather permits. Size—Width, 22 feet. Depth, 42 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 127 Bungalow—No. 762 Where could one find a prettier and more cheerful little home than this? The first floor is very complete until more room is needed, and then the second floor can be finished into three very pretty rooms. The living room stretches across the entire front of the design and opens into the dining room with a very pretty archway, which has china closet space on the dining room or book cases for living side. The interior is finished either in birch or cypress, all white enameled, or birch, finished natural in the living and dining rooms and the birch white enameled in the other rooms, with birch or maple floors throughout. Either the white cement stucco or narrow siding, painted white with trim of ivory white, is very artistic for this little design and gives it an appearance of cheer. The gables, projecting eaves and the low, graceful roof add greatly to the beauty and quaintness. The roof is stained a moss green to offset the white. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 128 Bungalow—No. 1066 This design would be very appropriate for the lake or city. There are three good sized rooms at one side of the house with the living room, dining' room and kitchen on the other, making a very ideal arrangement. This little design has been thoroughly insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, placed over Bishopric board. The interior is finished with birch, white enameled with birch or maple floors through¬ out. There is a Mueller boiler, by which the house is heated, and a Minneapolis heat regula¬ tor, which is a necessary convenience. The Majestic coal chute opens into the coal bin, which is built in the basement. The exterior is of narrow siding, painted a dark color with ivory white trimmings and a moss green stained roof. It can be finished with white stucco of pure white with ivory white trimmings and the moss green stained roof, which would be very pleasing. The front piazza can be screened and sashed in as the weather permits. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 40 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00 Each additional set, $5.00. x 129 Bungalow—No. 742 A refined design like this one, finds favor with many people, who admire simplicity and comfort combined. The interior gives us a desirable floor plan, with its large long living room across the entire front and the well lighted dining room opening from same with the pretty archways. Each chamber has a closet and enough windows for light and sun¬ shine to enter. The entire design has been insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, and is heated with a Mueller boiler and regulated by a Min¬ neapolis heat regulator. There is a Majestic coal chute in the basement. The interior is finished in oak or maple for the principal living rooms with maple floors and the balance of rooms are finished in cypress to enamel with maple floors. The exterior is of white cement stucco on Bishopric board with ivory white trimmings and a stained roof of moss green. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 130 Bungalow—No. 948 Built eighty times in the United States, is a very good record for this little prize design. It is a complete bungalow plan, having all of the requirements and conveniences that are found in a two-story home. It is all arranged on one floor, so that the housework is reduced to a minimum. One could finish the second floor in this de¬ sign and have three fairly good sized chambers. For a small family there are two bedrooms on the first floor and the den, which could be used as a spare room, if one desires. The interior finish is of oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms, and the balance is of birch or cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior can be finished in narrow siding with shingles in the second story projections or of pure white cement stucco, to the second story window sills with the stained shingles above. The roof is stained in a dark brown or moss green. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $20.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 131 Bungalow—No. 896 The above quaint little bungalow is a dream that can come true. The interior is very cozy and homelike and is just large enough for a small family. The entire house has been insu¬ lated with the Union Fibre Company’s Lino- felt, placed in walls and roof, making it snug and warm in the winter and cool in the sum¬ mer. The bed rooms have nice closets and there is space for built-in cupboards in the kitchen, a fine entry with space for the refrigerator in the rear. The finish is birch or cypress to enamel with maple or birch floors throughout. The home is heated with a Mueller boiler and there is a Majestic chute in the rear. The exterior is a pretty picture indeed with its dark-stained shingles and the low roof, stained a rrioss green. The trimmings are all ivory white in contrast to the dark used on the shingles. The piazza can be screened in for the summer and glazed for the winter very nicely. If one desires, white cement stucco could also be used very effectively on this de¬ sign over Bishopric board. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 38 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $18.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 112 Bungalow—No. 955 This design and its floor plan are exceedingly interesting and will bear considerable study. The living room, dining room and kitchen are conveniently arranged on one side of the house and the two bedrooms, with closets and bath between, on the opposite side, making a house that can be taken care of with the least amount of labor. The kitchen makes up what it lacks in size, in its practical arrangement and the many conveniences offered. The range, sink, near to the dining room, the drain board and moulding table under the windows all tend to accomplish a convenient arrangement. The re¬ frigerator is so located that it is easily accessi¬ ble at the rear and can be filled with ice from the landing. The interior finish is oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms and the balance of rooms are of cypress to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished in siding, painted a dark color with trimmings of ivory white. The shingles are stained a moss green on the roof, which gives this little design a cheerful exterior. Size—Width, 26 feet. Depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 133 Bungalow—No. 1014 In this compact little design, we have the living and dining rooms at the front of the house, the kitchen and bathroom in the center and the two fine bedrooms in the rear. The entire house has been insulated with the Union Fibre Company’s Linofelt, placed between the rafters and outside walls. There is a Majestic coal chute, opening into the coal bin at the rear. The interior is finished with birch through¬ out and birch or maple floors. If one desires the living room and dining room can be fin¬ ished in oak with oak floors and the balance of the rooms can be finished in the cypress enameled white, with birch floors. The exterior of this little home is very neat, and refined. The grey stucco has been used with ivory white trim and the shingles on the roof have been stained a soft shade of moss green. The front piazza can be used either in the winter or the summer, making this an ideal design for lake or city use. Size—Width, 24 feet. Depth, 34 feet over main part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $18.00. Each additional set, $5.00. 134 Your Garage You no doubt have frequently noticed that the appearance of many a home is spoiled because an unsightly and, in many cases, an impractical garage is built close to the residence or on the same lot. Invariably, the appearance of a garage reminds a person of a box-car or a cheap looking wood-shed. The general outlines or the appearance of the garage should harmonize with the home, and with the expenditure of only a few extra dollars in erecting the proper sort of garage, the appearance as well as the value of the property is enhanced considerably. This does not even take into con¬ sideration the fact that a well planned and artistically constructed garage is invariably more practical and convenient. On the following - pages we are offering suggestions and plans of garages of various types and some one of the several designs illustrated will be sure to present a pleasing appearance alongside of your present home or the one that you contemplate building. Any of the designs are sufficiently attractive so that the garage can he built almost immediately adjoining the home, and, if desired, the building can be heated in the winter time by making connection with the heating plant in the home proper. The floor plan shown on page 136 can be applied to practically all of the designs illustrated, by simply making the change in the size as may be required. When you contemplate building a garage, send us a photograph of your home and any suggestions you may have to offer, and let us show you which design and materials will best harmonize with your house. At the same time we shall be glad to quote a price for complete plans for the garage. 135 One Car Garage—No. 1 The hip roof garage presents a pleasing appearance. It gives you every ad¬ vantage, plenty of light and ventilation, room for a work bench at the end, storage space for storm windows and screens above on top of the ceiling joists. The exterior is to be . rough cast cement, shingles or siding, to match the ex¬ terior of your house. Size: Width, 14 feet. Depth, 20 feet. 136 Two Car Garage—No. 2 This design accommodates two cars, also it has ample room for the work bench and tire and tool cases above, which is located at the rear of the building, where there is ample light. In any building the door-way is an important feature; in a garage the doorway is the controlling factor, the vital element which alone deter¬ mines the character of the garage. This is so because every use that is made of the garage depends on the doorway. If a car enters, the doors open and close effectively, the garage is convenient. If the doors sag and swing in the wind, the garage is inconvenient. The exterior of this beautiful design is to be siding, shingles or cement plaster. Size: Width, 20 feet. Depth, 20 feet. A _ _* 137 Panelled Rough Cast Garage—No. 3 The exterior of this design is pure white cement, with half timbers of pine or Washington fir. The doors are designed to swing in, which is the three door com¬ bination and is very convenient in the winter or summer. The roof is very pleasing with its gables at each end which affords ample room above the cars for storage space for storm windows and etc. Size: Width, 20 feet. Depth, 20 feet. Siding and Shingle Garage—No. 4 This design has a very beautiful doorway with transom window above same, which gives every advantage, plenty of light and ventilation for working on your car. This exterior would go very well with a gable roofed bungalow, the shingles and siding are to be painted a dark color with white trimmings and the shingled roof to be of moss green. Size: Width, 16 feet. Depth, 20 feet. 138 Hip Roof Garage—No. 5 Wish to draw your attention to the two lights that are in the cornice over each doorway; this idea may save you the expense of a new fender or a new wheel. It has space for two cars large or small. The doors are parallel hung on parallel door hardware. Note the wicket entrance doors, one is now open. The exterior is designed to conform with the house that you see at the rear of this picture, which shows that this owner did not forget the garage and build the same without considering the design and the appearance of the rear yard. He had his architect draw the plans at the time he had his house designed. Size: Width, 22 feet. Depth, 22 feet. Frame Garage with Hip Roof—No. 6 This garage stands in the rear of a bungalow which is very attractive in design. Siding is used for the exterior painted white and brown or green trimmings, the shingles on the roof can be either green or red. The doors are very attractive cut up with small lights at the top. Center door is hung on straight sliding door hard¬ ware. Side doors are hung on angle corner door hardware, which shows the left side door in open position; right side door in partly closed position. Any way you consider the matter the doorway makes the garage. Let us tell you what is the best way to hang the doors of the garage. Size: Width, 20 feet. Depth, 20 feet. 139 An Ideal Garage—No. 7 This design will look very good in any location, as the exterior is plain and very pleasing. The outside can be made of siding, shingles, or rough cast cement. The roof is shingled, stained of color to match the roof of the house. If one uses the car in the winter we would suggest building a small chimney so that you can have a fire to keep the car from freezing up in the coldest of the weather. Of course one could run pipes to same from the heating boiler of the house at a little more expense. Size: Width, 20 feet. Depth, 22 feet. The Square Design—No. 8 This garage has room for the owners’ car, also has space for a renter, in doing this one can partition it off as two private garages. In this way you can get from five to ten dollars a month for the rent for one-half and in a short time the renter has paid for the building. The doors slide on a large double hung parallel door track. Doors are glazed in small lights cut up with wood bars to match the windows of the house. The cornice projects far enough to give ample protection to the exterior from the rain and snow. Size: Width, 22 feet. Depth, 22 feet. 140 Stucco Double Garage—No. 9 This exterior is finished in cement, but can be made in shingles or siding and will look just as pretty. It depends what the exterior finish of your house is going to be, which is a matter of taste. Always use the same finish for all out buildings that stand near the house as it shows good taste, and looks very much better than if they were all different. The doors of this garage are of the two door sliding type, which slide back in each corner out of the way. The small windows near the doors give ample light at the rear of cars and proper ventiliation. The second story can be finished off into two chambers if desired. Size: Width, 26 feet. Depth, 24 feet. Brick and Stucco Two Car Garage—No. 10 This design was designed to meet the requirements of the lake or country home. The exterior has a very odd shaped roof and dormer which is fitted up with chambers and living quarters. It is large enough for repairing the cars with space for work bench, gas tank and proper cases for tools, etc. The brick veneer runs to the first story window sills and the balance is to be rough cast cement pure white, with white trimmings on the frame work. The doors are of the four door sliding, folding type, which swing in each corner out of the way. It also contains a single entrance door at the side. Size: Width, 24 feet. Depth, 26 feet. 141 Practical Barns for Large and Small Farms On the following pages we are showing reproductions of actual photo¬ graphs of up-to-date barns erected in various parts of the country. Insofar as the interior arrangement of a barn is concerned, this is a mat¬ ter that invariably has to be met by the owner himself. Every farmer, like every other business man, has his own problems to solve and an interior arrangement which might prove entirely practical and satisfactory on one farm may not be so desirable for the neighboring farm. On page 143 we are showing floor plans of interior arrangement and this plan has been followed quite extensively in many sections. It is an easy matter, however, to incorporate any special requirements you may desire without interfering with the exterior appearance or the general con¬ struction of the building itself. For the ordinary barns, the choice rests practically with three types of construction; namely, timber and frame construction as illustrated in design No. 11, the plank frame construction which can be applied in the erection of either gable, gambrel or balloon roof building. In many sec¬ tions, the round barn and the octagon shaped barn are very popular. The building site and the purpose for which the barn is to be used are factors which are really to be considered in determining the type of barn most desirable. The round or octagon-shaped barn provides a maximum of storage and stock shelter for the space that it occupies, although barns of this type are, as a rule, not quite as economical in construction. The balloon roof type is very desirable for the reason that it does away almost entirely with the use of heavy timber and this type of barn has also proven itself very practical in withstanding heavy wind storms. When the barn is to be equipped with stanchions, litter carriers and conveniences of that character, we make special plans showing the practical arrangement of such devices. Owing to the great variation in the interior arrangement and size of barns, we are unable to quote definite prices for barn plans, but we invite you to submit your ideas. Your lumber company will be glad to give you an approximate estimate on the bill of material for a building that will meet your special requirements. 142 Description: This suggestive elevation and floor plan shows a very good layout for an example of the Unit System of building the barn as the farm grows. It is much more practical to have your barn under one roof than to have these buildings spread out over the land, as the land is too valuable to have the same covered with build¬ ings. As shown by the dotted section, this is the next unit of 34 feet by 60' feet that can be built in the future as the farm grows and barn space gets too small. The expense of this system you will find does not cost as much as the old way, having several buildings. Our advice is to try this system out on the barn and then on the other buildings, as the manufacturing companies of today are using the unit system altogether on their factories. 143 Design No. 37 Description: This barn is 36 feet wide by 96 feet long. The story is 9 feet high. The side walls are 18 feet high. The mow capacity is 152 tons. Design No. 38 Description: This barn is 30 feet wide by 60 feet long. The story is 9 feet high. The side walls are 12 feet high. The mow capacity is 45 tons. 144 Design No. 34 Description: This barn is 40 feet wide by 80 feet long. The story is 9 feet high. The side walls are 18 feet high. The mow is 26 feet high. Design No. 29 Description: This barn is 40’ feet wide by 64 feet long. The story is 9 feet high. The side walls are 16 feet high. 145 Design No. 11 Description: This barn is 36 feet wide by 80 feet long. Concrete foundation, side walls are 18 feet high. The lower story is 9 feet high. Mow is about 24 feet high. This barn can be built in 40 foot units. Design No. 12 Description: This barn is 36 feet wide by units of 40 feet. Concrete foundation and cement floor in first story. The lower story is 9 or 10 feet high, with hay mow above. This barn can be used as a stock barn. 146 Design No. 16 Description: This barn is about 36 feet wide by 60 feet long. The story is 9 feet high. The side walls are 16 feet high. The mow is about 25 feet high. A Modern Corn Crib and Granary—No. 41 Description: This crib and granary plan is 26 feet wide by 42 feet long. The side walls are 16 feet high. Ear corn capacity, 5,350 bushels. Grain capacity, 3,600 bushels. 147 The Ideal Way to Build a Hog House. In order to obtain the best results, the ideal hog house should be built the long way east and west, facing the south, thus giving each hog fresh air and sunshine most of the day; driving away disease and keeping the interior in a sanitary con¬ dition. Sunshine is the world’s best and cheapest disinfectant, and therefore the more windows you place in the roof of the hog house, the better. In this plan, the sun shines directly on the floor of the pen, giving the hogs a constant bath of sunshine. Even in the dead of the winter, they have sunlight without exposure. The interior of this hog house is warmed and the damp, unhealth¬ ful vapors are driven off by sunshine and proper ventilators. This building has a feed alley in the center with rows of eight-foot pens on both sides, thus enabling the farmer to build this design in units of sixteen to twenty-four feet long. The outside posts can be from eight to ten feet in height when frame construction is used. We also recommend load-bearing tile for side walls. We recommend the frames of the windows in this building to be made out of heavy galvanized iron, and to hold two ten by twenty-eight-inch glasses with four- inch flashings all around. The entire glass to be covered by heavy mesh galvanized netting, which serves as a protection from hail. We can also design this same exterior with any interior that will suit your individual needs. V 148 The Unit Poultry House—No. 50 Description: This poultry house is 16 feet wide by 20 feet long. This is built in units of 20 feet long. The side walls are 6 feet and 10 feet high. . 1 1 —r~ 1 1 1 1 t . - N 149 INDEX o Title Page. 1 Copyright . 2 Preface. 3 It Pays to Have Faith in Your Architect. 4 Suggestions to Home Builders.4-5 Other Types of Buildings. 5 From the Standpoint of the Builder., 6 Page Use Good Building Paper. . 6 About the Heating Plant. 6 A Recommendation About Plumbing 7 Electric Wiring and Fixtures. 7 Some Suggestions About Hardware 7 Interview a Reliable Decorator. 8 Working Drawings. 8 How to Order Plans. 8 RESIDENCES Plan Page 2006 . . 9 C. and D. . 10 693 . . 11 786 . . 12 620 . . 13 The Wonder Resi- dence . . 14 966 . . 15 966A and 966B . 16 966C and 966D . 17 2009 . . 18 933 . . 19 1004 . . 20 1053 . . 21 1056 . . 22 1058 . . 23 960 . . 24 1054 . . 25 1081 . . 26 1002 . . 27 730 . . 28 618 . . 29 650 . . 30 1016 . . 31 920 . . 32 1007 . . 33 1038 . . 34 1062 . . 35 1049 . . 36 775 . . 37 1018. . 38 632 . . 39 1029 . . 40 1023 . . 41 925 . . 42 1022 •. . 43 957 . . 44 1041 . . 45 1043 . . 46 1055 . . 47 787 . . 48 735 . . 49 1064 . . 50 1036 . . 51 1052 . . 52 653 . . 53 1082 . . 54 1050 . . 55 1033 . . 56 FLATS Plan Page 750 . 57 1080 . 58 973 . 59 1048 . 60 974 . 61 785 . 62 COTTAGES 2003 . 63 2001 . 64 2001 . 65 2001 . 66 2C01 . 67 2001 . 68 2011 . 69 959 . 70 1026 . 71 764 . 72 940 . 73 778 . 74 989 . 75 1027 . 76 943 . 77 1046 . 78 654 . 79 2008 . 80 964 . 81 731 . 82 982 . 83 950 . 84 701 . 85 1042 . 86 1059 . 87 1030 . 88 1019 . 89 1044 . 90 965 . 91 776 . 92 945 . 93 640 . 94 763 . 95 1039 . 96 206 . 97 980 . 98 967 . 99 752 . 100 838 . 101 633 . 102 837 . 103 112 . 104 Plan Page 724 . 105 76. 106 BUNGALOWS Plan Page 2007 . 107 2000 . 108 2005 . 109 954 . 110 2002 . Ill 784 . 112 624 . 113 956 . 114 782 . 115 744 . 116 1067 . 117 829 . 118 988 . 119 743 . 120 783 . 121 720 . 122 1037 . 123 759 . 124 751 . 125 655 . 126 951 . 127 762 . 128 1066 . 129 742 . 130 948 . 131 896 . 132 955 . 133 1014. 134 Your Garage. 135 1 . 136 2 . 137 3- 4. 138 4- 5. 139 7-8. 140 9-10. 141 Practical Barns for Large and Small Farms . 142 14. 143 37-38 . 144 34-29 . 145 11-12 . 146 16 Corn Crib and Granary . 137 Ideal Hog House. . .. 148 Unit Poultry House. 149 150 I F YOU ARE planning to build a home or have some remodeling in mind, give comfort and convenience a first consideration. Make the new house a real home complete with the service secured by the installation of f>e)bfff/Af£Af>OLtS” ✓fi He at Regulator No other single item of home equipment affords so large a degree of comfort, convenience, econ¬ omy and safety at so reasonable a cost. Its operation is entirely automatic, maintaining exactly the temperature desired at all hours of the day and night. Every Home Owner — Every Architect — Every Builder should be fully acquainted with the remarkable service rendered by the “Minneapolis.” Works perfectly with any style of heating plant, burning coal or gas and lasts a lifetime —many devices installed 35 years ago still giving good service. Sold by dealers everywhere and guaranteed satisfactory. Prices range from $50.00 to $125.00 according to model selected. We will gladly acknowledge your request for our Booklet showing all our Models witln complete information. 151 NEW ONE FOR USES WHICH INVITE DECAY, YOU SHOULD SPECIFY, AND INSIST ON "ALL-HEART" WOOD. IT WILL PA Y YOU. Buy your Cypress by the Cypress Arrow. C A ftto U.s Look for this on every board or bundle of¬ fered as Cypress. It identifies the TIDE¬ WATER product, the true ii lVood Eternal. AND SPECIFY “ALL-HEART” The Cypress “Pergola-Garage” Why should a garage be homely ? This one isn’t. —• (Is it ?) The man driving out is the owner. He is well satisfied with the fact that he has en¬ hanced the beauty of his grounds at the same time that he has protected his car. The picture shows how your garage may look if you will allow us to send you, with our compliments, and with no obligation at all, the Complete Working Drawings (on sheet 24 x 36 inches) including full specifications—enough for any good carpenter to build from. Perhaps you enjoy such work yourself. If so, you can’t go wrong. It might even be possible to remodel your present garage on these lines. If you do so, of course you will know what kind of lumber to buy. “If you build of Cypress you build but once.” You know “the Wood Eternal” is the champion pergola lumber—does not tend to shrink, swell or warp like so many woods—takes paint and stain beautifully, but does not need either , except for looks—lasts and lasts and lasts and lasts without them. (See U. S. Govt. Rept., reprinted in full in Vol. 1, Cypress Pocket Library. Just mention that you’d like this book, also.) This Pergola-Garage is AN ADDED SUPPLEMENT to the 9th big reprint of VOLUME 28 of that home-lovers’ guide, counselor and impartial friend, the famous Cypress Pocket Library. It’s FREE. Will you write? When planning a Pergola, Mansion, Bungalow,pasture-fence or sleeping porch, remember, “With CYPRESS you BUILD BUT ONCE 19 INSIST ON TRADE-MARKED CYPRESS AT YOUR LOCAL LUMBER DEALER’S. IF HE HASN’T IT, LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY 152 Mueller H eating Systems >*0 A **«•"" life ■V4 nt r .p.r v - > S INCE 1857 the name Mueller has been associated in the public mind with reliable and dependable heat¬ ing. There are more than 166,000 Mueller Heating Systems of various types giving perfect satisfaction today in homes and buildings in all parts of the United States. Mueller Heating Systems include Warm Air, Hot Water, Steam and Vapor and the Mueller Pipeless Fur¬ nace—the “Big 3.” Thev constitute the most efficient, most reliable heating equipment that the home owner can consider. Scientifically correct in de¬ sign, sturdy and dependable in con¬ struction and holding a record of heat¬ ing efficiency, fuel economy and long time service which is unequalled. Mueller heating engineers are always at the service of home owners and build¬ ers who desire advice as to the type of system most desirable for certain in¬ stallations. Let us discuss your heating problems and give you the benefit of over 63 years’ experience in making and installing heating systems of all types. L. J. MUELLER FURNACE CO. 300 Florida Street Milwaukee, Wis. 153 154 Jdeauti/ul birch Beautiful Birch for Beautiful IVoodwork” Beautiful birch When you build your home, one of the most important things you have to decide is the kind of wood to use for interior trim, doors and other woodwork. You have to live with the interior wood¬ work day in and day out. It must be pleasing to the eye. But beauty is not the only thing to con¬ sider. You want a wood which will stay beautiful, which will wear well, will resist mars and knocks, will hold stains, paints and enamels permanently without discolor¬ ation, and in any color or finish you choose. A wood which does all these things is the best investment for your money. “Beautiful birch” is noted for just the qualities we have described. The best way to be sure about it is to READ THE birch BOOK which not only tells all about “Beautiful birch” but is full of fine illustrations of birch rooms and of the wood itself. We send it free. Write today. THE BIRCH MANUFACTURERS 155 4 Red Gum Library (Note the charm of ‘ ‘‘America's Fittest Cabinet Wood. ”) We Americans have been so prone to accept the theoretical superiorities of foreign products that it is now and then helpful to our pride to realize that Europe has been ahead of us in con¬ ceding superior appreciation to a native American product that until recently was overlooked by us in our search for beauty and utility in cabinet woods. American RED GUM is now admitted to be one of the world’s finest hardwoods, and is in rapidly increasing demand by the most discriminating architects and owners. If dandelions were as scarce as orchids people would cheerfully pay a dollar apiece for them. RED GUM was and is very plentiful, and therefore can be bought to great advantage. In European countries the beauty and value of RED GUM have been accepted for a generation. America is just now awake to its own. Are you? If so, you’ll soon own some RED GUM Trim. Send for a sample and see for yourself (And ask for our free literature.) Also njjrite us a personal letter . Our reply njvill be frank and helpfid. Address: Red Gum Division American Hardwood Mfrs.’ Association 1337 Bank of Commerce Bldg., Memphis, Tennessee 156 THE BISHOPRIC MFG. CO., 990 Este Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Name..,... City—State.Street or R. F. D. Route.... Kind of Home Proposed. Be sure to get this booklet before building a Stucco home. Giu^Dre2m7~{oMie So Build It that the Original Beauty of the Stucco will be Preserved Forever Mr. George Gunther’s beautiful residence, Baltimore. Arch., Otto G. Simonson. Stucco Contr., Daniel Shaffer, Baltimore. Bishopric Board used as Stucco base. B ISHOPRIC SHEATHING replaces ordinary wood sheathing at a saving of 30 per cent. It makes a solid, compact wall without knotholes. Many large corporations are using it for industrial housing. Our booklet contains Stucco mixtures about which every intending: builder of a Stucco homo should know. It also gives interesting facts about Bishopric Board and Stucco construction. Your request will bring it and a sample of the Board. T HE home of your dreams must be beautiful always—unmarred by any disfiguring defects or apertures that would lessen your pride of possession. For this reason you should specify Bishopric Board as a Stucco base. Bishopric Board preserves the beauty of Stucco because it holds the walls and col¬ umns permanently intact. Its dovetailed- key wood strips grip the Stucco in a grip that is vise-like and holds for all time to come. Costly repairs are needless. Bishopric Board is nailed so securely to the studding or sheathing that the weight of the Stucco cannot strain a single wood strip. Backgrounds which cannot be thus secured allow “settling”. Bishopric Board is so ap¬ plied that the stresses are distributed over the entire wall area thus increasing the strength and rigidity of the building. Its wood strips are creosoted like rail¬ road ties against exposure and atmospheric change. The Asphalt Mastic in which they are imbedded further preserves them and retards moisture. The water-proofed fibre- board backing is a non-conductor and pre¬ vents circulation of moisture. Not only does Bishopric Board keep Stucco firmly locked for generations, but it insulates your home and deadens sound. Its construction is such that one-third less Stucco is required than for other back¬ grounds. Time and labor also are saved in its application. It is the practical and economical background for stucco exterior or plaster in¬ terior. Have it specified. Tell your Architect or Contractor. 157 “The Return of the Pf'odigal 'Taste”—a true story in o?ie adv. (see below.) The following conversation really happened once that we know of. Probably it is paralleled many times—the country over. (Pefrhaps by you.) ‘ ‘Every time I look around our new home, dear, I am thank¬ ful to the architect for being so insistent about this OAK furniture. He said we’d have to do a lot of insisting to get really good furniture in this noble wood—and it certainly is worth all the insisting we did.” “Well, I told you we had an architect who was well-grounded in both his taste and his knowledge. He says the ‘come back’ of OAK to the favor of people like us is ‘not a fad but a recognition’— that’s the way he put it. Now I begin to sense the full meaning of that advertisement we clipped and put in the ‘new home box’—you remember?—something about OAK furniture having the qualities of BEAUTY, DIGNITY, POISE and PERMANENCE. I’m just as glad as you are to ‘start worthy heirlooms’ in our family.” There is no more satisfying possession than good OAK furniture. There is no more safe and enduring investment—none better worth insist¬ ing upon. Have you tried INSISTING? Try it—in your best store. Address: Oak Division American Hardwood Manufacturers’ Assn. write personal letters worth getting. Tell us of your special interests. Address Room 1425 14 Main St., Memphis, Tenn’ ASK FOR BOOKLETS OAK remains serene in its conscious superiority. Address: Oak Division American Hardwood Manufacturers’ Assn. write personal letters worth getting. Tell us of your special interests. Address Room 1425, 14 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. ASK FOR BOOKLETS % 15S Crane Service— WHEN YOU BUILD OR REMODEL Be Sure your money is invested in DEPENDABLE material WE ARE MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF THE FOLLOWING WELL-KNOWN LINES! 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