The Plan Book of Saxton’s Homes Formerly American Dwellings Being a compilation of Original Home Designs Showing Actual Photographic Exteriors , Interiors and Floor Plans of Moderately Priced Bungalows Cottages Residences Published bv •j GLENN L. SAXTON STUDIOS DALE C. SWAIN, Supervising Architect 9th Floor, Plymouth Building Minneapolis, U. S. A. Copyright 1917 by DALE C. SWAIN Minneapolis, Minn. U . S . A . SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Table of Contents Preface ........ Building; Your Home ...... Page 9 Page 10 to 13 Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. Design No. 854— Bungalow 5—Bungalow 843—Bungalow 87—Bungalow 868—Bungalow 1014—Bungalow 876—Bungalow 856—Bungalow 855— Bungalow 836—Bungalow 852—Bungalow 951—Bungalow 776—Bungalow 861—Bungalow 842—Bungalow 762—Bungalow 85—Bungalow 841—Bungalow 896—Bungalow 955— Bungalow 860—Bungalow 948—Bungalow 106—Bungalow 742— Bungalow 1003—Bungalow 988—Bungalow 1037—Bungalow 982—Bungalow 759—Bungalow 783—Bungalow 743— Bungalow 7 44 — Bungalow 956— Bungalow 624 —Bungalow 954—Bungalow 829—Bungalow 720—Bungalow 782—Bungalow Bungalows Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, Cost to Build, $1,850 to $2,150 $1,850 to $2,140 $1,800 to $2,100 $1,950 to $2,350 $2,400 to $2,600 $1,900 to $2,200 $2,300 to $2,550 $1,800 to $2,050 $2,000 to $2,200 $2,300 to $2,600 $3,350 to $3,650 $2,300 to $2,500 $3,200 to $3,500 $3,050 to $3,260 $2,500 to $2,850 $2,850 to $3,150 $2,500 to $2,700 $2,400 to $2,730 $2,450 to $2,650 $2,400 to $2,600 $2,650 to $3,120 $2,600 to $3,150 $2,300 to $2,550 $2,560 to $2,760 $3,300 to $3,600 $2,650 to $2,980 $2,900 to $3,200 $3,550 to $3,760 $2,850 to $3,350 $2,750 to $3,150 $3,000 to $3,300 $3,000 to $3,300 $3,850 to $4,300 $3,000 to $3,300 $4,200 to $4,550 $2,850 to $3,200 $3,100 to $3,400 $3,890 to $4,200 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 . . Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 . .. Page 51 The costs of the buildings on this page have been carefully estimated. However, owing to the varia¬ tion in prices of materials and labor in different localities the exact cost of these homes cannot be given. These estimates are all exclusive of heating and plumbing. 3 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Bungalows —Continued Design No. 1015—Bungalow Cost to Build, $4,250 to $4,550 . Page 52 Design No. 751—Bungalow Cost to Build, $4,200 to $4,480 . Page 53 Design No. 934—Bungalow Cost to Build, $4,650 to $4,950 . Page 54 Design No. 784—Bungalow Cost to Build, $5,200 to $5,470 . Page 55 Design No. 977—Bungalow Cost to Build, $7,500 to $8,000 . Page 56 Design No. AB—Bungalow t Page 57 Cottages Design No. 88—Cottage Cost to Build, $1,640 to $1,840 Page 58 Design No. 13—Cottage . • Cost to Build, $1,600 to $1,800 Page 59 Design No. 80—Cottage Cost to Build, $1,800 to $1,950 Page 60 Design No. 870—Cottage Cost to Build, $1,850 to $1,975 Page 61 Design No. 724—Cottage Cost to Build, $1,400 to $1,600 Page 62 Design No. 112—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,100 to $2,300 Page 63 Design No. 837—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,300 to $2,480 Page 64 Design No. 881—Cottage Lost to Build, $2,250 to $2,575 Page 65 Design No. 76—Cotfage Cost to Build, $1,750 to $1,900 Page 66 Design No. 763—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,370 to $3,670 Page 67 Design No. 640—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,460 to $2,960 Page 68 Design No. 946—Cottage . . Cost to Build, $2,900 to $3,180 Page 69 Design No. 945—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,000 to $3,240 Page 70 Design No. 832—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,600 to $2,850 Page 71 Design No. 206—Cottage Cost to Build, $1,875 to $2,175 Page 72 Design No. 887—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,600 to $2,890. Page 73 Design No. 890—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,600 to $2,850 Page 74 Design No. 1039—Cottage . . . Cost to Build, $2,400 to $2,650 Page 75 Design No. 821—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,000 to $3,900 Page 76 Design No. 827—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,700 to $2,950 Page 77 Design No. 838—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,100 to $3,350 Page 78 Design No. 790—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,420 to $2,680 Page 79 Design No. 964—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,650 to $2,950 Page 80 Design No. 752—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,300 to $2,650 Page 81 Design No. 950—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,600 to $3,950 Page 82 Design No. 725—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,900 to $3,150 Page 83 Design No. 965—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,300 to $3,650 Page 84 Design No. 980—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,720 to $2,950 Page 85 Design No. 961—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,950 to $3,100 Page 86 Design No. 967—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,600 to $2,900 Page 87 Design No. 1042—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,150 to $3,420 Page 88 Design No. 1044—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,080 to $3,280 Page 89 Design No. 633—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,250 to $3,530 Page 90 Design No. 1059—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,750 to $4,150 Page 91 Design No. 731—Cottage Cost to Build, $2,620 to $2,860 Page 92 The costs of the buildings on this page have been carefully estimated. However, owing to the varia- tion in prices of materials and labor in different localities the exact cost of these homes cannot be given. These estimates are all exclusive of heating and plumbing. 4 S . A . SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. Cottages- Continued Design No. 944—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,340 to $3,560 . Page 93 Design No. 701—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,650 to $3,880 . Page 94 Design No. 943—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,180 to $4,675 . Page 95 Design No. 958—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,700 to $3,980 . Page 96 Design No. 75—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,300 to $3,540 '. Page 97 Design No. 748—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,420 to $3,740 . Page 98 Design No. 952—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,200 to $4,500 . Page 99 Design No. 1046—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,250 to $4,720 . Page 100 Design No. 979—Cottage . . . . Cost to Build, $4,200 to $4,450 . Page 101 Design No. 937—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,850 to $4,140 . Page 102 Design No. 958—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,640 to $3,950 . Page 103 Design No. 1030—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,760 to $4,060 . Page 104 Design No. 1019—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,640 to $3,950 . Page 105 Design No. 940—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,950 to $4,200 . Page 106 Design No. 733—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,600 to $3,900 . Page 107 Design No. 723—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,100 to $3,450 . Page 108 Design No. 1027—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,780 to $4,100 . Page 109 Design No. 1026—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,780 to $4,250 . Page 110 Design No. 1057—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,000 to $4,360 . Page 111 Design No. 989—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,580 to $3,820 . Page 112 Design No. 764—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,275 to $4,700 . Page 113 Design No. 935—Cottage Cost to Build, $3,340 to $3,650 . Page 114 Design No. 959—Cottage Cost to Build, $4,850 to $5,350 Page 115 Design No. 1033—Residence Residences Cost to Build, $3,600 to $3,950 Page 116 Design No. 774—Residence Cost to Build, $3,670 to $3,840 Page 117 Design No. 1032—Residence Cost to Build, $3,750 to $4,300 Page 118 Design No. 1050—Residence Cost to Build, $3,800 to $4,200 Page 119 Design No. 86—Residence Cost to Build, $3,750 to $5,000 Page 120 Design No. 1052—Residence Cost to Build, $3,850 to $4,200 Page 121 Design No. 1021—Residence Cost to Build, $3,750 to $4,100 Page 122 Design No. 1036—Residence Cost to Build, $3,640 to $3,960 Page 123 Design No. 735—Residence Cost to Build, $3,700 to $4,150 Page 124 Design No. 787—Residence Cost to Build, $4,100 to $4,300 Page 125 Design No. 899—Residence Cost to Build, $3,400 to $3,750 Page 126 Design No. 729—Residence Cost to Build, $3,400 to $3,720 Page 127 Design No. 357—Residence Cost to Build, $4,800 to $5,200 Page 128 Design No. 639—Residence Cost to Build, $3,960 to $4,280 Page 129 Design No. 1055—Residence Cost to Build, $3,980 to $4,275 Page 130 Design No. 1043—Residence Cost to Build, $4,000 to $4,350 Page 131 Design No. 889—Residence Cost to Build, $3,950 to $4,200 Page 132 Design No. 1022—Residence Cost to Build, $4,000 to $4,400 Page 133 The costs of the buildings on this page have been carefully estimated. However, owing to the varia¬ tion in prices of materials and labor in different localities the exact cost of these homes cannot be given. These estimates are all exclusive of heating and plumbing. 5 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Design No. Residences 632—Residence . . Cost to -Continued Build, $4,100 to $4,500 • Page 134 Design No. 775—Residence Cost to Build, $3,600 to $4,000 Page 135 Design No. 834—Residence Cost to Build, $3,750 to $3,980 Page 136 Design No. 1029—Residence Cost to Build, $4,500 to $4,800 Page 137 Design No. 925—Residence Cost to Build, $3,750 to $4,000 Page 138 Design No. 932—Residence Cost to Build, $3,860 to $4,350 Page 139 Design No. 1023—Residence Cost to Build, $3,860 to $4,200 Page 140 Design No. 833—Residence . Cost to Build, $3,950 to $4,260 Page 141 Design No. 1062—Residence Cost to Build, $4,000 to $4,600 Page 142 Design No. 888—Residence Cost to Build, $4,700 to $5,100 Page 143 Design No. 957—Residence Cost to Build, $3,900 to $4,280 Page 144 Design No. 825—Residence Cost to Build, $4,700 to $4,980 Page 145 Design No. 754—Residence Cost to Build, $3,850 to $4,250 Page 146 Design No. 931—Residence Cost to Build, $3,700 to $4,250 Page 147 Design No. 865—Residence Cost to Build, $3,850 to $4,400 Page 148 Design No. 778—Residence Cost to Build, $4,200 to $4,600 Page 149 Design No. 865B—Residence Cost to Build, $3,800 to $4,100 Page 150 Design No. 1041—Residence Cost to Build, $4,000 to $4,550 Page 151 Design No. 650—Residence Cost to Build, $5,600 to $5,860 Page 152 Design No. 780—Residence Cost to Build, $4,200 to $4,870 Page 153 Design No. 1018—Residence Cost to Build, $4,250 to $4,800 Page 154 Design No. 1038—Residence Cost to Build, $3,850 to $4,300 Page 155 Design No. 1002—Residence Cost to Build, $4,800 to $5,600 Page 156 Design No. 960—Residence Cost to Build, $5,600 to $6,000 Page 157 Design No. 963—Residence Cost to Build, $4,680 to $5,200 Page 158 Design No. 618—Residence Cost to Build, $5,860 to $6,260 Page 159 Design No. 864—Residence Cost to Build, $4,600 to $5,060 Page 160 Design No. 1054—Residence Cost to Build, $4,860 to $5,400 Page 161 Design No. 615—Residence Cost to Build, $6,000 to $6,600 Page 162 Design No. 1016—Residence Cost to Build, $5,300 to $5,950 Page 163 Design No. 920—Residence Cost to Build, $4,800 to $5,300 Page 164 Design No. 793—Residence Cost to Build, $4,450 to $4,850 Page 165 Design No. 953—Residence Cost to Build, $5,800 to $6,300 Page 166 Design No. 83—Residence Cost to Build, $5,000 to $5,300 Page 167 Design No. 1007—Residence Cost to Build, $5,100 t-o $5,500 Page 168 Design No. 933—Residence Cost to Build, $4,800 to $5,600 Page 169 Design No. 1006—Residence Cost to Build, $5,000 to $5,400 Page 170 Design No. 730—Residence Cost to Build, $5,860 to $6,340 Page 171 The Wonder House Description Page 172 Design No. 966—House Cost to Build, $4,450 to $5,150 Page 173 Design No. 966A, 966B—House Cost to Build, $4,450 to $5,150 Page 174 Design No. 966C, 966D—House . Cost to Build, $4,450 to $5,150 Page 175 Design No. 972—Residence Cost to Build, $8,800 to $10,300 Page 176 Design No. 1061—Residence Cost to Build, $14,000 to $15,000 Page 177 Design No. 620—Residence . Cost to Build, $12,000 to $15,500 Page 178 Design No. 786—Residence . Cost to Build, $9,500 to $10,000 Page 179 Design No. 693—Residence . Cost to Build, $18,000 to $25,000 Page 180 Design No. C, D. Page 181 Design No. E, F. Page 182 Design No. G, H. • Page 183 The costs of the buildings on this page have been carefully estimated However, owing to the varia- tion in prices of materials and labor in different localities the exact cost of these homes cannot be given. These estimates are all exclusive of heating and plumbing. 6 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Flats and Duplex Design No. 785 . .Cost to Build, $5,750 to $6,200 Page 184 Design No. 924 . .Cost to Build, $5,200 to $5,500 Page 185 Design No. 974 . .Cost to Build, $5,600 to $6,000 Page 186 Design No. 622 . .Cost to Build, $4,500 to $5,200 Page 187 Design No. 973 . .Cogt to Build, $5,000 to $5,500 Page 188 Design No. 1048 . .Cost to Build, $5,200 to $6,000 Page 189 Design No. 1065 . .Cost to Build, $5,400 to $6,200 Page 190 Design No. 721 . .Cost to Build, $6,900 to $7,400 Page 191 Design No. 700 . .Cost to Build, $8,200 to $8,950 Page 192 Design No. 616 . .Cost to Build, $8,000 to $8,950 Page 193 Design No. 750 . .Cost to Build, $10,000 to $10,800 Page 194 Design No. 850 . .Cost to Build, $15,000 to $18,000 Page 195 Interiors Description of Some Interiors.Pages 196-198 Interiors of Design Number 693 Page 199 Interiors of Design Numbers F, 1065 Page 200 Interior of Design Numbers 943, E.Page 201 Interior of Design Numbers 953,943 .Page 202 Interior of Design Numbers 973,940 .. . Page 203 Interior of Design Numbers 933,950 .Page 204 Interior of Design Numbers 956, 829 .Page 205 Interior of Design Numbers 1032,966 * .Page 206 Interior of Design Numbers 977, 948 .Page 207 Interior of Design Numbers 954,935 .Page 208 Interior of Design Numbers 940,953 .Page 209 Interior of Design Numbers 784,954 .Page 210 Interior of Design Numbers 977,734 . . Page 211 Interior of Design Numbers 973,943 .Page 212 Interior of Design Numbers 864,920 .Page 213 Interior of Design Number 950 (Dining Room) ........ Page 214 Interior of Design Numbers 974,620 .Page 215 Interior of Design Numbers 966, 966 .Page 216 Interior of Design Numbers 940, 784 .Page 217 Interior of Design Hall, Closet, Bath Room.Page 218 Advertising Section Building Products, Equipment and Accessories . . . Pages 219 to 256 The products and equipment which are represented in the advertising section of this book are all worthy of the reader’s serious consideration. A study of the advertising pages will be of great benefit to those who are about to build. These are all standard products and are endorsed and specified by the publishers of this book. The companies and individuals here represented cordially invite your inquiries and will be glad to furnish any special information concerning their goods which you may desire. The costs of the buildings on this page have been carefully estimated. However, owing to the varia¬ tion in prices of materials and labor in different localities the exact cost of these homes cannot be given. These estimates are all exclusive of heating and plumbing. 7 PREFACE 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 particular advantages your house has over the landlord’s. Practical reasons for building are understood by most people. Briefly, they are these: 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 require¬ ments. 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 convenience and comfort. For the young man and woman, home-building is particularly desir¬ able. Building “on the installment plan” appeals to such as 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 the world’s goods received their first start in this way. 9 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Building Your Home A MERICA may well be proud of her large and beautiful homes and of the architects who designed them. The greater number of small homes in all parts of the country, however, are, with few exceptions, almost uniformly lacking in any serious attempt at convenience of arrange¬ ment or beauty of design. The reason for this is apparent; when a person decides to build a home of elaborate proportions, he feels the need of a competent architect. He has the means to employ one, and he usually endeavors to engage the services of the best he can obtain. On the other hand, the man of moderate means, who can afford only a medium priced home, realizes that it is only through the most rigid econ¬ omy that he can hope to build a home with the necessary rooms, finished in the simplest style possible. Probably the majority of men in these circumstances determine at the outset that they will build without the services of an architect. The archi¬ tects themselves are largely responsible for this state of affairs, too, for many of the prominent men in the profession avoid rather than seek com¬ missions for building small houses. This class of work, as a rule, does not yield a revenue commensurate with the work it involves. The labor in making drawings and specifica¬ tions is nearly as great on a small dwelling as on a large one, with the fee varying in proportion to the cost. Therefore, the architects the country over, have established a sliding scale of charges which calls for a higher percentage on the smaller class of work. Undoubtedly, however, the chief cause of the non-employment of an architect by the prospective small-home builder, and consequently the lack of real architectural merit which is so universally apparent in these small houses, is due to a misconception on the part of the man who is about to build. He is mistaken in thinking that he will economize by planning the house himself, giving loose instructions to a contractor, or in attempting to build from plans furnished by the contractor-carpenter himself. In thinking that he can really secure the sort of home he wants, and save an architect’s fee, he is committing a folly, that he will invariably realize, to his everlasting regret, when it is too late. The man who purposely refrains from availing himself of competent technical skill in the designing of his home, is not only going to have a less convenient, less attractive, and less well-built house, but he is also going to spend more money in getting it, than he can possibly save in a moderate charge for a well made set of working plans. One may ask, what is the mission of such a book as this, if the per¬ sonal taste and prejudice of the owner of the prospective house is to be shown in the home itself. The answer is, that it will help the owner to know more definitely what he does want, what other people have found desirable in a home, and what, in a general way, constitutes a well bal¬ anced, economically constructed, livable house. There are two kinds of plans to be had, ready-made plans and plans made to order. Every owner must decide in advance which he will use. The advantages of ready-made plans are that they are economical (because, having been built many times, the actual cost of the building is fairly well determined in advance), and in our own particular case each plan in the 10 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. book is accompanied by a photograph of the actual building. Then, the ready-made plans are cheaper because architects producing them sell far and wide much in the same way that books are sold; therefore they can set a low price on each set of plans and still make a fair profit. The many plans in this book will give you a pretty definite impression of what your home should be. If this book can suggest to the layman what the many possibilities are, for his future home, and he will order a set of plans that best suits his requirements, we feel sure that he will ever after be numbered among our thousands of already satisfied clients. Some General Remarks. Our plans are carefully made and figured; drawn to *4 in. scale and specifications fully written covering the building in every detail. In selecting a plan always remember that every plan can be reversed for you without any extra charge. By reversing it, any plan can be made to fit an east, south, west or north exposure. Reversing the plan makes the position of the rooms exactly opposite from the way they are placed in the illustration shown in this book. A minor detail, such as the changing of a door or window from one location to another, is a simple matter. If the house you select needs only some such change to make it entirely suitable for your use, we appreciate the opportunity of co-operating with you. These little changes are easily and quickly made and will cost you nothing extra, providing they do 4iot affect the outside walls or outside door or window openings. Any plan illustrated in this book can have the addition of a sun room or a sleeping porch added to it if desired, for the nominal additional cost of $5, the same to be drawn on first or second story plan, with slip sheet attached to be placed in specifications. If you care to lay out your own idea of a floor plan, make a rough sketch of same, together with the number of the design you like best, and we will make you a special price on original plans. Our estimate of costs are based upon prices actually paid within the past 18 months for constructing the houses found in this book. We be¬ lieve it is only fair to our prospective client to treat this matter of cost honestly, and we advise him (when comparing our estimate with others, many of whom estimate 50% too low) not to be misled into thinking that we have not given the matter of cost painstaking consideration. The prices found herein are always exclusive of heating and plumbing, as these items are liable to vary considerably. For the heating plant, for an eight room house, a warm air furnace at $200.00, in our judgment, would be very satisfactory, but steam or hot water will cost from $300.00 to $500.00. The plumbing for an average house could be put in economically for $250 or any amount over that you care to pay. We wish to state that our plans are original and copyrighted and no one has a right to use one without our consent. If you see one of the plans contained in this book without our name you may know for a certainty that it is only a poor copy. Place your confidence in us and we will make a special personal effort to see that you get just what you want, and in just the way you want it. We believe we can satisfy the most exacting tastes, if you will give us the opportunity. There are many things to be said about planning and building a home; in fact, enough to more than fill this book without any illustrations, but the 11 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES author will briefly mention a few of the really important points to be con¬ sidered when building. There has been in the past an almost universal disregard of matters that are very helpful and useful to the builder of a home. If the reader will carefully study the following suggestions and be guided by them he will be more than repaid for his time. Surety Bonds and Liens. Have a complete set of plans and specifications and insist upon the contractor following them absolutely. Insist upon a Surety Bond from the contractor for protection against liens in case the contractor fails to pay any of his bills. Do not make any changes in the plans after letting the contract, for that will invariably make a loophole for the Bonding Company to escape liability. If you have never done any building, you can hardly realize what it means to avoid liens. The lien laws are most unfair to the builder of a home in nearly every state. Any firm who has furnished material, such as cement, plaster, lumber, mill work, etc., in fact, any material which has gone into the construction, can file a lien on your property and compel you to pay for it a second time if your contractor has not settled his accounts for the material entering into the construction of your house, and unless you have taken the precaution to compel your contractor to furnish you with receipted bills or other evidence of payment for all this material from the concerns who have supplied it, you are running a great risk. We have known of scores of people who, after having paid their contractor in full, later discovered that there were numerous liens filed against their homes, which necessitated their paying for many items a second time. By a little precaution you can overcome all of these difficulties and make the building of a home a pleasure instead of a hardship. A Good Rule for Computing the Cost of a Frame House. A well-constructed frame dwelling, including modern conveniences such as heating, plumbing, piping, and electric wiring, will cost approxi¬ mately twenty cents per cubic foot. The same house without the modern conveniences and not so well fin¬ ished can be constructed for approximately ten cents per cubic foot. To find the number of cubic feet in a dwelling, the rule is to measure the cubical contents of the cellar, first floor, second floor and attic, as well as the wings, hallways, and porches, both open or enclosed. 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 build¬ ing paper snugly fitted around the doors and windows. Building paper is really of great importance, for it is the paper skin that keeps out the wind. As everyone knows, it isn’t the low temperature of winter that makes rooms cold as much 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 covers every portion of the outside walls. Permit no cracks, however small, to remain uncovered. Sewage Disposal A sewage disposal plant for the average country home does not justify the services of a high-grade sanitary engineer. Such men have, put their best efforts onto big plants, where the reward is great, and so it happens 12 \ SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. that a thousand families living together in a city get a well-designed and perfect working bacterial sewage disposal system. At the same time a thousand families living separately in the country get no such service and are unable to enjoy the same benefits as their friends who live in com¬ munities. This condition led us to a serious study of the whole subject of sewage disposal, with the result that we are now able to give our clients the benefit of our investigations. We have prepared plans, after the most approved and scientific meth¬ ods, of a sewage disposal tank—one that is so simple in design that anyone can install it. In ordering a plan for a sewage disposal tank, state the number of rooms in your house and the number of occupants. We offer our plan for above tank with full working specifications and instructions for $10.00. Send for further information on “Sewage Disposal, and Its Relation to the Health of the Family.” Working Drawings. 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 same, four elevations and sections showing the method of construction, size of timbers, etc., as well as all necessary interior and exterior details with full explanations of same. Also an original set of typewritten specifications, embracing all materials and labor required for the completion of building, masonry, carpenter work, painting, wiring, etc. One full set of blue-prints and one copy of specifications will be under¬ stood to complete an order. Any additional copies will be charged for at the rate of five dollars for a full set of blue-prints and specifications. Bill of Materials. Upon request we will furnish a bill of materials for any design in the book for $5. But our plans and specifications are so prepared that esti¬ mates for lumber, mill work, etc., can be made directly from them, with¬ out going to the unnecessary expense of a bill of material. The best per¬ son to make such a bill is the contractor or builder who is going to put the material into the building. He can follow his own bill with greater econ¬ omy than one made by someone else. Any person who has purchased a set of our plans may feel at perfect liberty to write or call upon us during the progress of his work for informa¬ tion or advice pertaining to the construction of same. We aim to have our clients so well pleased with our plans that they will be willing to recom¬ mend us to their friends who contemplate the building of a home. How to Order Plans. When ordering plans, state correctly the number of the plan desired and as to whether it is to be as shown in the book, or “reversed.” As previously stated, this means a transposition of the rooms from one side to the other. We will blueprint any set of plans “reversed” without extra charge. All orders for plans must be accompanied by your check, P. O. or ex¬ press money order. Plans that are not so ordered will be sent to your bank with draft attached, with the privilege of examination. GLENN L. SAXTON STUDIOS, Dale C. Swain, Supervising Architect, Minneapolis, U. S. A. 13 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Modest Bungalow—No. 854. This is a very good plan to begin with. It has one large bedroom, and it can be arranged to have one room in the attic also. In this design, the dining room is brought forward, making an arrangement such as we put in very expensive homes. The living room has an open fireplace and a high window, under which one could place a piano or davenport. The kitchen has space for cupboards and a door, leading to the small entry at the rear, where there is space for the refrigerator. The porch at the rear is very con¬ venient. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of stucco, siding or shingles. Any of the mentioned materials would make a very attractive exterior for this little home. If this home were finished in the rough-cast stucco of pure white, and trimmings of moss green or a chocolate brown with a shingled roof, stained the same color as the trimmings, a very pretty bungalow would be the result. One could have the front porch screened in or sashed in if desired. Size—Width, 26 feet, depth 34 feet, over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement. Ceiling 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $10. For each additional set, $5. * 14 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Charming Bungalow—No. 5. Here is a beautiful example of the bungalow enters into the dining room in this design, a very large and has plenty of light entering from the large group of windows at the front and the two other windows at the side. Notice the large bathroom for a house of this size. The bedroom has the two-way ventilation and a fine clothes closet. The pantry and kitchen at the rear are both light and very handy. There is a small rear porch. The interior is finished in oak with oak floors for the principal living rooms; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is very appealing with its low roof-and projecting eaves. The shingles on the roof are stained a dark brown or a moss green. This little home is carried out in the shingles. The steps and floor of the piazza are of white cement. Everything combined gives a design which has proven to be very popular wherever it was built. - type, a home just for two. One novel feature. The living room is Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 32 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $10. For each additional set, $5. 15 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Small Bungalow—No. 843. If one is looking for something that is pr to build, here is a design that will please, I good looking, although it is plain and can be built economically. Notice the beautiful large living room extending across the en¬ tire front of the house. The dining room is also of generous size. There are two fine chambers each having a closet. The kitchen has built-in cupboards and a hall, which leads into the bathroom. The interior of this home is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; pine to enamel with birch or maple floors for the balance of rooms. The exterior can be finished of siding or shingles. The roof is very plain. The trimmings are painted an ivory white. The porch can be screened or sashed in if de¬ sired. actical, all on one floor and economical am sure. This small bungalow is very BED ROOM iotxii-o: KITCHEN TOWO'.' OUJ^CLQ. BED ROOM 10'-6Xfl : o:' DINING ROOM. I4-'OXH-0‘.' LIVING ROOM 25 : 0XI2 : O; PORCH. Size VY idth, 26 feet; depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $10. For each additional set, $5. 16 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Summer or Winter Bungalow—No. 87. This design would make a fine lake as well as winter home. It is what we call a five-room bungalow. The beautiful porch across the entire front makes it especially desirable for a lake home. The reception room is large and has a group of three windows. The living room and the dining room have pedestaled archways be¬ tween. The fireplace at the rear of the dining room gives one a welcome that is inviting. The pantry is just a little out of the ordinary. The kitchen has a fine closet, which can be used as a cupboard if one desires. The linen closet is built-in in the hallway near the bathroom. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors; the balance of the rooms finished in pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior of this bungalow is of siding. The gable on the front part of the roof is attractive. The shingles on the roof are stained a dark chocolate brown or a moss green in contrast to the color selected for the main part of the design. Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 28 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $12. For each additional set, $5. 17 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Homelike Bungalow—No. 868. In this design, I present something which is in great favor on the coast, and though only the'first floor is finished, there would be ample room on the second floor for a couple of small rooms. Because of its simplicity, it would be an economi¬ cal home to build. The rooms are all of generous size. The hall in the central part of the house makes it possible to enter any room without walking through the entire house, th'us saving a great deal of cleaning for the housewife. The front bedroom can be used as a den if one desires. There is a wide pedestaled arch¬ way between the living room and the dining room. The fireplace in the dining room throws a soft glow over this room and can be seen from the living room. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with siding. It could be finished with stucco or shingles if one desires. The shingles on the roof are stained a moss green and add to the beauty of this little home. Size—Width, 27 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 specifica¬ tions, $12. For each additional set, $5. PORCH 18 Rough-Cast Bungalow—No. 1014 The living room and dining room are built-in buffet with high windows on each range, cupboards, sink and broom closet. The grade door to the basement leads also to the kitchen. Every room opens from the main hall. The three windows at the right of the living room are es¬ pecially designed so that a couch or other furniture may be placed under same. The piazza can be used either in the winter or the summer. This would make an ideal lake or city home. The exterior is finished with the pure white cement and trimmings of ivory white. The brackets are painted a dark shade of brown. Finish in principal living rooms oak with oak or birch floors. Bal¬ ance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. 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 for $12.00. For each additional set, $5.00. practically one. The dining room has a side. The kitchen, or kitchenette, has a CL C BEL TO LB QO M 0-6' X S~6 BED K°°M 8-8"XI Z'-O ■! I _/ V//VG- Ik’ooM VlNING ,Z-0KI4-0 ' /o-ex/06' :: J 1^/AZ.ZA x/o 19 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES An Attractive Bungalow—No. 876. Any one wishing to build a bungalow, or a home where all of the rooms are on one floor, could not well find a more attractive design than the one shown. From the piazza, one enters into a vestibule which has a coat closet. The living room and dining room have a wide opening between and the fireplace can be seen from either room. In the living room there is a pretty group of three windows at the front and a high window at the side, under which the piano would be placed, while the dining room has a projecting square bay window, where a buffet could be placed very nicely. There is a large kitchen with built-in cup¬ boards on one side. The rear porch is very handy. The two bedrooms are at one side of the house with the bathroom between. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; bal¬ ance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. This design could be carried out with shingles or siding. Either would give an attractive exterior. The piazza could be screened or sashed in if one desires. The roof is stained a color selected by the owner, usually a moss green or a dark chocolate brown. r PORCH KITCHEN 13-6 X10-0 DINING ROOM 13-0X12-0 LIVINCTR00M 13-OX 12-6 BED ROOM ll-l»XI0-0 l BATH ] . BED ROOM 11-6 X ll-tf 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, $12. For each additional set, $5. 20 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Little Home for Two—No. 856. Here is a little bungalow with just enough space for two. There is a beautiful large living room with an extending window section; a pretty dining room at the frpnt, and a convenient kitchen; a light and airy bedroom at the rear, with a bath off from the kitchen. There is a nice pantry off from the kitchen with a window at one side. The dining room has a built-in buffet. If you are looking for a bungalow for a small family, here is one that has the world beat for convenience. The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel white with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with siding and projecting eaves, which are stained a dark color to correspond with the shingles on the roof. The porch can be screened in for the summer and sashed in for the winter, if one desires. This little home would be very pretty if it were finished with the pure white stucco and trimmings of a chocolate brown with a roof stained a moss green. 1 he effect would be very quaint and attractive for a small home. This would make a fine bungalow for a lake home and could be finished accordingly, making the cost much lower. Size—Width, 24 feet; depth, 30 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $13. For each additional set, $5. 21 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Small But Attractive Bungalow—No. 855. This design gives us a splendid floor plan and a very economical arrangement. The large rest room at the front can be used as a den or a spare bedroom if one wishes. This would give the capacity of two bedrooms, which is quite an important feature with most families. There is a large living room which opens into the dining room as well as the hall and rest room. The dining room has a pretty bay window. The bedroom at the rear has two closets, which is quite unusual. The kitchen is handy and opens out on the rear porch. The interior of this design is finished in oak for the prin¬ cipal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior can be finished with the siding, stucco or shingles, any of which would give an attractive appearance. The projecting section of the roof covers the front piazza and is covered with the same colored stained shingles as are on the main roof. There is a verv small gable in the center 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, $13. For each additional set, $5. 22 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Small Bungalow—No. 836. Here is another one of our very popular been an increasing demand for the past two bungalow is that the rooms are all on one floor, thus making it much easier to take care of. This design has a large living room with a small reception room at the side, which can be eliminated if one desires, mak¬ ing one large living room. There are two nice bedrooms and ample closet space. The dining room is of generous size and has two fine windows. The kitchen has built- in cupboards and an entry ofif at the rear, where there is space for the refrigerator. At the end of the hall, there is a fine linen closet. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; bal¬ ance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of shingles, but can be carried out with the siding or stucco. The shingles on the roof are stained a dark color to harmonize with the rest of the color scheme. Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 43 feet and 6 inches over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $13. For each additional set, $5. bungalow homes, for vears. One feature which there has in favor of the :ntr KITCHEN 10-0X10-0 » RED ROOM 11-0X12-0 DINING ROOM 13-6 XI1-0" BED ROOM 13 -0 XI1-0 LIVING ROOM 16-6 X13-0' PIAZZA 23 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Comfortable Bungalow Home—No. 852. In the Southwestern section of this country, where the bungalow originated, the term refers to a one-story house only. A house that is a story and a half or two stories is never spoken of as a bungalow. We, -—, in this section, have been educated to live in flat build¬ ings; naturally the bungalow will appeal to us more than a two-story or a story and a half building, and I dare say that within the next five or six years, this type of building is going to predominate over the whole United States. Here, we have shown a five-room bungalow with the living rooms at the front of the house, the kitchen, bedrooms and bath at the rear. There is an abundance of store room in the attic, and if you choose you can finish two rooms in this space, but it is not intended to be finished at this price. Birch or oak finish in principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of siding, shingles or stucco. Here we have it finished with the wide siding. The trimmings are all ivory white on this design in contrast to the dark color on the main part of the house and the shingles on the roof. Size—Width, 34 feet; depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15. For each additional set, $5. 24 9 \ A Rough-Cast Bungalow—No. 951. People who have lived in flat buildings will of this design, having all rooms on one floor, number of times and has proven a popular de¬ sign, being well arranged and economical to build. There could be one room finished in the attic by putting in a stairway from the closet in the rear of the back bedroom, run- ing up over the stairs going to the basement. There is a vestibule and a good sized coat closet as you enter. The living room has fine wall space for large pieces of furniture. The dining room has a built-in sideboard and a pretty group of windows at the side. Interior finish is oak for the principal liv¬ ing rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with maple or birch floors. The exterior is of rough-cast stucco with ivory white trimmings. The gable in the roof is finished with shingles, stained the same color as are the shingles on the roof. The porch can be screened or sashed in if one desires. This would make an ideal lake or city home. 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, $15. For each additional set, $5. I apreciate the wonderful convenience This plan has been built a great BE:ID K°°M 10-5X4-'X 10-10' DINING R°°M 15 -Z X 11-0 -i hti CV-o r L_l s. BED ROOM . 10-0'X M-6 LIVING-ROOM DttS 10-0' X l l-o" /Yo-fo"X low I jC: PIAZZA i 50 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A . A Physician’s Bungalow, Incorporating Up-To-Date Features—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 dwelling. The ar¬ rangement of the rooms is exceptionally complete in every detail. From the central hall, one can enter either the bathroom, the kitchen or either bedroom, besides the living room. The beautiful living room is very artistic with its pretty open fireplace at the end and the two high windows above on each side. The dining room is also attractive with its built-in sideboard and china closets with windows above the same. The bed¬ rooms have the two-way ventilation. The large closet for the rear bedroom has a small window. There is a coat closet ofif from the hall and a linen closet near the bathroom. In the second story, there is a sewing room, chamber and a den. If one desires, the large store room at the side can be made into one large chamber or two medium sized chambers, thus giving an unlimited amount of sleeping room space. The interior is finished in oak for principal living rooms, with oak floors; bal¬ ance of room, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior can be finished of siding, rough-cast stucco or shingles.. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 51 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Lake or City Bungalow—No. 1015 The exterior is very artistically designed with the stone columns on the porch, Jjrick to the first story window sills and the pure white rough-cast above the same. The piazza can be screened in for summer use and sashed in for winter use.,, In¬ terior finish in principal living rooms, oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch floors. 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. For each additional'set, $5.00. SLEEPING PORCH 14-0 X 8-6' i l CLo's TO I LtT 6-6X5-0 [Qi M CHAMBER 13-0' XI2-0" CLLos CHAMBER 12-6'X 15-0' STORE ROOM V SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S . A. An Ideal Bungalow Home—No. 751. Any one interested in a bungalow for their own home will find this a very inter¬ esting plan to study. This plan has a den and living room across the front. There is also a bedroom and bath in the first story of this plan with a small room connected with this bedroom, that can be used for a dressing room or sewing room as owner desires. Second story has three large chambers and abundance of closet space. Finish in first story red oak or gum throughout. Pine to enamel in second story. Birch or maple floors in each story. 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. Each additional set, $5. BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES An Artistic Bungalow—No. 934. Both the interior arrangement and exterior beauty will appeal to an artistic nature. There are seven well designed rooms, and every inch of space used to the best possible advantage. The living room and dining room are as one, with wide open archways between. The dining room opens into the kitchen, hall and a side piazza. There is a built-in sideboard in the dining room. The kitchen is very handy and complete in every detail. The hall leads to either bedroom or the bath, besides to the main part of the house. The interior is finished in oak for prin¬ cipal living rooms, with oak floors; bal¬ ance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The cobblestone piazzas and massive piers are the most prominent details of this exterior. The entire house is covered with a hip roof, with one single dormer on the front. Over each piazza is a double-pitched gable, supported on octagon posts, the fronts ornamented with half-timbers and panels of colored plaster. For one who de¬ sires a typical California bungalow, fitted to the northern climate, this design would be a good selection. Size—Width, 32 feet; depth, 54 feet over First story ceiling, 9 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $30. For each additional set, $5. main part. 54 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A . A California Bungalow Adapted to Northern Climate—No. 784. X As for arrangement of floor plan, this is one of the most comfy, 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. On the other end, there is a bay win¬ dow with three small lights. The dining room is very prett}' and has a built-in sideboard. The kitchen has carefully been planned to be con¬ venient in every detail. There is a rear entry and a porch off from the same. The three principal living rooms have beamed ceilings. The central hall leads into the two fine bedrooms and bathroom. Two or three chambers can be finished in the second story if desired at any time. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with the • rough-cast stucco to the belt course and the shingles above, giving a very atttractive appearance. The shingles on the roof can be stained any color that the owner desires. Size—Width, 36 feet; depth, 44 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet, 4 inches; second story, 8 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $35. For each additional set, $5. 55 RESIDENCES BUNGALOWS, CO T TAGES, A Bungalow Adapted to Any Climate—No. 977. This bungalow can be built in Southern California, Salt Lake, Denver, in Canada, or any location on the Atlantic coast. This is one of the most complete bungalows that has ever been produced. First story finished in red oak or gum; second story, pine to enamel. The sun room is also finished in Washington fir. Size—Width, 32 feet; depth, 48 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. For each additional set, $5. 56 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U . S. A. A Beautiful Colonial Bungalow—Design No. A The above photograph, as well as the one shown below, will give one many tine suggestions for the much admired colonial bungalow exterior. Every detail is designed to give the stately colonial appearance, yet is very quaint and appealing to the admirer of this type of architecture. The porches, windows, roofs, etc., are very attractive and can be effectively combined with any design where this style of architecture predominates. A Colonial Bungalow of Individual Beauty—Design No. B 57 bungalows, cottages, residences A Little White Cottage—No. 88 The interior is neat and unassuming as well as very comfortable. As the parlor is the principal living room, it needs be large, airy and light. This has been ac¬ complished in this design. The dining room is also of generous size The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is of siding, painted white with ivory white trimmings. The front porch can be screened in for Summer use or sashed in for Winter use. PIAZZA Size—Width, 20 feet 6 inches; 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, $10. For each additional set, $5. U . S . A . SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, Just for Two—No. 13 The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is a combination of siding to the belt course with shingles above. The shingles are stained a moss green or a dark brown. Size—Width, 20 feet 6 inches; depth, 24 feet over main part. First storyceiling, 8 feet,8 inches; second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $10. For each additional set, $5. ROOF 59 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Little Paradise for Two—No. 80 The living room extends across the entire front of this design and is light and made attractive by the open fireplace at the rear with its built-in seat at the side of the same. There is a combination stairway. The dining room is large and has splen¬ did wall space. There is a fine pantry with space for the refrigerator, which is to be iced from the rear porch. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of siding, or rough-cast cement. In the above design it is shown of the siding. This would make a very good plan for a lake home. DinihG noon IO ; 6'XllT' kitchch I 0 ' 6 '\ 9 'O' uvirtG noon 2i : d'x 11-o’ 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, $10. For each additional set, $5. GHAMDER I 3 - 6 X 8 : 0 ' CJiAHRER 9-'OX 14-0" CLO 3 CHAnocF I I- G X 11 - 0' CLO Boor 60 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Cozy Home—No. 870 The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of siding to the second story window top and shingles for the balance. There is a pretty porch, which extends across the entire front of the house. Size—Width, 20 feet 6 inches; depth, 24 feet 6 inches over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet; second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. PORCH One set of plans and specifications, $10. For each additional set, $5. I DIMING ROOM *1-0X12-0 KITCHEN 10-0X12-0 LIVING ROOM 1*1-0X11-0 PIAZZA Si 61 A Modest Cottage Home—No. 724 This is a very compact cottage home that is within, the limits of any salaried man. Makes a very comfortable home and has all the features that are contained in homes that cost many times the amount of this one. In the first story of this cottage we have a large living room, pretty open stairway, also coat closet and vestibule. There is a good sized dining room and kitchen with rear entry. In the second story are two good sized chambers, good closet space and good sized bathroom. If one does not desire to have the house modern, the bathroom can be used as a small sleeping room. In this way we get the capacity of three chambers in the second story. Maple floors in first and second story. Hardwood finish in first story, gum to enamel in second story. The exterior is very neatly carried out with the siding, painted preferably white. The porch can be screened or sashed in if desired. • 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, $10. For each additional set, $5. 62 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Pretty Gable Roof—No. 112 There is a combination stairway and an open fireplace at the end. There is a rear porch with refrigerator in pantry and door opening from porch. Finish in principal living rooms, is oak with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is of siding or stucco, either of which will make a very pretty cot¬ tage. The roof is very odd. The 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, $10. For each additional set, $5. 63 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Popular Cottage Home—No. 837 This little home has proven to be a very popular design, as it is very home¬ like and not expensive to build. 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 win¬ dows, under which one can place a piano, davenport or any other large piece of furni- dows, 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. PIAZZA Jj 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, $13. For each additional set, $5. 64 CHAMBER 14-OX %-(o T CLO 1 Z Wfl CLO CHAE1T3EIR 14'-0“XX*!n •AW. A Comfortable Cottage Home—No. 821 The combination stairway is very handy and the entry at the rear, where there is space for a refrigerator. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is of siding all over except the small gable at the front, which is of shingles, stained a dark color to match the main roof. The piazza at the front can be screened or sashed in if one desires. Size—Width, 24 feet; Depth, 26 feet over main part; also 26 feet by 28 feet. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $15. For each additional set, $5. PIAZZA w —-- □- a cWl m 76 A Splendid Cottage Home—No. 827 This design can be appreciated by those who are seeking an artistic and practical home. The dining room is brought forward to the front of house, a feature growing more and more in favor. There are built-in cupboards in the kitchen, and that great convenience, a clothes chute. Small panel doors open into the chute from both the kitchen and bathroom. The first story may be finished in red oak, birch, or gum and the second story in a mixed quality of birch or pine to enamel. The exterior is of siding or rough-cast cement. The shingles on the roof are stained. 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, $15. For each additional set, $5. 1 CHAMTO icr-oxi i'd chamber 15'O'XH'O’ CHAMP5ETR 13-id Xt l-O' r>oo r 77 BUNGALOWS, C O T TAGES, RESIDENCES A Suburban Home—No. 838 The vestibule leads into the reception room, which has a pretty stairway, leading to the second story and a built-in seat underneath. The living room is large and leads into the dining room, which has a bay window and a sideboard with two windows on each side. The kitchen has a fine pantry and a small entry at the rear. The interior finish is of oak or gum for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished of narrow white siding, 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, 24C feet. Depth, 30G 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, $16. For each additional set, $5. DINING ROOM 13-6x1*0: KITCHEN 11-fcW •LIVING ROOH II-6XI5-0’ 78 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. The Little Brown Cottage—No. 790 Very complete and compact and with an excellent interior arrangement. Birch floors throughout. Red Gum finish in first story, Birch or White Pine in second story to enamel. The exterior is of either clapboarding or shingles. The front piazza is screened and sashed in according to the weather. Size—Width, 22 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, $17. For each additional set, $5. 79 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Cottage or Bungalow, Just As You Like—No. 964 We gain almost one-third more floor space most any other cottages that are of this size danger from the floors in the second story being cold where it projects, as the greatest care is taken in the construction of the same. Has a beautiful living room across the front, vestibule, coat closet, and a very attractive stairway with built-in seat. We have a nice entry and the refrigerator is iced from this space. There is also a large closet built-in for brooms, mops, table leaves, etc. There are three fine sleeping rooms in the second story and if one desires a sleeping porch can be built over the rear one-story part, splendid closets and a liberal sized bath. First story finished in gum or birch; second story, pine, to enamel; hardwood floors throughout. Exterior is of siding to the belt course with shingles above. The projecting eaves and trim are painted an ivory white. than can possibly be accomplished in on the ground floor, and there is no Size—Width, 24 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 80 / SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Splendid Cottage at Low Cost—No. 752 Gum or red oak finish throughout first story. Pine to enamel in second story, white maple floors throughout both stories. The exterior is of rough-cast cement with trimmings of ivory white. The porch can be screened or sashed in if desired. Size—Width, 22 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 81 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Just a Cottage Home—No. 950 There is a beautiful living room across the entire front with a spacious dining room in rear of same, and a small den or sewing room in rear opening into the dining room. A combination stairway with grade door underneath. Three good chambers in second story and abundance of closet space, large bathroom, linen closet and a sleeping porch connecting with the rear chamber. Birch or maple floors throughout with red oak or gum in first story and pine to enamel in second story. The exterior is a combination of siding to the belt course with shingles above. The porch can be screened or sashed in if one desires. 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. SLEEPINCr ■P°KCH CL_° CHAMT5&R 12-0' XT 6 CHAMT3E.K I O'-(S XI0 -0 CL° CHAMT5ESR. ' 2-0'X 10-6 K°of- 82 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Seven-room Cottage—No. 725 The first story has large living room across entire side with pretty bay window. There is a stairway to second story from rear of living room. The dining room has built-in sideboard; the kitchen is well supplied with cupboards and working table. In the second story there are three chambers, all of which have windows on two sides. There is a large bath-. Good closets in each one of the chambers and sleeping porch in the rear. Oak or gum finish in first story and pine to enamel in second story. The roof has wide, projecting eaves, supported by large brackets, the whole design worked out on the Craftsman order. The siding is up to the belt course and the shingles above. The porch can be screened or sashed in if one desires. \ 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 83 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Cottage of Sunshine—No. 965 This little cottage has a beautiful living room across the front, a dining room in the rear of same, good pantry and large kitchen, combination stairway, and a splendid piazza across the entire front of the house. First story is finished in gum, red oak or Washington fir of clear quality. Second story is pine to enamel, southern pine, or Washington fir could be used for the second story. The exterior is of siding to the belt course and shingles above. 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 1 CL° T3ALC°h’V KM. II raasyNBB&n CHAMBER 16 -0* X 10 -0' chamber! lO-ONlO-O" CHAMBER 16-0''X 10-0 BALC°MY 84 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Snug Home—No. 980 This home for an economical investment is as near complete as money can buy. Large living room, vestibule with coat closet off of same, good sized dining room, pantry and a good sized kitchen, with entry, and a very pretty staircase. Finish for principal living rooms is oak with oak floors, balance of rooms pine to enamel white. The exterior is of siding painted in any color selected by the owner. The shingles are stained a moss green or a dark brown. 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 85 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Good Home with 16-foot Studding—No. 961 This design has living rooms across the entire front, opening up with the dining room by pedestal archway, with built-in cupboards in each one, which can have leaded glass in panels, thus making bookcases on each side-opening in the living room. We have a combination stairway with grade door under the same. This house contains all of the features that are desired by the housewife; broom closet in the entry; refrigerator trapped into laundry in basement, etc. One could finish one or two rooms in the attic. Birch or maple floors throughout. Birch or gum; second story, pine to enamel. The exterior is of siding painted in any color selected by the owner. 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, $18. For each additional set, $5. 8G SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A . A Very Comfortable Cottage—No. 967 The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; pine to enamel with birch or maple floors for the balance of rooms. 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 -ceiling, 8 feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $18. For each additional set, $5. 25-0“ X 12-0 87 cd"dco I nr co>h BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES California Type of Bungalow—No. 1042 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. 88 cp>—I SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Pure White Cement With Half-Timber Design—No. 1044 Finish in principal living rooms, oak or red gum with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. # 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, $18.00. For each additional set, $5.00. “1 DEN IZ-O X f-6" T- COM VlNING K 00 M 14-0'XI2-O' Clos T C.L_‘ CHAMBER 14-OX 12-0' LIVING J KITCHEN 12-O'xq-O’ ■■ - /l o
  • !e — = — I ~~ « i ■ i • PANT f C u p b T DEN iJ-0"X7 : 6 L i i i i j i SLEEPING PoRCH 13-O X l'~C" K ITCH Em 12-0 X9-6 lfs IS K W Coat Clo. OMINGr K°°M 14 - 0 " XI3-0" CHAMBER 3-0" X 10-6" CLo. LIVING TL°°M Z5-CTX 13-6" Bath £ 1-&.X6~6 L. m. ■ CHAMBER I 1-0X10-0" 3 1 | CL° _1 "CHAMBER :3 C X 10-6' CL°. V n 1 m Loop- • 104 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Pretty Cottage With Up-to-Date Piazza—No. 1019 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. 105 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES The Little Brown House—No. 940 The beauty of the exterior as well as that of the interior has made this a popular and well-liked design. The long living room is made attractive by the fireplace at one end with its two Dutch windows on either side and the group of windows on the other side. The dining room is very pretty. It has the beamed ceiling and a beau¬ tiful built-in sideboard with china closets on both sides with windows above. The interior finish is oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The dark stained shingles are used for the exterior of this design with the trim¬ mings and projecting eaves of ivory white. There is a very pretty piazza, which can be screened in for the summer or sashed in for the winter. 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. 106 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Story and a Half Cottage—No. 733 This cottage has a central hall with living rooms on both sides. Dining room, kitchen and pantry on one side, living room and sun room on the other side. Stairs to second story in rear of hall, underneath which are stairs out through grade entrance or on down to basement. A beautiful fireplace, in living room. Back of this is sun room which takes the place of den or library, making a splendid place to live in the sunshine. The second story has three chambers, good closets, also sleeping porch all enclosed and very large bath. Interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel. The exterior is of shingles, stained a very dark color with trimmings of ivory white. There are flower boxes at the first story window sills. Size—Width, 30 feet. Depth, 32 feet, over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specification For each additional set, $5. story ceiling, 8 feet. $25. 107 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES # A Very Popular and Attractive Little Home—No. 723 Here is offered a plan that meets the popular demand for a large piazza. Kitchen has rear entry, with mop and broom closet and space for refrigerator. Birch or white maple floors throughout first and.second story. Gum or red oak finish in first story and pine to enamel in second story. The exterior is of siding painted in color selected by the owner. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. p&— ■ —-- —J--i 108 =□= f3ALC°NY rio ,C 3 L_° OL ~ CHAMBER r+c*-t 1 CHAMBER LA X 10 PIAZZA rL H'A Ml I3EP 3'- 4 'X I I n Roof J 116 S. A. A Charming Combination Rough Cast and Clapboard—No. 774 Here is a very complete home and is one of the most complete homes that can possibly be designed. There is a wide piazza across the front. Large living room with end made into a semi-sun room, also a beautiful open fireplace across the corner. Pretty dining room with built-in sideboard and beamed ceiling. Large pantry and a very well arranged kitchen, and entry. Second story contains four nice chambers, bathroom, abundance of closet space with a balcony in rear and large sleeping porch across the front. Red gum, birch or red oak finish throughout first story, pine to enamel in second story. Birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior of this home is pure white stucco to the second story window sills and siding painted dark above with ivory white trimmings. The piazza is very attractive. There are flower boxes at the sun room windows in the second story. 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, $20. For each additional set, $5. I. __ | T7."y 117 ' bungalows, cottages, residences An Artistic Lakeside Design—No. 1032 i , i . i > i ; -»» ' i L Size—Width, 24 feet; depth, 38 feet over ma,in part. First floor ceiling, 9 feet; second story ceiling,;, 8 feet. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. _ . ..... , . «k C nn One set of plans and; specifications, $20.00. For each additional set, $5.00. i ,, n n b ij. SUN ■R 00 M 23' X 7-‘" E/V-TK’.A/'fC.iz f^OTZCH OWNERS CHAMBER . 2.3 X IS' 1 -1 Q 118 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Square Design—No. 1050 Finish in principal living rooms, oak or Washington Fir with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine 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, $20.00. For each additional set, $5.00. KITCMEM l2- fe 'X T 6 " DlhlHCc KOOM 14 X 13' _J VI NG -ROOM 20 - fc " X 13- 6 PIAZZA SEWING- ROOM 7 \F b ofl BATH (a \ | | MMM 1■ |C/os J CHAMBBJZ fcl CHAMBER 13 X I3-* 1 J3- e 'X II 119 t A Popular Colonial Home—No. 86 This design contains eight splendid rooms. Finish in principal living room, oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 24 feet; depth, 26 feet over main part. Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 28 feet over main part. Size—Width, 26 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 for any of the above sizes, $20.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 120 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Convenient Home—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 the 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. For each additional set, $5.00. LINING T^OOM £5 X 13 ' PIAZZA 3 * 121 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Plaster and Brick Veneer Design—No. 1021 Finish in principal living rooms, oak or red gum with oak floors. Balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 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, $22.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 122 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Much Admired Design—No. 1036 This design was very carefully designed and the result is that the owner is very well pleased with his home and receives compliments from everybody. The living room opens into a sun room by a French door at the side of the fireplace. The dining room has two groups of windows. The exterior of this home is finished in the rough-cast cement with dark trimmings and casings and base of ivory white. The flower box at the sun parlor is an interesting feature. The interior is finished of oak with oak floors for the principal rooms and pine to enamel with birch or maple floors for the balance of the rooms. Size—Width, 28 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, $24.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 123 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Practical Square Home—No. 735 This makes a very complete plan and is within the reach of almost every home builder. There is a wide piazza across entire front, which is screened in, in summer and can be sashed in, in winter if desired. The living room has beautiful open fire¬ place. There is a very pretty dining room and well arranged kitchen. The second story contains four good sized, well shaped rooms and there is ample closet space for each one of these chambers. There is large bathroom with medicine cabinet, built in over lavatory with beveled plate mirror. Finish in first story is gum or red oak, with pine to enamel in second story, with birch or maple floors throughout both stories. The exterior in this design is white siding with wide projecting eaves. The front and rear porch are both screened in. 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. For each additional set, $5. 124 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Pretty Study in Brown Shingles—No. 787 Especial attention is called to the arrangement of the garage, avoiding the neces¬ sity of going into the cold on a winter’s night. In the second story are four splendid chambers, fine, large closets. Birch or white maple floors throughout, red gum wood or red oak for first story, gum wood in second story with birch doors, the gum wood enameled white and the doors stained a rich brown mahogany to give that splendid combination of white enamel and mahogany for sleeping rooms. The exterior is carried out in shingles, stained a dark brown. The effect thus obtained is very pretty. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 125 COTTAGES, RESIDENCES BUNGALOWS, A Practical and Economical Residence—No. 899 The dining room has a built-in sideboard, beamed ceiling and Dutch window. Birch floors throughout with birch or gum finish in first story and pine to enamel in the second story. The exterior is siding, painted in color selected by owner. 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. For each additional set, $5. = 126 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. An Imposing Colonial Home—No. 729 Here is a colonial design which is inexpensive to build and has all the features and details that are put into the more expensive plans. Birch or maple floors throughout first and second stories. Red oak or gum finish in first story and pine to enamel in second story. The exterior is siding, painted white enamel, trimmings of ivory white. There is a pretty porch at the front. Size—Width, 24 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. For each additional set, $5. 127 bungalows, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Beautiful Colonial Design—No. 357 :*♦»«***< :**»♦♦* xi The interior finish throughout first story, oak, birch or gum, and second story, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors on both stories. The exterior is finished with siding, painted an ivory white; trimmings are also of white. \ Size—Width, 31 feet. Depth, 32 feet, over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet, 3 inches. Second story ceiling, 8 feet, 3 inches. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet, 6 inches. One set of plans and specifications, $25. For each additional set, $5. PIAZZA i fr r- - —- -■ m _ m . . a 128 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. An Economical and Up-to-Date Design—No. 639 The floor plan of this design deserves much admiration, with its up-to-date features of the breakfast porch, long living room with piazza off from one side, portico entrances, etc. The piazza off from the living room can be glassed in and made into a sun parlor if one desires. This piazza is closed off from the living room by two French doors, cut up with one-half inch copper bar divisions. The exterior is covered with rough-cast cement of the natural gray color, and ivory white trim¬ mings for all outside woodwork. Finish for principal living room is oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with maple or birch floors. Size—Width 34 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. For each additional set, $5.00. 129 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Convenient Square Design—No. 1055 Finish in principal living rooms, oak with oak floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 28 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 for $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Very Artistic Stucco Design—No. 1043 This home is finished with the pure white cement exterior with the dark trim¬ mings. 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, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 131 BUNGALOWS, RESIDENCES COTTAGES, Attractive Design in Shingle and Siding Effect No. 889 The interior is finished, in the principal living rooms, gum, birch or oak with oak floors. The balance of the interior, pine to enamel 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 132 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. 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. 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 ceiling, 8 feet, 2 inches. Full basement; ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 133 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES Design With Garage in Rear—No. 632 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. nn One set of plans and specifications, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00 134 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Rough-Cast Residence—No. 775 There is a beautiful large living room across the entire side with a? fireplace at the rear and two windows on either side, a pretty dining room in front at the side, with a beautiful built-in sideboard and china closets on both sides. The sun room is entered from the living room by two French doors. The kitchen is well designed and has a small hall, which leads to the stairways. There are three nice chambers in the second story, good closet space and a large bathroom with two windows. The interior is finished in oak for the principal living rooms with oak floors; balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is very pleasing for a rough-cast home. It has the brick carried up to the height of the first story window sills and the rough-cast above made pure white. The cornice rafter ends, as well as the trim, is painted a dark brown. The shingles on the roof are stained a moss green. All tend to give a very pleasing combination to this design. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 135 A Well Arranged Colonial Home—No. 834 The interior finished in oak for the principal living roms, with oak floors; the balance of rooms, pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with siding, painted gray or white, and trimmings of ivory white. The front piazza can be screened in if one desires. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. • - 1 ft PORCH 136 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Up-to-Date Design in Rough-Cast—No. 1029 Finish of exterior is medium colored cement rough-cast with dark trimmings. 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, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 137 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Model Colonial Home—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. 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. For each additional set, $5. 138 A Practical and Sensible Home—No. 932 The interior is finished in red oak, gum or birch for the principal living rooms, with oak floors, and balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch floors. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 139 BUNGALOWS, RESIDENCES COTTAGES, Rough-Cast Cement and Shingles—No. 1023 Finish in principal living rooms, red oak with red 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, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 140 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, u. s. A Colonial Home—No. 833 This design is practical and has proven very popular. On the first floor there is a large living room, a dining room, and bedroom that can be used as a den. The interior is finished in gum or birch for the principal living rooms, with birch floors, and for the balance of rooms, pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with white siding and trimmings of ivory white. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 141 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES. «• A Beautiful Residence—No. 1062 The interior finish for the principal living rooms is 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, $25.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 142 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. An Attractive Colonial Design—No. 888 A . The interior finish is gum, oak or birch for the principal living rooms and pine to enamel for the balance of rooms, with birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior is finished of siding, painted either gray or white, and trimmings of ivory white. There is a pretty porch, which can be screened in for the summer. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 32 feet, over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet. Second story ceiling, 8U feet. Full basement. Ceiling, 7 feet. One set of plans and specifications, $25. For each additional set, $5. 143 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Good Colonial Design—No. 957 This design has many attractive features. 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. The piazza posts are of red pressed brick with Colonial white columns. 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. For each additional set, $5. 11 M H HB 144 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Desirable Colonial Home—No. 825 The projecting bay windows in this design add to its beauty. The one in the living room has a built-in seat, which gives a cozy appearance to this room. The interior is finished with oak for the principal living rooms, with oak floors; the balance of rooms, pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with siding, painted white. The porch is very attractive. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 145 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Rough Cast Residence—No. 754 This plan has a combination stairway from the reception room, also from the kitchen with a grade door and stairway to basement underneath same. Pretty dining room well lighted, with a handsome sideboard built-in. Den in rear of same. Finish in first story, red oak or gum. Finish in second story, pine to enamel, maple or birch floors throughout both stories. The exterior is rough-cast cement with English half-timbers arranged in a neat and attractive manner. Size—Width, 28 feet. Depth, 37C 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. For each additional set, $5. 146 A Modern Residence—No. 931 This design is a very good example of the modern square house, which, though the most economical kind of a house to build, has often many commendable features. The exterior is plain, but does not lack character, and will look the same for years to come. The feature of the central hall is seldom incorporated in inexpensive houses. Another good feature is the combination grade door and kitchen entrance to cellar. First story finished in clear birch or gum and second story in pine to enamel, with birch floors throughout. The exterior is siding, painted white, with trimmings of ivory white. The piazza extends across the entire front. In all it is a neat and practical design to build. Size—Width, 32 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. For each additional set, $5. 147 N A Model Home—No. 865 From the piazza one enters into the hall, which opens into the dining room on one side and the living room on the other. The interior is finished with oak or gum. The balance of rooms, pine to enamel. Birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior of this home is very artistic with the pure white siding brought up tO' the belt course and the second story shingled a dark color with trimmings of ivory white. The buttresses as well as the balance of the front piazza are built of red pressed brick. The steps and floor of the piazza are of pure white cement. The flower boxes at the front windows are very attractive and add to the beauty of this design. Size—Width, ZZ l / 2 feet. Depth, 25^2 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. For each additional set, $5. 148 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Tired Man’s Rretreat—No, 778 This home is restful to look at and when you enter the interior is still more so. There is a beautiful living room, sun room opening off with French doors and an unusually well-planned combination stairway. The three principal living rooms are at the front of this home, with the kitchen, combination stairway and entry at the rear. The second story contains three splendid chambers, besides a large sleeping porch. There is an abundance of closet space and a large sized bathroom. The principal living rooms are finished in red gum, birch or oak with oak or birch floors. The balance of rooms in pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. The exterior is finished with the rough-cast stucco and dark trimmings. The front steps and floor of piazza are of pure white cement. The piazza is screened in for the summer and sashed in for the winter if one desires. 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, $25. For each additional set, $5. 149 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Good Home—No. 865-B . This residence is a type of the bungalow home, modified to a two-story residence. The house has considerable character and individuality, entirely different from any other house along the street, no matter where you might build. It is not only an attractive house from the exterior point of view, but it is also a practical house from an interior standpoint. The den and living room, with its open fireplace, is at the front of the house and the dining room and kitchen is at the rear. One can enter the kitchen through the hall without entering the other part of the house. There are four light chambers in the second story, ample closet space and a bathroom; also a balcony at the front. The interior is finished of gum or oak with oak floors and the balance of the rooms, pine to enamel, with birch or maple floors throughout. The exterior is finished of siding, painted a dark color, with trimmings of ivory white. 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, $25. For each additional set* $5. 150 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. Practical and Late Design for Cement-Stucco—No. 1041 Size—Width, 26 feet; depth, 36 feet over main part. First story ceiling, 9 feet; second story ceiling, 8 feet. _ One set of plans and specifications, $26.00. Each additional set, $5.00. DEN 13-0 X^'-(o' French dccrjl DINING 7?ooM ..13-OX/2-0" PORCH =1 v cr: c u KITCHEN I I - (o'X12-6" Salt'd iron Clothes Chute.'*. Stride doer DIVING 'R.ooM 18-0 X 12-6' VESTct F/AZZA =□ BLEEPING Po%CH[ 13-0 X 0-(o BALCONY CHAMM TO XlO-O BATH XT X 8-0 HALL rr 1 Is C/os ■ OWNERs CHAMBEk IZ-10 XJ2-8' CHAMBER. II'- / 0 " X l O'- JZo of= U 151 BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, RESIDENCES A Convenient Square Design—No. 650 The exterior is finished with white siding to the belt course and shingles above stained a dark shade with white ivory trimmings. Finish in principal living rooms is oak, red gum or Washington fir with oak or maple floors. Balance of rooms pine to enamel with birch or maple floors. 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, $26.00. For each additional set, $5.00. 152 SAXTON STUDIOS, MINNEAPOLIS, U. S. A. A Study in Shingle and Rough-Cast—No. 780 The sun room and sleeping porches are now a permanent part of the home and seem to be as essential as the chambers and bath. This plan has both of the above named features incorporated in it and the two floor plans are as complete as can possibly be made. They include every feature that a housewife has ever desired in the way of convenience. There is really no necessity for further description of this plan as everything is shown plainly on the two floor plans. Birch or maple floors throughout. First story finish, birch, red gum or red oak, second story, pine to enamel. The exterior is finished with pure white cement to second story window sills with stained shingles above. Trimmings, shingles and roof stained a dark color. Flower boxes at front windows. 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, $27. For each additional set, $5. L rs. No other doors so com¬ pletely satisfy or serve. No other doors add as much distinction to either the exterior or interior of a dwelling. On the top rail of every genu¬ ine Morgan Door you can find the stamp of the maker. Every door so stamped is guaranteed. Send your name for our book, “The Door Beautiful.” Full of unique suggestions for your home. Morgan Company OSHKOSH, WIS. Distributed by MORGAN SASH & DOOR CO. Chicago, Ill. • MORGAN MILLWORK CO. Baltimore, Md. 223 For bedding and glazing skylights, con¬ servatories and glass construction generally, setting tiles in floors, walls, etc., Kuhls’ Elastic Glazing Composition is unequalled. For Pointing up stone work, terra cotta, granite, etc., made specially to match any stone. A special liquid is made to paint in between stone, etc., before applying Elas¬ tic Glazing Composition. It is elastic and as it never sets hard, retains its elasticity indefinitely, hence saves breakage of glass, as it yields slightly to atmospheric conditions and always makes a tight joint. Sample on request. Send for booklet giving agents in U .S- Manufactured by H. B. FRED KUHLS 3d Ave. and 65th St. Brooklyn, N. Y. You Need This “Detachable” Hose Reel We guarantee it. Its the only reel that re¬ volves on the faucet with the water flowing through the hose. It will keep your hose free from kinks or twists — make it last much longer. Can be at¬ tached and detach¬ ed instantly. To attach, simply put the reel on the faucet, set the clamp, turn on the water and you can pull the hose off in any direction. To remove, wind up the hose with the reel on the faucet, loosen the clamp and lift it off. *i he hose is drained easily. Special faucet comes with each reel. You can get the Detachable Hose reel on trial. Use it ten days before buying. Send for a copy of "Useful Things for the Lawn." It fully Jescnbes the "Detachable" Hose Red, the "Easy Emptying" Grass Catcher for Lawn Mowers and a number of other mighty valuable lawn articles The Specialty Co. Raymond Ave. St. Paul, Minn., The Heart of the Heating Plant Comfort Health Safety In Heating the Home This device proven satisfactory in thousands of homes for nearly a third of a century takes complete and accurate charge of the drafts and dampers of any kind of heating plant burning coal or gas Pi Heat Regulator Automatically maintains a uniform temperature of any desired degree day and night. The clock attachment can be easily set to operate automatically and silently at any pre-determined hour for a lower temperature for the night coming back in the morning at any exact hour to the warmer daytime tem¬ perature. Every Architect—Every Builder Every Home Owner should be fully acquainted with the service this device renders in comfort, convenience and economy. Easily installed in any home old or new under a positive guarantee of satisfaction. Sold by the heating trade everywhere. Write us for Booklet. Shows all Models, explains details, gives prices. {Also see Sweets Catalogue). Minneapolis Heat Regulator Co. General Offices Fourth Ave. So. & 28th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Boston — Syracuse — Cleveland St. Louis — Chicago 224 Linen Felt made from Flax Fibre Between You and the Weather A N application of inch Linofelt as shown above, plus %- * * inch on Sheathing Boards or directly on studding next to lath and plaster, means a 40% saving in fuel each winter and an unestimated comfort the year around. ffl IBROFELT as an insulator holds first place in the Building World Recommended and Specified by Leading Architects. Keeps Heat out in Summer and Heat in in Winter. Booklets and samples descriptive of all types of heat and sound resisting insulation sent on request. No obligation. UNION FIBRE COMPANY WINONA, MINNESOTA 225 Ripolin Enamel Pa i n t Made in Holland and standard the world over. Ripolin is specified by the ma¬ jority of architects for all enamel work in residences. Ripolin comes in a wonderful High Gloss porcelain-like finish, a beautiful Semi-Gloss or rubbed effect—a perfect velvet Flat. Ripolin is the most economical paint for residence use because it can be washed year after year and still look like new. That is, you can continue to get the sur¬ face you want by washing Ripo¬ lin when you would have had to repaint with any other enamel made. J. A.&W. Bird & Co. DISTRIBUTORS New York BOSTON Chicago This is our One Day Auto¬ matic Clock Attachment. By winding the clock and setting the indicator for 60 at night, clock will automatic¬ ally move it to 70 in morning which leaves drafts open till temperature reaches 70, then it will automatically close. When You Build or Install a Heating Plant Don’t forget that We have the best and most active Auto¬ matic Regulator on the market. Puts the tending of the heater on a “scien¬ tific efficiency basis” by keeping the tem¬ perature at normal ancf preventing the wasteful burning of coal, soon saving its cost in fuel. Saves unnecessary running up and down stairs to open and close dampers. Thermostat is set at the degree of heat you wish to maintain and it automatically opens and closes the dampers—insuring even, healthful and economical heat. Adds 100 per cent to the comfort and cheerfulness to the home by keeping the entire house at a uniform temperature. FIVE YEARS GUARANTEE Write or phone to Larson & Webb Heat Regulator Co. 1709 East Lake Street, Minneapolis N. W. Drexel 1166 Auto 52 366 Our prices most reasonable This is our Eight Day Auto¬ matic time Attachment Our Eight Day Automatic lowers its own indicator in evening and moves it back to 70 in morning for a week on one winding. No Regulator made is superior. 226 North Star Varnish Co. Varnish and Stain Makers Works: 608-622 Vandalia St. ST. PAUL, MINN. PRODUCTS: Buckhorn Floor Varnish A Finish for the highest grade floors. Buckhorn Interior Finish For the highest grade of inside work. Buckhorn Flat Varnish A Flat Varnish that is durable, contains no wax, and should be used when a flat effect is desired. Elastic Floor Varnish To be used when a moderate cost is desired without sacrificing durability. Elastic Interior Finish For general inside work. Buckhorn Elastic Spar For Boats, canoes and all outside work — waterproof. Premier Quality Flat Wall Paints A sanitary finish for walls, ceilings and all inside wood work. E, Z. Oil Stains All shades. Saves time and money. When you build, get the above finishes and you will be satisfied. 227 PRIVATE LIGHTING SYSTEMS (Electric) PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS (Pneumatic) W ATER for the smallest cottage and the largest residence in city or country; for Bath Room, Laundry, Garage, Barn, Lawn and Fire Protection. Water from shallow or deep wells, cisterns, river or lake. Water from any distance, in any quantity, at any pressure, without fail, without trouble, automatic — by the simplest method known. All systems are furnished complete and can be installed by any mechanic. Fig. 886 This complete Paul Water System, illustrated by Fig. 887, is recommend¬ ed for suburban and country homes for supplying hard water automatically from deep rock wells to the residence fixtures, garden, lawn and barn. Complete information is obtained in our bul¬ letins No. 4086 and 4089. Ask for your copies today. We manufacture 144 different sizes of Paul Systems for water supply and electric lighting, including pumping units driven by gasoline engine or electric motor, any one of which is suited for your exact needs. Write us fully today concerning your requirements. Every Paul System is fully guaranteed. FT.WAYNE ENGINEERING & MFG. CO. Main office and factory, Ft.Wayne, Ind. BRANCH OFFICES BOSTON, I 10 Pearl St. INDIANAPOLIS, 613 Majestic Bldg. SEATTLE. 1307 Alaska Bldg. CINCINNATI, 26 Hulbert Block MINNEAPOLIS, 712 Plymouth Bldg. DETROIT. 1502 Kresge Bldg. PHILADELPHIA, Commonwealth Bldg. WASHINGTON, D C., Builders Exchange For further information write office nearest you. This complete Paul Water System, illustrated by Fig. 886, is especially popular in the city and its suburbs for supplying soft or hard water automatic¬ ally from cistern or shallow well to the residence fixtures and lawn. Larger sizes are made to meet every requirement. Ask for our bulletin No. 4087, 4088 and 4090, Fig. 887 228 YES, THE WINTERS ARE COLD AND LONG but people living in homes heated by a “ MUELLER ” Boiler never have cause to complain of the cold because every portion of each room is thoroughly and uniformly heated in all kinds of weather. Many thousands in use. Makers of good heaters since 1857 300 Florida Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Branches Minneapolis St. Paul Detroit Seattle Chicago St. Louis 631 3rd Ave. So. 158 E. 5th St. 278 Jefferson Ave. E. 410 Occidental Ave. 180 No. Dearborn St. 1409-11 Olive St. , Made by L. J. MUELLER FURNACE CO. WATER BOILER STEAM BOILER The small amount of Fuel these boilers require is surprising—The scientific and practical construction of the “MUELLER” Boiler is responsible. Its appetite for consuming fuel is very light — Its power to deliver heat is great. Investigate the “MUELLER.” Some of your friends are using it. Ask them. 229 DUST and DANGER Saves labor, no ashes to shovel, is sanitary, no dust, no fire risk — The Sharp Rotary Ash Receiver is the last word in up-to date cellar construction. WRITE FOR CATALOG Which do YOU prefer? Easily installed in your old or new home. The ONLY device of its kind in existence. CLEANLINESS and SAFETY TERRITORY OPEN FOR AGENTS THE SHARP ROTARY ASH RECEIVER CO., Inc. Dept. K BINGHAMTON, N. Y. ATLASTIC FLAT WALL FINISH Let us refer you to architects, and to big jobs where this wall-paint has been used with uniformly perfect results. Atlastic Paint Manufacturing Co. 1007-9-11 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis 230 10 R easons why you should huy our Colonial Fireplaces 1. —They are made of Brick, the natural material for a Fireplace. Are everlasting and do not go out of style. 2. —Our Brick are the highest grade and the most artistic made, especially selected for our Fireplaces. 3. —We furnish our Fireplaces Detailed and Planned Full Size on paper by experts who are practical in the bonding of brick work. This Detail shows the location and size of every brick. Arch brick and moulded shaped brick are ground and fitted. 4. —Our Fireplaces are laid out in order to meet requirements and special conditions. 5. —A complete One-inch Scale Working Plan showing the correct method of construction to obtain greatest efficiency without danger of smoke coming into the room, is sent for each Fireplace in addition to the Full Size Detail. 6. —Any good bricklayer can install these Fireplaces. 7. —Our Fireplaces are equipped with The Colonial Head Throat and Damper —a Cast Iron Dome —the most scientific device made for an open Fireplace. It is impossible for a mason to make a mistake at the vital part of the Fireplace, The damper door is operated from the outside of the Fireplace, enabling one to control the draft perfectly, thereby saving heat and fuel. 8. —Our price includes everything necessary for the complete construction of the Fireplace except Wood Shelf when such is shown. We furnish Selected Brick for the Facing, Tile or Brick for Front Hearth, or Wrought Iron Fender for Raised Hearth, Special Fire Brick. The Colonial Head Throat Damper, Ash Trap, Angle Bar, Color for Mortar, Full Size Detail, and a One-inch Scale Working Plan. 9. —Colonial Fireplaces are economical in labor required for installation. In the end you will save money and worry. 10. -—We manufacture our own Fireplace Furnishings and can send the proper fixtures when wanted. Our booklet, “Home and the Fireplace deals with the problems of fireplace con¬ struction. Send for your copy today. It is free for the asking. Please address Department No. 1 7 Colonial Fireplace Company 4677 W. 12th Street CHICAGO 231 Garbage and Refuse Burner (Gas Incinerator) Burning garbage and other refuse is the sanitary and convenient way to dispose of it. No Garbage Can No Rubbish No Foul Odors No Scrap Heap Better Health Cleaner Homes The wall type Progressive can easily be built into the kitchen wall. We also make a Portable and a Basement Burner. The Gas Consumption is very small. PROGRESSIVE S. M. COMPANY 3128-3138 Snelling Ave. South MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA CARR CULLEN CO. MINNEAPOLIS , MINNESOTA For High Grade Interior Finish, Stairwork, Cabinetwork, etc. Depend Upon Us Asfy the Architect . _ 1 232 Use the Fire¬ proof Material ever Without Painting , Re¬ pairs or Atten¬ tion Ambler Asbestos Building Lumber is made of Portland Cement, reinforced with Asbestos Fibre. After setting of the cement and proper aging it forms a dense, tough structure that is virtually time, weather and fire-proof. The colors are pleasing and permanent. Painting, as a preservative, is never necessary. Ambler Asbestos present wide architectural possibilities. Made in three styles and applied in three methods. Colors: Newport Gray, Indian Red or Blue Black. Light in weight. Fine for covering side walls. Ambler Asbestos Corrugated Roofing and Siding is the ideal material for the roofs or side walls of factories, mine buildings and industrial plants. Ambler Asbestos Sheathing and Millboards for interior fire-proofing and isolation of electrical apparatus. Practically anything that can be made of lumber can be made of Ambler Asbestos. It can be sawed or screwed. Ambler Asbestos Pipe and Boiler Coverings , Paper , etc. are the most efficient heat insulators money can buy, combining the advan¬ tages of Asbestos with that of 85% Carbonate of Magnesia. An inquiry will bring detailed information , prices and samples on any class of our products in 'which you are interested. KEASBEY & MATTISON COMPANY, Ambler, Pa. Philadelphia Headquarters: 1927 Market Street “IF IT’S MADE OF ASBESTOS, tVE HA FE IT” 233 234 How About the Wall Lining of your New Home? T hat is as important as any other item in your plans. Don’t be satisfied with lath and plaster. There’s something better —some¬ thing much more satisfactory in every way—stronger and more durable— with greater resistance to moisture, cold and heat—something more sanitary and healthful, a wall lining that will make your home more comfortable both winter and sum¬ mer. - t But mark you this:— is not like other wall boards, at all. Compo- Board has a center core of kiln-dried wood slats, firmly cemented between thick sheets of specially prepared moisture-proof paper, making a stiff .smooth, straight sheet, one- quarter inch thick. No other wall board is made like this. Compo-Board makes walls as smooth as plaster walls. Does not have to be paneled. It is rigid and does not shrink. (You can panel it, if you wish.) It can be papered, painted, kalsomined or decorated by any other method. It can’t shrink or warp, because of the patented construction. The strips for paneling, the painting and other labor add about V 2 cent per square foot to the cost of other wall boards—an extra cost that is not required when you use Compo-Board. Be sure you get the genuine —when you specify Compo-Board—the kind with the wood core and the name on the surface. Sold by dealers everywhere in sheets 4 feet wide and 1 to 18 feet long. Write for sample and interesting booklet. ) The Compo- Board Co. 4516 Lyndale Ave. N. Minneapolis, Minn. OAK FLOORING BEA UTIFUL—DISTINCTIVE SUBSTANTIAL THREE VITAL QUALITIES T HE owners always emphasize OAK FLOORING in newspaper ads when they offer their houses for sale or for rent. They know OAK FLOORING in¬ creases the selling or renting values, be¬ sides attracting a better class of buyers or renters. For bungalows and moderate cost houses 3-8 inch OAK FLOORING, CLEAR Plain or SELECT Plain is the ideal flooring, because it is very economical in cost, and when laid has the appearance of 13-16 inch flooring. The woman of today wants OAK FLOORING be¬ cause it will harmonize with any kind of furniture or color decoration, besides being susceptible to any kind of finish. In color it is rich and cheerful and imparts an air of refinement and elegance to a home. OAK FLOORING is made in 13-16-inch and 3-8-inch thicknesses in different grades, so that any building from the most pretentious to the most modest can be floored with OAK FLOORING at a price to fit the pocket-book. There is a solid satisfaction and lasting pleasure in the substantial and dignified appearance of OAK FLOORING.- Write for Booklet. “America’s Best Flooring” Oak Flooring Service Bureau Union Trust Bldg. Cincinnati 235 I Dining room of Wm. J. Strom, Chicago. All the trim in this handsome room is of “Beautiful Jbil'Ch’’ A Feeling of Refinement and the indescribable sense of homelikeness pervades the room which is trimmed with a hi^h-class hardwood. Amon^ fine hardwoods “Beautiful birch” holds a lead¬ ing place, not only for its natural beauty and hardness, but because it is capable of showing with marvelous per¬ fection ALL tones and shades of finish from lightest to darkest, thus giving, full scope to the owner’s taste. FREE: That you. may know at first hand what a beauti¬ ful Wood birch really is (in spite of its reasonable price ) We shall gladly send you sample panels in many finishes, together with a fine illustrated booklet. The Northern Hemlock & Hardwood Manufacturers Association Offices, F. R. A. Building - Oshkosh, Wisconsin i 236 USE CYPRESS. The money you don't have to put into repairs is ALL PROFIT — PERGOLA DAYS ARE HERE and CYPRESS is the pre-eminent pergola wood because “CYPRESS lasts forever”—DEFIES ROT-INFLU* EN CES which destroy other woods—does not warp, shrink or swell like most woods—takes paint and stain perfectly. A well-planned Pergola is the finishing touch to the architectural and landscape perfection of elaborate grounds— it is “the one thing needful” to confirm the artistic character of a typical modest homestead—and it may be fully relied upon to redeem and beautify even the smallest yard, or one that is lacking in natural advantages. Let our “ALL-ROUND HELPS DEPARTMENT” help YOU. Our entire resources are at your service with Reliable Counsel. SOUTHERN CYPRESS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION HIBERNIA BANK BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. or HEARD NATIONAL BANK BLDG., JACKSONVILLE, FLA. INSIST ON TRADE-MARKED CYPRESS AT YOUR LOCAL LUMBER DEALER’S. IF HE HASN’T IT, LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY. VOL. 30 contains ORIGINAL SKETCHES, DETAILED WORKING DRAWINGS (on sheet 24 x36 inches) and FULL SPECIFICATIONS for erecting a VARIETY of PERGOLAS, GARDEN ENTRANCES, SEATS, etc., of many different artistic styles, and costing from a few dollars up to several hundreds. Not “stock patterns”—each was SPECIALLY DESIGNED for us. WRITE TODAY for Vol. 30. When planning a Pergola, Mansion, Bungalow, pasture-fence or sleeping-porch, remember—“ With CYPRESS you BUILD BUT ONCE.” vol. 30 OF THE — CYPRESS POCKET LIBRARY, F REE ON REQUEST 237 When an architect specifies a product for his own residence—that product can have no higher endorsement. This photograph but vaguely suggests the atmos¬ phere of warmth, refinement and hospitality imparted by the soft, rich brown tones of the Red Gum paneling. “’Tis a wood you love to live with.” Red Gum Entrance Hall, Residence of Mr. A. Raymond Ellis, Architect, Hartford, Conn. The undersigned, aiming to aid consumers to secure the most thorough satisfaction, has made an exhaustive study of the preparation and treatment of Red Gum for the highest type of architectural purposes, and will be pleased to confer with architects and owners by mail. Samples in various finishes will be supplied without charge. The Red Gum pamphlets contain much interesting information, but we especially invite personal correspondence. You will find us helpful, prompt and candid. GUM LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Bank of Commerce Building Memphis, Tennessee 238 After many centuries of dignified and unchallenged supremacy, OAK,“The pride of the permanent home,” remains today the world’s premier hardwood. (And everybody knows it.) OAK is the first hardwood you naturally think of, and the last for which you will ever relinquish your inherited preference. GOOD OAK FURNITURE justifies a keen search, a critical insistence and a special order if need be. One can make no nobler bequest. OAK INTERIOR TRIM for HOMES and PUBLIC BUILDINGS is desired by the well-informed not only because of its historic ex¬ cellence as a cabinet wood and its inborn trait of “staying put,” but also because, by reason of centuries of respectful familiarity, there is an inbred accuracy in handling OAK among those who work in woods. They know how to get the best results without experiment. American Oak Mfrs. Assn. know about Oak. Ask them any sort of question. Please address 14 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. American Oak Mfrs. Assn. know about Oak. Ask them any sort of question. Please address 14 Main St., Memphis, Tenn. 239 B06AU/M MKAUftA &06AU/$A3 mmt\ wmm& »o • H ® § • i-H 4-J "T3 C CQ g U Manufacturers Minneapolis-Mankato Minnesota ) ’ 0) Q- >- • Q) S S r p •-C 21 cT CD c-f 0 3 0) Handling Majestic Coal Chutes, Furnaces Garbage Receivers Flower Boxes / 243 Best Material Best Equipment bring Best Results H. S. JOHNSON CO. MANUFACTURERS Sash, Doors, Frames Fine Interior Finish MINNEAPOLIS - - - MINNESOTA 244 FURNITURE FROM FACTORY TO YOU After you have completed the building of your new home, you will find that there are many little extras on which you did not figure. You can save yourself this extra expense by buying the best in furniture, rugs and bedding at factory-to-you prices. We take you from factory to factory and show you just what you are getting and you may have the goods made as you may direct. Save the dealers average long profit by buying at our Factory-to- you-prices. We furnish homes complete. Short profits—quick sales—and the best of furniture has made our success. We show all the latest and newest things, but we do not issue a catalog. MINNEAPOLIS HOUSE FURNISHING CO., Inc. BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Both phones Established 1905 GRANOLITHIC GRANOLITHIC A Colorless Liquid Cement Hardener that makes old or new, Dusty Cement Floors Dustless, and hard as Granite. Make your cement floors and walks Dust-Proof, Wear-Proof and Water-Proof by using Granolithic. Manufactured by TWIN CITY CONCRETE HARDENER CO. 1792 Carroll Avenue ST. PAUL, MINN. Phone Midway 1116 q SKILLFUL LANDSCAPING will add both dis¬ tinction and comfort to your home. q Well chosen shrubs and trees are an investment that will grow in value each year. Write for my free book of landscape views. It tells the story of my service and will prove of value to you. HARRY FRANKLIN BAKER Landscape Designer and Nurseryman 4629 Lake Harriet Blvd. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Heat Makes the Home! Equip your home with the Northwest Moist Air Heating System Because In the first place the investment required is 25% to 50% less than for Hot Water or Steam plants. CJ The Northwest burns 20% less fuel than other plants. 9 It is healthful and efficient—maintains even temperature and ample ventilation. Is easily cared for and needs very little at¬ tention. The heat produced by the Northwest is clean, moist, hot air. CJ The Northwest burns fuel slowly, extracting all the heat it contains. Its flexibility enables it to burn any sort of fuel—wood, coal, coke, etc. ^ The Northwest is the ideal heating plant for the home. Write for further detailed information Northwestern Furnace & Supply Go. 619 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minn. A' 246 CONSIDERATION W HEN planning a home there is no part of the building requires as much consideration as the heating appar¬ atus, as the comfort and health of your family and friends depends largely on the heating apparatus for seven months of the year. There are various ways of artificially warming the home, ranging from the old fashioned fire grate up to the modern self regulating hot water heating system. The artificial heat furnished from the modern hot water heating system is mild and keeps the building heated at an even temperature at all times, thus avoiding the over heating or under heating of the rooms, and it is recognized by the leading heating engineers of the country as being the most serviceable, durable and economical method for heating homes. With the D. & T. Self Regulating Hot Water Heating System you are assured an even temperature throughout the building at all times and will make your house a home. D. & T. MANUFACTURING CO. Office: 1417 Olive St. ST. LOUIS, MO. Factories: 1519 Poplar Street 247 Lighting the Home Especially pleasant it is to know that your Electric lighting fixtures will harmonize with the balance of your home interior. Why not let our service depart¬ ment suggest the proper lighting fixtures ? We handle the latest and most up-to-date designs in fixtures. Write us for suggestions or ar,y information you may desire. Leroy T. Futscher Electric Company Electric Light. Complete Power and Plants. Residence Work and all phases of Electrical Construction. 313 20th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota N. W. Hyland 435 Auto 485 309 248 Spanish Pattern Four Reasons Why Your new home should be covered with Shale Roofing Tile FIREPROOF German Pattern BEAUTIFUL—ECONOMICAL—EVERLASTING English Pattern You will be fully convinced that the best in roofing is TILE, if you let us figure with you. CATALOGUE, SAMPLES, PRICES ON REQUEST DES MOINES CLAY CO. MANUFACTURERS Shale Roofing Tile—Facing Brick Home Office—Des Moines, Iowa Branch—Builders Exchange, Minneapolis Interlocking Spanish Pattern WHEN YOU MOVE Into your new home insist on experienced men and expert furniture packers. Then introduce Jeddo (hard coal) to your new heating plant FLOUR CITY FUEL & TRANSFER CO. Main Office 40 West Lake Street AMERICAN TILE & MARBLE CO. INCORPORATED Contractors and Dealers in Ceromic, Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Offices and Sales Room 100 West Lake St. Minneapolis 249 Eliminate this Discomfort from Your New Home By Specifying C olumbia Coal Chutes You can escape lacerated arms, bruised hands, jammed fingers, as well as all in¬ convenience. The Columbia Coal Chute provides your home with a comfort and a conveni¬ ence. It protects your home from intrusion —for it is burglarproof. It protects the walls of your home and adds to their appearance. It is sturdy and strong. When not in use the coal hopper doesn’t interfere with the window—and the “Co¬ lumbia” can be operated automatically from the first floor or the basement. Make your home a Real Home —Specify “Columbia. ” Write for Catalog. Columbia Iron & Wire Works Co. Ninth Avenue South West and B. & O. R. R. CANTON, OHIO AMERICAN TENT AND AWNING COMPANY C. M. RAWITZER, Prop. Tents and Awnings, Paulins, Wagon Covers, Horse Covers and Blankets, Auto Covers, Water Bags, Canvas Aprons and Bags, Sleeping Porch Curtains, Canoe and Auto Tents : -: : -: : -: Tents For Rent Cotton and Roll Duck, Lawn Folding Furniture, Cow Covers, and Blankets, Feed Bags, Oiled Clothing, Sails, Flags, Umbrellas, Waterproof Covers, Lambing Tents : -: BOTH PHONES NUMBER 1662 18-20 West Third Street ST. PAUL, MINN. BOTH PHONES NUMBER 777 307-309-311 Wash. Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 250 A Safe Guide to Follow in Selecting Materials T HE sketch is made as a guide to the home builder who realizes that it is cheaper to build a warm house than to heat a cold one. Two important materials in positively assuring a warm house are our Challenge Asphalt House Sheathing and Bull Dog Waterproof Paper. The use ofthesematerials will repay you well for your wisdom in selecting them. Be sure your building specifications call for “Challenge’and “Bull Dog.” Other tried-and-proven materials from the Em-Pe- Co Line are: Winthrop Tapered Asphalt Shingles, Defiance Wool Deadening Felt and the famous Em-Pe- Co (wood fibre)Wall Board. Leading building material dealers handle the Em-Pe-Co Line. Samples gladly sent upon request. MINNEAPOUS PAPER CO. MINNEAPOLIS 251 At Last a REAL Detachable Window! This is how the Safety Detach¬ able Window comes off! PUSH gently on one side of the sash and the other side comes out. The sash cord unhooks instantly. THE upper sash lowers and comes out in exactly the same manner. THE SAFETY DETACHABLE WINDOW is so simple, so practical and convenient that there is neither possibility nor excuse for any sort of window trouble. IT is the one supremely satisfactory window. This shows how easy it is to clean the Safety Detachable Window! “CLEANING WINDOWS” need never again be the discouraging, trying and dangerous work that it always has been. JEOPARDIZING life and limbs on window sills and dangerous ladders is a thing of the past. SAFETY DETACHABLES pay for themselves in a short time in comfort and economy dividends. THEY are simple and easy of installation in either new or old houses. THE time, labor, patience and accidents they save cannot even be estimated. This is the Safety Detachable Storm Sash! THIS SAFETY DETACHABLE STORM SASH goes on from the inside. IT raises and lowers instantly in various positions for ventilating purposes and can be operated only from the inside. It is burglar and sneak-thief proof. FITTING snugly into place FROM THE INSIDE it is storm and weather proof, a fuel saver. JUST a simple, slip-into-place, easily installed storm sash—requiring no ladder, hammer, nails, screws, and eliminates dangers from falls, shattered glass and unsafe ladders. SAY to your builder “SAFETY DETACHABLES, PLEASE.” Safety Detachable Window Corp. (4th Floor) Soo Line Bldg. - MINNEAPOLIS 252 Y OU want for Your Home the BEST LOCKS MADE Let us demonstrate to you the Beauty, Security and Durability of the READING LOCKS Hennepin Hardware Co. 902 Hennepin Ave. MINNEAPOLIS Exclusive agents for the full Leading Line of Fine Builders' Hardware We recommend HARRISON'S Interior Stains and Varnishes , VictrolacIforlnteriors , ViictrolaFJorFloors, VictrolacE jorExteriors. HIGH GRADE Transits and Levels For the Contractor and Engineer from $18.00 up. Drawing Materials, Blue Prints and Blue Print Paper All orders given careful and prompt attention in our largest and most up-to-date plant in the Northwest. Your interests are ours. Let us serve you. ROGERS & CO. 521 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 253