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There stands a house upon a hill,
Forefronting on the sea—

White sails, white wings, and gull cries shrill,

And salt winds wild and free.

The gray green breakers, tipped with foam,
Launch thunders on the beach,

But, far above, the House called Home
N o angry sea can reach.

Sweet barefoot children on the sands
Race with the racing waves,

Shell salvage treasure in their hands
To hide in secret caves.

But sand cave fills, sand castle falls,
On night mist rides the gnome——

How wide the doors, how stout the walls,
How safe the House called Home!

What boots, on snow-spread hills and vales,
Keen winter’s bitter chill ?—

Sharp skates, smooth ice, fresh rabbit trails,
And ringing sleigh bells shrill.

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But winds blow cold, stout muscles tire—-

When falls the evening gloam
How bright the lights, how warm the fire
Within the House called Home!

Perchance upon a city street
Set in its measured space,

Close flanked by hedge rows, trim and neat.
There shines a sacred place. 7.

Green vined, rose twined, a very bower;
Clear lined as in a chrome—

Dear Memory to life’s latest hour,

The House we have called Home.

Mayhap it stands in open lands
Girt round by sunlit fields;
Where treasure gold for happy hands
The matchless poppy yields,
By limpid lake, by rushing stream,
Or hid in fruiting bloom—
Somewhere the heart’s most cherished dream.
Somewhere a House called Home.

$0 heart beats high and pulses thrill
With salt winds wild and free.

There stands a house upon a hill
Whose windows face the sea.

 

 

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HERE is romance in the planning of homes, and
It appeals to the
The more plans we make the better

particularly by correspondence.
imagination.
we do them. Our work is of absorbing interest, and of
greatest value to the individual and society; and the field

and the opportunity are unlimited. We have to progress.

We are planning homes for little children to play and
grow in. We are planning homes for easy housekeeping;
We want the
conditions of family life improved by our careful planning.
Indirectly we help to promote happiness. Fathers may relax
when the day is over, in attractive, comfortable homes with
contented families.

homes that make life a joy for mothers.

The older we grow the more we come to realize the great
influence of attractive and well planned homes on character
itself, and on one’s attitude toward life. Is your home one
which can give your children a richness of association that

will be prized above other riches in the years to come?

We sell, not merely sheets of paper with blue and white
lines. We are selling ideas, directions for building houses.
In the nature of things, home planning must be a personal

service.

Through the medium of mails we yearly plan homes for
correspondents in every one of these United States, and in
We are familiar with the cli-
matic requirements of the Pacific Northwest, of cold West-
ern Canada and our Northern States; of the Atlantic Coast;
of the great South, Where it is both moist and hot; of the
Southwest, and of the great heart of the Middle States,
which has a combination of all climates. ‘

every Canadian Province.

There are American style homes built from Stillwell plans
in nearly every country on earth. In 1919 alone, correspon-
dents in Greece (Athens, that birthplace of classic architec-
ture), England, France, Australia, New Zealand, China,
Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Newfoundland, sent for
our detailed working plans. California homes are models
for all the world, and we consider it a privilege to be instru-

mental in passing along these ideas.

We have tried to make this plan book truly representa-
tive of the latest developments in California home building.
That means the best in America, due to a number of inter-
esting facts that have made California an ideal home land.

It would be physically impossible for any one architectural

office to originate so many varied designs. So we have

 

 

 

 

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combed the country for the very best designs and increased
the variety of our offerings by including many of these.
For those designs not originated by us we have made new,
and we believe, better interior floor plans. In fact, we
have also modified or standardized, more or less, the floor
plans of local houses of our own designing, in order to meet
a general average of requirements. Exteriors have been
carefully kept in complete conformity with the illustrations.
Our plans enable any builder anywhere faithfully and eco-
nomically to reproduce any house without supervision, but
he must have our blueprints to do it successfully and eco-
nomically.

Our plan service has the very great advantage of long
It was begun in 1906 and taken over under the
present name in 1907. Since that time many thousands of
homes have been built through the use of our plans. If
there is a Stillwell house in your community, the owner of
it, or the builder, will tell you of the advantages of pur—
chasing our complete working blueprints.

experience.

Our plan books are compiled right here in our own offices,
and I do not believe that any statement made in them is
exaggerated. It is not necessary for us to exaggerate or to
depend upon the exuberant claims of paid advertising agents,

writing merely to get your money. This service is our way
of making an honest living; but that, even, is secondary to
our desire to render incomparably good plan service—to

help you secure the most value when you build.

Our work is so arranged that I give personal direction to
most of our inquiries, and my assistants are personally
trained. When you write to us I want you to feel that you
are dealing with someone who will treat your problems as
an individual responsibility.

Our success is based upon this foundation of real useful
service. It must be of benefit to you. You must profit by
the use of Stillwell Plans. Successful houses are not a
matter of chance, but of careful planning, and we want your
house to be so successful that you Will consider it a pleasure
to so advise your friends.

Finally, please note that all published Stillwell plans are
guaranteed to be satisfactory, and will be sent on approval.
See page 40 about this.

I hope we may have the privilege of planning your home.

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PART ONE

TWO-8T0 RY and STD RY-AN D-HA LF
COLONIALS

T IS a far cry from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific. At
first thought one would scarcely expect the Colonial archi-
tecture, as developed in the East, to be equally well
adapted to the Western coast. Yet it is a fact that the

Colonial is today more popular in the West than any other style
of domestic architecture.

Even within the region of its origin, Colonial architecture
has been subjected to considerable modification and develop-
ment. In minor ways the style is changed or varied slightly, to
conform with the spirit of the times and varying climatic con-
ditions, and gradually it has become truly all-American.

Human requirements are much the same regardless of
immediate locality. A home in the South or West must provide
practically the same accommodations as in the North or East.
Being American, and proving its worth and desirability by a
renewed popularity after the test of centuries, it is not so sur-
prising after all to find the Colonial style well adapted to
Western and Southern conditions.

Usually in the South or West more porch space must be ,
provided than formerly has been required in the East. In this
collection of plans we have worked out the porch idea so far
as is consistent with reasonable cost, and in conformity with the
artistic requirements of the various designs.

The detailed working plans are all made up for average
climatic conditions. That is, all of the houses Will have base-
ment plans, and construction details will specify the use of
double floors, wall sheathing, etc., where these are desirable.

The cost question will for years he more or less prob-
lematical. For this reason it is impossible very accurately to
estimate the cost of building at a distance.

If the matter of cost puzzles you, we suggest that you
send for the plans on approval, according to our several offers
on page 40. This will give you the opportunity to get your
own local builders’ estimates. You can determine the cost
before you buy plans.

Page 6

PLAN of

COVER DESIGN

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wood siding exterior and a shingle
roof, the 40—year kind being speci-
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floors with brick edgings.

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model for the average require-
ments in a really fine home, when
size and cost are to be kept within
a reasonable limit. The stairway
is featured in an unusual way, the
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connected by a back hall that is
one step above the main floor.

hall being almost square.

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mental tonic.

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halls, is one of the best features of the plan. In the second story, a room that
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For cost, we pages 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62

 

 

 

 

No. C-216—When the exterior lines of a house are so run as to
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the square shapes of many 8-room houses! Grant that the cost is slightly
more, it is worth a bit more to own a house good to look at, as well as
comfortable to live in.

This house has an unusually good plan. If it should be desirable (as in
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For cost, see pages 56 and 57—for changes, page: 61 and 62,

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their popularity will be as enduring as that of the Colonial houses of wood.

This plan is quite different from the conventional arrangement, but it
provides the same accommodations. The grade line of the rear is lower than
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For cost, see page: 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

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not only a comfortable living porch, but is a pleasing feature of the design
as well.

The very simple arrangement will appeal to the woman who wishes
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For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, page: 61 and 62

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No. C-ZZO—This inexpensive home has an exterior of gray cement
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required under some conditions.

The back family porch is a good feature of the plan. Its spaciousness,
and the vistas afforded by French doors opening from the living room and

ball, are splendid.

 

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For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62.

 

 

 

 

No. C-222—The modified Colonial style has the Virtue of making an
average size house appear larger when the frontage permits the right arrange-
ment.

The sun porch of _the house is enclosed with glass. The stair landing is
one step above the entrance hall and other floors. This, with the eliptical
plaster arch and with light from above, makes an unusually attractive
stairway.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, page: 61 and 62-

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symmetry—the porte-cochere balancing the sun porch. It is a pure
white house, relieved by the dark green planting below, and by the
shutters above.

The rear connecting hall joining the kitchen, living room, toilet
and basement stairway, affords perfect accessibility. The sun porch
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or more sides, during hot weather.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

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N0. C-224—This is not such a large house as the design makes it appear.
The Wide porch and Wide Windows aid in securing that effect.

It has the prevailing arrangement for the house of this type, but has
several uncommon features. Among these are a dining room fireplace, a very
small breakfast room, private bath for the maid and a rear stairway. The
dressing room is an exceptionally large one.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

 

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also better, in most cases, to have the main entrance at the side, off the driveway.

The working plans of this house show a full size basement. Accommodations
for maids include two bedrooms and bath in the third story (besides a huge storage
room) and a first story parlor. Many other splendid features arranged for acces-
sibility and convenience make this home truly remarkable.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62

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N0. C-226—The Realtor (new name for real estate promoter) who has
the Vision to lay out his tracts with Wide frontage lots, has a great advantage.
Wide houses like this one have a comfortable homey air that is impossible to
get With standard town or suburban frontage. Deep back-yard space is so
often unused that it would be better if lots were more nearly square.

The idea of comfort that one gets from the outside of this house is
evident inside also, the rooms being of good size. The rear entrance with steps
leading to the main floor, and to the basement, is a splendid feature.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—for changes, page: 61 and 62

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portant that builders adhere strictly to carefully prepared plans.

The room plan is exceptionally good. There is the unusual feature of a sun
porch. Second-story rooms and closets are all of liberal size. The front bath might
be made into a dressing closet.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62,

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superior in the square shape.

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can always be inexpensively treated, and there is some economy of space.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—f0r changes, page: 61 and 62

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N0. C-230—This truly charming house has walls of light French gray
with pure White trim. Interior decorations are Colonial.

The plan is a bit unusual. The den or library room is in front of the
dining room. A splendid feature is the vista through the French doors of the
dining room to the living porch. The second story has three unusually large
bedrooms. The rear second story rooms could easily be eliminated if not
needed. This would reduce the cost considerably.

 

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N0. C-232—First—story walls and trim of this small Colonial are
solid white, the walls being stucco. The gable ends, like the roof, are

shingled.

The house itself is comparatively small, but it has several features,
such as the covered driveway and sun room, that put it in the class of
the more pretentious city homes. A rear hall provides unusually good
connections with the kitchen, breakfast room, toilet and living room.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, page: 61 and 62.

 

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No. C-233—The exterior is gray cement on metal lathing. The
shingled roof lS gray and the trim is white.

There is a full- -size basement with the usual division for heating, fuel,
laundry and storage. This 1s a big-little house—an economy home in every
detail, considering the many small features incorporated in the plans.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62‘

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This plan meets this requirement. The porches and rooms are of generous propor-
tions. There are four regular bedrooms, and a den room that may be used as a

sleeping room.
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courses to the weather. The porch floor is paved with brick.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62

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No. C—236—As a rule, 5-room arrangements work out best as one-story
houses, but here is an unusual arrangement that is successful, both in plan and
in exterior design.

The Colonial entrance opens directly into the living room, the floor of
which is one step below the main floor level. There is a full basement divided
into four compartments for laundry, heating, etc.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

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« Nor-TIC:237I-:H-ere is one iofi the neate‘st small'C—SESETEIFHJS'MQI
walls, dormer and gable ends of wide siding painted glossy white, relieved by
the unusual handling of the shingle surfaces.

The plan has every possible convenience, a splendid living room and three

good bedrooms.

 

For cost, see page: 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

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No. C-238—The exterior of this house is cement stucco on metal
It is quite similar in form to N0. (3-144, but the plan provides
for a larger family.

lath.

The combination grade landing in the rear often makes a con-
venient entrance or exit. There is economy in the arrangement of the
two baths, one over the other.

Second—story rooms have pretty sloping ceilings, as the rafters cut
the front and back walls at a height of 6% feet. The basement is
about one-half the plan area.

 

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HOW ARCHITECTS PLAN HOUSES

HE first work that an architect does on plans is the laying

I out of pencil floor plan sketches on paper. Such plans are

worked over and over, until they about meet the ideas of a
particular client.

Then, the exterior is designed; that is, the elevation views are
made, and it is often necessary to revise these until they satisfy. In
these preliminary or tentative plans a fairly exhaustive study is made
of the project as to room plan, design and cost.

After all the preliminaries are threshed out the real working plans

are made. This involves the making of all drawings in pencil and
tracing with a special ink. It means the making of many times the
number of preliminary drawings, for now all the small and large scale
detail drawings are prepared.

For preparing plans and specifications, and supervising construc-
tion, architects (regular and non-specializing—those limited to general
local practice) are expected to charge according to the scale of the
American Institute of Architects, not less than 6% of the cost of build-.
ing. The service, if conscientious, is worth it.

THE PART ARCHITECTS PLANS PLAY IN HOME—BUILDING

The architect, being a planner by trade, is best qualified to work
out the Owner’s ideas. Contractors often do this when competent archi-
tectural service is not available, or as a matter of policy, to insure
landing the contract. However, contractors are constructors by trade.
They plan only occasionally—just to get the job on their own terms.
Contractors cannot, unless aided by architects or designers, make the
kind of plans you need to insure your present or future satisfaction.
They could not,alford it even if they had the necessary experience,
which they have not.

Architects’ services develop and crystallize Orwners’ ideas and
correct errors that otherwise would go into buildings unnoticed until
too late.

Plans, good or inferior, are the basis of all contracts. Architects’
plans are the safest, because they make clear a hundred and one points
that otherwise would go unmentioned.

It is better for the contractor to protect his reputation, whether
in the making or already made, by using plans from an architect who

is not interested financially in the building. Such plans relieve the
builder from responsibility for design and plan, and, being a complete
set of building directions, enable him to figure costs more accurately,
and to save much working time for himself and foreman.

For the Owner, architects’ plans guarantee the very best results
obtainable for the money. The Owner, through his architect, dictates
the terms of the contract upon which the contractor must bid. Every
point is definitely understood, and the Owner cannot be placed in the
unfavorable position of seeming to demand more than he is entitled to.
Contractors and Owners are, in general, equally honest. . . . But,
third party (architects’) plans, clear on every point, protect the interests
of both.

After the house is built the good results of architects’ planning is
permanently evident. The house is not only satisfactory in plan, but
pleasing and distinctive in design, a more pleasant home as well as a
more salable property.

.4 good architect is worth to the Owner 10% of the cast of his
building. (Continued on page 64)

GET STILLWELL PLANS ON APPROVAL

W’ithout trouble or expense
or obligation you may
easily

—Examine Complete Plans

in your own home

—See

what the house looks like
from all four sides

——Get Cost Estimates

from contractors

—T/zen Decide

if the house is satisfactory and
value of plans to you

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The cost of building is usually the first consideration. To settle the
question it is necessary to make a tentative selection of plans. You must first
have some definite proposition to submit to builders. Builders can not estimate
closely nor build right with only the cuts in the book.

We will meet you more than halfway and place any set of plans in your
hands for inspection. We simply request definite and prompt action within
the liberal examination period. Observance of the conditions as regards
sending is expected of all (including firms and individuals of the highest
standing) so that we may keep our service costs and plan prices at the lowest
possible level. For some of the larger houses, an extension of the 10-day limit
may be arranged by special agreement.

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MONEY-BACK OFFER (a)—Pay
for plans when ordering, and if you
should want to return them within 10
days of receipt, we will refund the
price. (If requested we will hold your
check pending final decision.)

BANK EXAMINATION (b)—Plans
will be mailed to any bank or bank
official with instructions to allow 10-
day examination. Or, direct to any one
furnishing a bank’s assurance that
plans will be promptly returned or
paid for within 10 days of receipt.

EXCHANGE OFFER (c) —Plans
may be sent back within 30 days of
purchase and exchanged for other
plans, or applied as a credit upon the
cost of special plans.

LUMBER DEALERS’ OFFER (d)
—Plans will be mailed in care of or to
Lumber Dealers. Dealer’s promise to
remit or return plans within a 10-day
examination period must be definitely
stated on the firm’s letterhead.

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CONDITIONS—Plans returned must be sent back prepaid and in good condition.
They must not be used or copied. The offers apply only to published plans; not to

special plans.

Canadian and Foreign Correspondents:

Exchange.

Please send postal money order or U. S.

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Colonial Bungalow is a name applied to houses that are Some of them are hard to classify, as the term Colonial is
bungalow in plan, but that have incorporated in them some often so loosely used. A few of the houses shown here properly
details of Colonial design. They are usually painted white, or belong to the bungalow style border land.
very light colors, with darker roof.

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furnishing, is already revolutionizing building in the South. The en- 18‘3le
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White cement plaster and trim to match.

The plan in general is a standard 7-room arrangement, with rooms a
little over-size. The side porch has no roof, but roller shades are used
for sun protection When desired. There is a two-thirds basement, and a big

low storage attic.

 

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It is planned to suit a Wide frontage, and has the large bay windows to take
advantage of the View. These deep sunny bays or alcoves are always

appreciated when winter’s cold confines all activities to the inside of the

 

To own your own home is just plain horse-
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house. . .

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18 about 5% feet high at the angle of the walls and slope of the rafters. and satisfaction where your vision of life’s
The basement is about two-thirds the area of the house. possibilities is intensified and the joy of living

is multiplied by the blessings that naturally

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No. C-246—The simple dignity of this Colonial attracts much favorable
comment. The house is of narrow siding. The French windows are an

important element in the design.

To those who object to the typical California bungalow because of the
lack of an entrance hall, this plan will appeal. For others who prefer spacious-
ness the suggestion is made that the size of the living room may be increased
a third by absorbing the hall and closet space.

 

For cost, see pages 56 and 57—for changes, pages 61 and 62

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bound to maintain its popularity. Even a roomy house can be compactly
planned, as this one is. I

It has a real living porch. The den may be used as an entrance hall,
emergency bedroom, study, or Whatever the need may indicate. The break-
fast room serves also as a serving pantry, a feature especially favored in the
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effect of the roof is made by a flat deck.

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the problem of building costs without cutting the plan to a very small size.

Something, however, is needed to avoid plainness. The rounded bay, to-
gether with the jutting porch entrance, accomplishes this result. A more eco-
nomical plan cannot be arranged. The only possible saving would be to cut out
bath and china cabinets, or to reduce sizes.

 

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This is a wide appearing bungalow, designed to be suitable for a
narrow lot. The foundation is of solid concrete, the brick being used
only under the front porch for color.

There are two floor plans for this house, and this suggests the
pOSSlblllthS for different room arrangements and varying sizes that
may be worked out in other houses.

_If one want: a foulibule: Bungalows, as a rule, are not built with
vestlbules, .or entry halls, for the reason that they usually break into a
plan unsatisfactorlly and add to building and furnishing cost.

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the purpose that a nice hall serves in a larger house. It is simply a
narrow passage-way to the living room. So, why not enter the living
room direct? Why follow a building habit that is simply an attempt
to imitate a feature of the large house?

In most bungalows (and in this one in particular) it is a com-
paratively simple matter to enclose the front porch entire. Or, in the
angle with the front bedroom, set up a small storm vestibule with re-
movable sides. That is cheaper, leaves the front looking better the
rest of the year when a vestibule is superfluous, and saves the front
outlook for the bedroom which, in the old way, would have windows
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No. C-ZSl—The exterior of this house is typical of the new Colonial-
Bungalow style, and it is one of the most popular.

It has the standard arrangement of six rooms all opening off the central
interior hall. Should one wish not to use up so much space for the hall, the
length could be reduced a half by cutting off at the dining room door. That
would increase the closet space greatly, and there could be no serious objection
to passing through the dining room to reach the hall.

 

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glass or screen enclosure a simple
matter. The basement reaches up to
the living room.

For cost, see page: 56 and 57
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In most respects the plans
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house is somewhat more ex-
pensive in exterior design. It
also has a glassed-in porch
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stucco Bungalow with a most
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front windows in these two
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roofed at right angles to the
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fine arrangement for six rooms.
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and against the roof, in an inter-
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porch, but the small entrance porch
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where none is required. There is
a big long attic about 9 feet high
in the center.

No. C—2551

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bungalow is enlarged sufficiently
to form a small porch. The floor
is paved with brick and the brick
edging is run around the flower
beds.

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room makes it available for a
serving room, etc., if desired. Both
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COST OF

BUILDING

At the time this is written, reports 'on the cost of building in various

parts of the country show great van

The two extremes (as they always

and materials are very cheap; as compared with the West,
and materials are very high~a difference of nearly 100 per cent.

ation.
have been) are the South, where labor

where labor
Likewise,

the cost of building under city conditions is usually greater than in towns

and country.

Post war conditions, as indicated by. the black and white. areas of busi-
ness depression and prosperity—have Widened these cOst variations to_ more
than the amount normally attributable to differences in location and climate.

The application of an average est

imate of cost to any given locality is

always open to question even where prices are uniform and near the aver-

age.
owner may select,
20 per cent. Therefore,

though correct

There are differences in grades,
while builder's estimates sometimes vary as much as
any published estimates of average cost (even
for present conditions) might lead many to form wrong

qualities, equipment, etc., which the

conclusions. Estimates made now would eventually _be_ somewhat above the
average, considering the probability of gradually declining prices.

DEPENDABLE ESTIMATES

Cost Estimates can be had quickly, easily and without expense or obliga—

tion, in ‘either of two ways:

First: We will make an estimate
ourselves; provided, you fill out
the questionnaire in the back of the
book.

That is considerable trouble and
naturally our estimate would be our
opinion. It could not be so accu-
rate as a tentative bid by your local
Builder, so we would much rather
send the plans for that purpose.

 

BANK E X A M I NATION—
Plans will be mailed to any bank
or bank official with instructions
to allow 10-day examination. Or.
direct to anyone furnishing a
bank’s assurance that plans will
be promptly returned or paid for
within 10 days of receipt.

DIRECT CONSIGNMENT—
Pay for plans when ordering, and
if you should want to return them
within 10 days of receipt, we will
refund the price.

Second: Your local Builder, fa—
miliar with prices, site, conditions,
etc., is your logical cost adviser and
will be glad of the chance to fig-
ure plans. We will, on request by
mail or wire, send plans for examin—
ation and estimates. You will have
the option of purchase or privilege
of return without charges or obliga-
tion according to the following oHers:

 

EXCHANGE OFFER—Plans
may be sent back within 30 days
of purchase and exchanged for
other plans, or applied as a credit
upon the cost of special plans.

LU M B ER DEALER’S
OFFER—Plans will be mailed in
care of or to Lumber Dealers.
Dealer’s promise to remit or re-
turn plans within a 10-day exami-
nation period must be definitely
stated on the firm’s letterhead.

 

CONDITION s—Pla ns returned must

They

be mailed in good condition.

must not be used or copied. The offers apply only to published plans;

not to special plans.
Reniittaneer:

[ Page 56 I

Please send portal money order or U. S. Exehange.

PROTECTION

There are not so many dishonorable
elements in the building business as many
people imagine, nor do many builders
make more than a living profit. But,
there are many well-meaning builders of
a limited or narrow line of experience.
Also a large irresponsible class who think
they know enough to get by, and are will-
ing to take chances (because the owner
pays for it). These we may call honestly
incompetent and careless of their own re-
sponsibility and of the owner’s interests.

Unless you have definite, detailed plans
to figure upon, the temptation to yield to
the lure of the lowest bidder or poorest
estimator is often irresistible. Our com-
plete and exhaustive plans tend to protect
the. owner against the one and diminish
the chances with the other.

On account of the ever-present compe-
tition of the unsafe element, the reputable
and competent builder should, for self-
protection and the sake of his own repu-
tation, insist upon expert plans from a
disinterested source. Good plans check
the irresponsible and incompetent. If the
only advantage of such plans were protec-
tion for owner and builder alike, they
would be worth the price.

PURPOSES

To many the inducements of visibly
better architecture; and protection against
the more obvious evils of the building
industry; seem the two chief reasons for
buying plans, but there are other equally
important reasons why one cannot afford
to build at all :without first getting the best
arehiteetural serrvice. ‘

BUILDER’S OPINIONS

It is true that many reliable builders
tell people they don’t need plans—that
they are willing to do, for nothing, what
little planning they consider necessary—
that the architect’s charge can as well be
saved; but these men are mistaken. They
don’t know Stillwell Plans. Our plans are
a distinct and special help to the builder
as well as to the owner, even when tak-
ing into account the likelihood that a few
changes may be desired. Ask a builder
who really knows plans and he will freely
admit their value in his own work. If he
doesn’t want plans, he doesn’t know plans.
He may be a good, honest builder, cons-
cientious, careful and all that—but he will
produce better results with plans such as
we make.

The best informed men of the new gen-
eration of builders realize this and are
willing and ready to use real plans when
they can be obtained. As house patterns,
Stillwell Plans pay in a business way.
Besides, they promote the best relations
and assure best results alike to owner and
builder.

ARTISTRY

If there were no other advantage in
using architect’s plans, the assurance of a
more beautiful home than the builder
could produce without the aid of such
plans, would make them well worth the
cost. It should be obvious that a builder
is not qualified by training or experience
to be a designer. Nor can it be expected
that a builder can make a copy of a de-
sign, faithful in every detail. It is equally
certain that builders’ departures from or
modifications of, design are usually detri-
mental or disastrous so far as the beauty
and hence the value of the building are
concerned.

PRUDENCE

Many owners, while convinced that
plans are a good thing to have—especially
for some one else to have—are unwilling
to pay for plans, and take a chance on
the genius of the builder. They fail fully
to realize that home-building is an invest-
ment of the first magnitude and that ade-
quate planning is the very foundation of
every successful home, large or small.
Unfortunately, there are very few plan-
ning geniuses in the home—building busi-
ness. Some can figure costs and manage-
ment but that is their limit. Still that is
responsibility enough for any one man or
organization.

A FICTION

Our plans do not add to the cost of
building; it is a fiction that architect’s
plans make houses cost more. Costs can
be partly controlled by the owner’s selec-
tion of grades, qualities, etc., and the en-
tire cost reduced to the very minimum by
the elimination, for the time being, of some
of the built-in features.

BETTER PLANNING

It ought to be evident to the prospective
home builder (whether he is an inexperi—
enced owner or an old contractor), that
those who plan and re—plan hundreds of
houses a year, talk to many builders, ob-
serve varied building operations, and
make it a business to keep abreast of new
ideas constantly, must certainly produce
work of exceptional value. Indeed, of
incomparably greater value than plans
made by one whose chief occupation is
building, who makes but a few house
plans a year; and then only as an accom—
modation, or to keep competitors from
figuring with the owner on the same plan.

WHEN SAVING IS LOSING

Homes can be built and apparently a
little money can be saved (at the start)
by getting along without complete plans.
But it is a “penny wise and pound fool-
ish” policy. Complete plans mean far
more than a floor arrangement and eleva-
tions. The greatest wastes in the home—
building industry are directly traceable to
the hasty misconception that plans are an
“extra” expense. Absence of plans, copy-
ing from pictures, poorly prepared plans;
all of these invariably lead to unexpected
charges, waste in one form or another,
controversy, more or less secret disap—
pointment and a selling value less than
par.

PROFITABLENESS

Plans are profitable in savings effected
in time and materials; elimination of
changes; avoidance of trouble and contro-
versy; better arrangements; better in—
terior designing; and last but most im-
portant, better planned interior conveni-
ence equipment.

FAIR PRICES

Now as to prices:—-Though our prices
may seem to involve a sum of money yet
no intelligent person will consider them
high if worth and value are considered.
Time, thought, talent and capital have
been invested in the drawings from which
our blue prints are made. If you can’t
afford to pay for plans, you can’t afford
to build. To see, however, is to be con-
vinced. If you have any question about
value, cost of building or anything else,
just take the simple step of asking us to
send the plans you like best, with the priv-
ilege of return, as set forth on pages 40
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C- 26 I $300.00 I $380.00 C- 236 | $25.00 I $35.00
C- 27 I 150.00 | 175.00 C- 237 I 45.00 I 55.00
C- 28 I 200.00 I 240.00 c. 238 | 100.00 | 115.00
C- 29 I 145.00 I 185.00 c- 241 I 40.00 | 50.00
C- 210 I 200.00 I 250.00 (3. 242 I 50.00 I 60.00
C- 211 I 165.00 I 200.00 c- 243 | 40.00 I 50.00
C- 212 I 150.00 i 180.00 c- 244 | 65.00 I 75.00
C- 213 100.00 I 135.00 (3. 245 | 65.00 I 75.00
C- 214 I 165.00 I 200.00 C- 246 | 40.00 I 50.00
C- 215 I 125.00 I 150.00 C- 247 I 40.00 I 50.00
C- 216 I 120.00 I 155.00 C- 248 | 35.00 I 45.00
C- 217 | 135.00 I 170.00 C- 249 | 25.00 | 35.00
C- 218 I 135.00 I 170.00 C- 250 | 25.00 I 35.00
C- 219 I 120.00 | 155.00 C-2501 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 220 | 125.00 I 160.00 c- 251 I 30.00 | 40.00
C- 221 | 100.00 I 135.00 C- 252 I 30.00 I 40.00
C- 222 | 75.00 I 100.00 C-2521 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 223 I 75.00 I 100.00 C- 253 l 25.00 I 35.00
C- 224 I 100.00 I 135.00 02531 | 25.00 I 35.00
C- 225 I 160.00 I 200.00 C- 254 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 226 I 100.00 I 135.00 02541 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 227 | 170.00 I 210.00 C- 255 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 228 | 100.00 I 125.00 02551 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 229 I 100.00 I 125.00 C- 258 ! 30.00 I 40.00
C- 230 I 100.00 I 125.00 C- 259 I 40.00 I 50.00
C- 231 I 100.00 I 125.00 C- 260 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 232 | 100.00 I 125.00 C- 261 | 25.00 I 35.00
C- 233 I 65.00 I 75.00 C- 263 I 25.00 I 35.00
C- 234 I 55.00 I 65.00 02631 I 25.00 | 35.00
C- 235 | 65.00 I 75.00 C- 264 I 25.00 | 35.00

 

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N0. C-258—This is a model plan for a genuine California type Colonial

Bungalow. It is fully equipped in every particular, having every convenience
that one looks for in any home, regardless of size.

Well planned bungalows like this offer the only satisfactory solution to the
help question, as well as to that of the high cost of building and furnishing.

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‘For cost, see pages 56 and 57—f0r changes, pages 61 and 62

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No. C-259—This white bungalow is planned for inexpensive Southern con-
struction, but is also suitable for Northern conditions where there are extremes
of both heat and cold. For the South, the absence of a pantry and full length
hall may seem unusual, but the elimination of these features materially reduces
the cost and saves much labor in housekeeping.

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Compare the Value of Plans
with Rent, Taxes or Insurance

The cost of a set of Stillwell plans for an
8-room house like No. 0-244 is:

No more than one month’s rent.
No more than one year’s taxes.
No more than a good suit of clothes.

Unlike rent, tapes and insurance, plans are
paid for but once while the beneficial results
are permanent.

Divide the cost of plans by only 10 years
of the life of the building; plans are cheaper
than fire insurance. . What is satisfac-
tion insurance worth to you year after
year? And the virtual guarantee of your
thousands invested.

Stillwell Plans give by far the greatest re-
turn, dollar for dollar, of any expenditure
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Many people prefer
to have a side porch
for privacy, making
the front porch very
small to serve as an
entrance only. An
entrance like this can
be glassed in very at-
tractively where con-
ditions require it.

This bungalow has
a fine arrangement of
seven rooms, a large
basement and consid-
erable storage room
in the attic.

THE NEW COLONIALS

R EVERSING PLANS

Plans will be sent reversed to
suit location or frontage. There is
no extra charge for reversing.

CHANGES in PLANS

We will gladly advise in the
matter of changes. Arrange minor
changes with your local builder by
marking up the plans after you get
them, or by stipulating the changes
in the contract.

Regarding the substitution of
one kind of material for another:
Our specifications have blank
spaces (like legal blank forms),
wherein the Owner (consulting
with Builders and Material Deal-
ers) may write in his selections of
kinds, grades, catalog numbers,
etc., and also indicate changes,
such as roofing or wall materials.
While plans may show a house
with walls of siding, the blanks in
the specifications are arranged in
such a way that shingles or stucco
may be written in. Similarly,
other selections may be made. That
is one of the advantages of using
standardized plans.

If you want to save money by ,

using ready-made plans, but still
wish to have alteration drawings
made to indicate minor changes in
the floor plan or in the exterior or
both, then take advantage of one
of our special sketch offers on page
62. Just send for the stock plans
at listed prices plus the additional
amount for alteration sketches as
explained in the Sketch Offers on
the next page.

Our blueprint plans are made
from master drawings or negatives
that cannot be altered. Changes
that do not require a complete set
of new drawings can most cheaply
be arranged as described above
and this method is generally very
satisfactory.

For changes that require com-
plete revision and an entire new
set of drawings, our charges are
about double the price of ready-
made plans.

An exact and itemized Quota—
tion with our signed Agreement
will be mailed on request if you
will send your rough sketch, clip—
pings and our detachable Ques-
tionnaire.

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This is a delightful Colo-
nial-Bungalow, both in exte-
rior and in plan. The
inter-communicating h a l 1
makes the bath easily acces-
sible from all rooms, and it
also has a door from the
kitchen porch.

There is a large, though
low, attic room the full
width of the plan. The
basement provides the usual
space for heating, etc.

Page 62

PLANS MADE TO ORDER

While many people find our ready-prepared
plans entirely satisfactory and can readily make
suitable selections (arranging any minor changes
with the builders), others are unable to find what
they need. We cannot hope to carry a stock of
plans that will meet everybody’s requirements, but
we are prepared to draw special plans to order.
We will draw plans for any size of house and
design the exterior in any style of architecture—
English—French—Italian—Spanish or any other.

If you Wish to see how your ideas actually work out, and
would like to have them outlined in such a form that your local

builders can use them to give you an approximate estimate of .

cost to build, then take advantage of our Special Sketch Offers.
You will be under no further obligations or expense if you
do not want detailed working plans completed.

The first step is very simple and will help to clarify your
own ideas. Make a brief outline of your essential require-
ments, send sketches of floor plans and clippings of special
features. If you have no accurate floor plan, please try to make
just a rough outline, using the sketch pages in the front of the
book and making each small square equal one foot. Then fill
out the questionnaire, in the back of the book. With this infor-
mation, which anyone can furnish, we will serve you virtually
as well as if the work were directed by personal interviews.

E. W. STILLWELL & Co., Los ANGELES, iCAL.

SPECIAL SKETCH OFFERS

NOTE: These sketclz propositions are an entirely unprofitable phase
of our work, but it is Izoped they ‘will finally lead to orders for detailed
tworking plans.

Being unprofitable, it is expected tlzat remittances will accompany
all orders for sketches.

SéEICk 1 FOR FLOOR PLANS:

Our charge is One Dollar for each principal room.

Offer We will draw floor plans to the regular working

N plan scale of one-fourth inch equals one foot, making
0. 1 plans which are four or five times wider and longer than
those in this book.

Skate/1 EXTERIOR DESIGN WITH PLANS:
Offer If you want floor plans and also the front elevation

and one side elevation to show the outside appearance of
{V0 2 the house, figure the cost at $4.00 for each principal room.
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Under Sketch Offer No. 1, a floor plan similar to
Example No. C—246 (7 units) will cost $7.00.

No. 1 Under Sketch Offer No. 2, a plan with two eleva-
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Example As Applied to Ian No C 232 (10 units)
N Proposition No. 1, Cost .......................... $10.00
0' ‘2 Proposition N0. 2, Cost .......................... 40.00

For the larger llouses include bat/Is and llalls as units.

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The striking feature of-
this bungalow is the heavy
rounded eaves or cornice.
The “thatch” effect is
worked out around the edges
only, the irregular lines
blending into the straight
course lines of the common
shingle roof. The pitch of
this roof forms an 8%-foot
attic.

No. C-2631

This bungalow has a very
Wide porch and is very dif—
ferent in design from the one
above. It takes a variety of
styles to make a street or
community of interesting
homes. Besides the usual 5-
room accommodations of the
small house, this one has a
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rangement.

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NATIONAL PLAN SERVICE
CHEAPEST and BEST

The work of the average architect covers a general field
—a business block here, a public building there, a church
elsewhere. Residence work is occasional, and only large
houses are really desired. Small work usually is not consid-
ered, unless as “filling in” in dull times. You cannot get the
best house planning service from the average architect’s office,
where concentration is on large and better paid work. For
best results you must go to a residential specialist.

We specialize—do nothing but plan homes, small as well
as large. We do no building, nor, at present any superin-
tending. We are too busy drawing plans. We furnish archi-
tects’ plans, more comprehensive and practicable than most
architects do, but we do not practice as regular architects.

Our idea is to prepare our plans so thoroughly that any Owner
can understand them and supervise his own work, saving the 2
or 2%% fee for that service. Contractors, with Stillwell plans,
need no outside supervision, for everything intended is clearly
shown. When plans are rightly made the Owner need not fear
that the contractor will take any advantage. The average con-
tractor is honest, and it is his best policy to secure satisfied and
boosting customers, and the standing advertisement of fine homes.
Most disputes arise through honest misunderstanding.

Because we specialize, we can not only turn out better plans,
but turn them out more rapidly. Therefore we can and do make
them more cheaply than the average architect can. This applies
to plans made to individual order, and especially to plans that are
published and can be sold many times.

Specialized and standardized architectural service is not differ-
ent in this respect from quantity production of automobiles. The
more there are made, the lower the price and the better the design
and detail.

Stillwell plans not only are better plans than the average, but
cost only a fraction of what most architects must charge.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

STILLWELL & CO., 205 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif.

Dear Sirs:

The following data is given to aid you in supplying me with information as requested
in a separate letter. It is expressly understood that making this inquiry involves no expense
except as may be definitely authorized:

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Name
Address

Size of lot? ........................ (2) Corner or inside? .......................... (3) It fronts ..........................
Describe grades plainly or send survey ............ (5) Drive will be on which side? ....................
Concrete foundation? ............................ (7) Character of ground?
Size of basement? ................ (9) Depth? ................ (10) Partitions of wood or what? ..............
What method of heating? ............ (12) Kind of fuel? ............ (13) Where coal chute? ............
Position of fuel room? ................................................ (15) Fuel room walls to be? ....................
Exterior walls to be siding? ...................... Shingles? ........................ Solid brick? ........................

Brick veneer? ........................ Hollow tile? ........................ Stucco on metal lath?
Wood or asphalt shingles? .......... (18) Roll roofing or tar-and-gravel with low pitch ?..........

(Necessary for airplane and flat roofs.)

Terra cotta or cement tile? ............................ (20) Metal shingles or tiles? ............................
Is a steep roof essential ?(22) Is a flat roof desired?
May we change proposed style, pitch, shape or design of roof?
Height of floor line from ground? ................ (25) May we raise or lower roof line? ..............
Height of first story ceilings? ............ (27) Second story? ............ (28) Stairs to attic?............
VVhere fireplaces? (30) VVhat fuel used? ..............................
Brick or tile mantels? .............................. (32) Metal throats or dampers? ................................
Brick chimney for kitchen? ............ (34) Where else? ............ (35) Flue linings? ............
Sheathing under siding? ............ (37) First story floors double? ............ (38) Second? ............
Shall basement plan show divisions? .................... (40) How many second story rooms and

baths?
Dimensions of refrigerator? .................................. (42) In porch, kitchen or pantry? ................
Ice from front, top, rear or side? .................. (44) Want cooler (draft cupboard) ?
Give dimensions of any kitchen cabinet? .................... (46) Smoke hood for stove? ................
Sink drains wood, tile, composition?

 

 

Ironing board cabinet? .......... (49) Breakfast alcove? .......... (50) Electric dish washer? ........
Hot water tank in basement or kitchen porch? ........................ (52) Fuel for same? ................
Is kitchen range gas or coal? ........................ (54) Oil stove also? ........
Where laundry trays? .......................... (56) How many? ............ (57) Electric washer? ............
Want laundry room in basement or above? ............................ (59) Electric ironer? ................
Where water closets? .................................... (61) Shower bath separate from tub? ............
Any rooms to connect directly with bath? ............................ (63) Any built-in seat or towel
cases? ........................ (64) Any extra fixtures, such as sitz bath? ............ . ........................
Medicine case carpenter built or steel? ........................ (66) On outside wall? ........................
Do you want any casement windows hingeing in or out ?.-..

 

In case of glassed-in porches or screened sleeping rooms, shall we plan for ordinary
hinged casements or drop sash, or patent clear vision sliding equipment? ........................

Where mirror doors? ...................... (70) French doors? ................ (71) Colonnades? ................

(CONTINUED ON OPPOSITE SIDE)

 

 

COURTESY TO LUMBERMEN, CONTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPERS

All progressive dealers realize the advantage of some connection with‘a reliable plan service.
It is equally important that plans be available quickly and at a price people can afford to pay.

We give quick service by sending ready-made plans immediately upon receipt of instruc-
tions by letter or by telegraph. Our plans are sold as cheaply as is consistent for accuracy and
completeness of details.

Our very best friends are those directly connected with the building business—and we
believe in reciprocity. We are always glad to make suggestions that may lead to more building
and better building. . '

We are always willing to send plans to firms, or to individuals for selection. It is a distinct
advantage to have the privilege of inspecting plans without obligation to keep them. But, unless
plans may be sent through a bank, or lumber office, a draft must be mailed at the time of
telegraphing or writing. We like to be accommodating, as evidenced by our unusually liberal
terms, on the opposite side, but the need of economizing service—in order that prices to all pur-
chasers may be kept at the lowest possible level—makes it necessary to strictly observe these regu-
lations as to consignment (even to those of undoubted financial responsibility).

Under the pressure of business, it is only human for firms as well as for individuals of the
highest responsibility to delay returns, especially in matters of correspondence. Past experience
in this respect—despite good intentions—has resulted in unexpected delays causing needless
correspondence.

We are perfectly willing to risk anybody’s judgment on plans sent for examination (“on
suspicion,” as Elbert Hubbard used to say), but we feel that correspondents should meet us half
way and not request unlimited consignment.

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QUESTIONS—Continued

Knob-and-tube or conduit wiring? ............................ (73) Convenience outlets? ...................... ..
Built-in bookcases? .................. (75) Buffet and china closets? ................ (76) Seats? ............. ..
Drawers in closets? ....................... (78) Windows?........................(79) Lights ?.

Kind of interior finish woods?

 

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Kind of floors? (82) Any tile floors? ........................................

All rooms plastered? (84) Any wall board? .................................. ..

In your plan are room sizes net?(86) Shall we reduce for walls and
partitions? ............................ (87) May we increase dimensions?

 

May we alter arrangement to-improve plan or exterior?

 

If so, to what extent?

 

Cost limit, including everything but heating, electric fixtures and outside walks? ....................

 

If we think this is too low, shall we cut down the plan?

Are you seriously considering having a good, thoroughly complete set of general plans

and detail drawings prepared?

 

Attach to your letter clippings showing your ideas of style of architecture desirable. How

much may we change?

 

ESTIMATE OF COST

Costs vary everywhere. It is not an easy matter to estimate the cost in all localities. That
is something entirely within the province of local contractors. They alone can be familiar with
all the local conditions which fix the cost.

If you want to know the cost of any house in our books, we will give an opinion, but we
very much prefer to send the plans for contractors to figure. (See our offer to send on approval.)
For estimates of special plans, or alterations of stock plans, we suggest that sketches first be

prepared. (See sketch offers, page 62). That provides something definite for a builder to
estimate from. On request we will make an estimate, but the following data must be supplied:

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Wages of masons? ...................... (95) Plasterers? ...................... (96) Carpenters?..............-.......
Common labor? .................... (98) Plumbers? .................... (99) Are tradesmen skilled ?............
Are building trades busy? ................ (101) Average price of dimension lumber? ....................
Siding? ................ (103) Finish? ................ (104) Shingles? ................ (105) Cement ?................
Sand and gravel? ................................ (107) Lath and plaster per sq. yd.? ................................
Brick, stone, tile, etc.? 1

Inside finish woods? .................................... (110) Finish floors?

Number coats of outside paint? .......................... (112) Number coats inside? ..........................

When do you expect to start building?

 

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Names of contractors, real estate firms or persons who might be interested in receiving

illustrated information about homes? ........................................................................................

 

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Do You» Believe in Fire Insurance?

The chance of your new home ever catChing fire is very ‘

small. Yet you will pay out money every year for fire
insurance. It is cheap protection.

Do You Believe in Education? 7
Beyond high school, education often looks like extra
expense. Many successful men have gotten along all
right without much education. Yet we know the right
kind of higher education Is the finest preparation for life,
and pays well.

Not Extra Expense

Sensible people recognize the advantages of fire, life
and accident insurance, and education.

N 0 business man will argue such matters on the basis of
cost. Only in a superficial sense can they be termed “extra
expense’ ,,

Why term such things “extra expense”? Doesn’t it
'seem better to say- “protection” and “preparedness”?

Houses can be built without plans but that proves noth-_
ing. It stands to reason that any home can be built more
. economically, and with superior results with plans. It is
foolish to say that good plans are an extra cost and
unnecessary.

. _ Plans for Homes, are Essential
An OWner is not prepared to build until he gets detailed

V plans that embody and crystalize his ideas. Haste and

lack of preparation makes waste.

Experienced contractors recognize the need of well
developed plans.

Complete detailed plans make the good builder a better
builder. He can produce more and better homes With
greater satisfaction to his people without the burden of
responsibility for design and plan.

Stillwell Plans are Cheap Building Insurance

They protect the owner against his own and his
builder’s errors of judgment in plan, in design and in con-
struction. They reduce the chances of dissatisfaction and
unwarranted demands against each other.

They protect the owner and the responsible builder
against irresponsible builders.

Plans actually pay for themselves in savings of time
and materials.

Plans are really a paid-up building insurance policy,
conserving the value of invested thousands and insuring
the greatest satisfaction in the years to come.

Compare the Cost of Plans With Ordinary Expenditures

A complete set of ready-made plans costs only about a month’s rent,—
—or a year’s taxes,--or a single piece of furniture

Stillwell plans give by far the greatest return, dollar for dollar, of any expenditure for the home