V‘wa~ POI Homes of Bqauty and + Convenlence CAREFULLY SELECTED DESIGNS WHOSE BEAUTY AND LIVABLENESS MARK THEM AS AMONG THE BEST WORK OF NATIONALLY KNOWN ARCHITECTS ILLUSTRATED BY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR VIEWS FLOOR PLANS AND DETAILS BUILDING AGE AND THE BUILDERS’ JOURNAL 239 WEST 39TH STREET, NEW YORK I923 HOMES of BEAUTY and CONVENIENCE - Copyright 1923 by BUILDING AGE PUBLISHING CORPORATION » ”17 c/ 12.7% ‘17 M744 ENVIRON, , DESVSN flfl/I’é Homes of Beauty and Convenience CONTENTS Homes of Beauty and Convenience ..... House of Mr. Van de Water, Pelham Heights, N. Y .................... Y W. H. Orchard, Architect A Dutch Colonial House at Maplewood, No J ............................. Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect House of Mr. Philip H. Kuss, Scarsdale, N. Y ............................. Patterson & Dula, Architects A House at Mt. Vernon, N. Y ....... V. . . . . Gramatan Homes, Architects Dutch Colonial House with Recessed Entrance ........................ Frank T. Fellner, Architect House at Chestnut Hill, Pa ............. Magaziner & Eberhard, Architects House of Mr. W. C. Reed, Harmon, N. Y. Henri Vallet, Architect House of Edna & Lucille Griffith, Larch- mont, N. Y ...................... Lewis Bowman, Architect House at Ridgewood, N. J .............. R. Holbrook Lewis, Architect House of Mr. J. H. Safl'ord, Mamaroneck, N. Y ............................. W. S. Moore, Architect A Brick & Stucco Cottage with Thatched Roof Efl'ect ...................... Louis Lott, Architect House of Mr. Haylett O'Neill, Larch- mont, N. Y ...................... Philip Resnyk, Architect House at Haverford, Pa ................ MCIlvain & Roberts, Architects House of Mr. W. G. Grayell, Cleveland . Heights, Cleveland, 0 ............ John Henry Newson Co., Architects House of Mr. F. S. Sly, Flushing, Long Island, N. Y ..................... F. Johnson, Architect House at Wynnewood, Pa .............. McIlvain &Roberts, Architects 4 House of Mr. W. P. Smith, Flushing, 6 ll l3 -l7 19 21 22 25 29 30 34 35 37 38 41 45 Long Island, N. Y ................ 48 Smith & Davis, Architects House of Miss Elizabeth Cardozo, Stam- ford, Conn ....................... 50 Edward B. Stratton, Architect House of Mr. Charles Priest ............ 51 Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect House at Ridley Park, Pa ............... 53 HeaCoCk & Hokanson, Architects A Charming Colonial House at Randolph, N. Y ............................. 55 Percy C. Adams, Architect Colonial House at Maplewood, N. J. . . . . 57 Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect House at Montclair, N. J ............... 58 H. Messenger Fisher, Architect House of Mr. Frank Olson, Wauwatosa, Wis .............................. 61 Clare C. Hosmer, Architect House of Mr. H. Leon Hentz, Larchmont, N. Y ............................. 65 H. Leon Hentz, Architect ' House of Mr. M. Lawrence, PelhamwoOd, N. Y ............................. 68 W. S. Moore, Architect House of »Mr. Wm. Rogers, Braintree, Mass ............................ 7O Coolidge & Carlson, Architects House of Mr. Willard F. Clark, Pelham Heights, N. Y ..... ' ............... 73 Gramatan Homes, Architects House of Mr. Louis H. Goltz, Larchmont Gardens, N. Y ................... 78 W. S. Moore, Architect House of Mr. W. H. Fallon, Sparkill, N. Y. 81 Aymar Embury, II., Architect House of Mr. H. Johnson, Hackensack, N. J .. . .' ......................... 83 Mann & MaCNeille, Architects House of Mr. H. B. Whittington, Dux- bury, Mass ...................... >85 Harold Field Kellogg, Architect N”A ' 7127 H69 EWI HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE . The “Home”, of Home Sweet Home The Home at East Hampton, Long Island, N. Y., of John Howard Payne, the Author of this Immortal Song Homes of Beauty and Convenience r HE decision to build one’s own home means far more than the erection of a house that is built to fit one’s desires. That is just the interesting beginning. Home ownership marks the start of real living. It brings out all that is best in the life of a man and a woman. It is the struggle for a home that has brought about the constant progress of the human race, a progress that has centered about making the home a safer, better, finer place for the keeping of one’s most cherished possessions. ‘ And so the decision of home ownership brings out the joy, the pride of living. It establishes one’s social position. Immediately one is marked as having arrived, for it is well recognized that people who count will always own their own home if they can afford it. Because of the country Wide recognition of what real beauty in a home means in its relation to family life, the past few years have marked a rapid progress in an ever higher standard of architecture in the small house. Once it was mistakenly felt that beauty in a home meant the spending of additional dollars. Today cost figures prove that beauty costs nothing. HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A house must necessarily have four walls, a roof, windows, entrance, and so on. Beauty is contributed by the proportioning of the mass of the house, the placing and sizing of the windows and other openings in relation to that mass, and similar details that must be attended to anyhow. Why not let them be handled in such a skillful manner as to bring out the beauty which a well designed house always possesses? Such houses are always in style. Look back at the houses built a hundred years ago, houses laid out with a Cunning hand that had no use for fads of a moment, houses whose beauty of line is copied today in the Colonial styles that are possibly more widely admired today than any other. It is that type of staple beauty which one should strive to incorporate in building one’s own home. That is the type of beauty which will make one’s house as much in fashion tomorrow as it is today. And it is that type of beauty which will add to the value when one wishes to sell. Such are the homes illustrated in this book, homes designed by architects whose work is well recognized as among the best in smaller houses. They are homes from which inspiration may be gained for one’s own home. They embody ideas which can not help but result in more beautiful, more livable homes. Particular attention should be given to the subject of the interior decoration of the house so as to have it serve as a proper background not only for the furniture but also the people who are to occupy it. The proper carrying out of these details are the touches that turn a house into a home in its fullest sense. Today the decoration of the walls is more of a simple matter than formerly, as one has such a. wide variety of very desirable wall papers to choose from, enabling the carrying out of any scheme of decoration. Hangings add so much to the furnishing of the room that careful thought should be given to this subject. Fabrics in all sorts of textures and colors can be obtained at fairly moderate prices. For harmony, a simple rule to follow is to select hangings of a plain design, when the wallpaper is figured, and where a plain paper or paint is used, the hangings with a figured design may be used with charm- ing effect. . One must not overlook, in furnishing the home, the value of lace as a decorative material. In some cases, lace curtains alone look well, while in others, the design is enhanced by having a suitable overdrape which produces the effect of a frame. To obtain the artistic effect in the hanging of curtains, over—drapes, etc.; it is most essential that they be properly hung so that they do not sag, and this can only be accomplished if one has the right kind of curtain rods and fixtures. Rods can now be had flat which provides for stiffness and they are made single, double and triple to properly accommodate curtains, over-drapes, and valance. The kitchen should not be overlooked. It is, obviously, one of your most important rooms and it should be as cheerful as any other. The bathroom should also receive attention; try to introduce a little color into this room. It may only be a little border of tinted tiles, or the floor itself may be of colored tile. Use some of the different bathroom fixtures made of tile that can be built directly in the wall, such as soap dishes, toilet paper holders, sponge holders, electric heaters, etc. They are most convenient and add so to one’s comfort. W . H. orchard, Arch The House of Mr. A. R. Van de Water at Pelham Heights, N. Y. HDNEIINEIANOD (INV ALHVEIEI JO SHWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr; Van de Water Pelham Heights, N. Y. . ‘ It is the well worked out roof scheme that constitutes the chief attraction of . this house. The lines of the main roof are exceptionally strong, emphasis being . ’~ ‘ An extension at the rear makes provision for a sun porch and sleeping porch SUN PARLOR I ‘3‘ ‘1 a sense x \ SLEEPING PORCH so 9: 6]! '3' BED ROOM D l5' x l4'6' £3. RECEPTION ROOM LMNO ROOM 14' - 23' BED ROOM 146% l7'6' BED ROOM B 13’6'x 14'6“ First and second floor plans, scale 1/16” =1 ft. 7 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The living-room. Note the attractive bookcases which flank the fireplace The House of Mr. A. R. Van de Water—Continued lent by the return along the side, the brown of the shingles contrasting well with the white clapboards. The dormer, it will be noticed, is kept unusually low, Window space being gained by cutting into the roof. Its lines therefore flow into those of the main roof. The flower box placed in front of the bathroom window gives a strik- ing note of color to this part of the design. Another feature of the house is the closeness of the first floor to the ground. This helps to tie the house to the site and to make it more a part of the landscape. It will be noticed that only the front of the house is close to the ground, the rest being further above grade due to the manner in which the ground slopes. This re- moves the only objection to building a house close to the ground, for the water drains away from the building. If the house were so placed that the water drained from the front of the lot towards the house, there would be danger of water getting at the sills and rotting them. This is a very common trouble with the older Colonial houses, whose builders often did not seem to realize that the sills must be kept dry if they were not to rot, for wood alternately wet and dried will tend to rot quickly, unless well protected by frequent applications of paint. HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE One enters into a hall or reception‘room, which contains the stairs. These are of the combination type so popular in the small house where economy of stair space is so important. ' The living-room is comparatively large and well proportioned. Due to the fact that an overhanging roof over the porch tends to make a room dark, French win- dows were provided so that the maximum amount of light might be had. The diamond-shaped panes of the bookcases which flank the fireplace are an attractive feature, although the panes are perhaps a little bit too large to scale in well with the fireplace. The pantry and kitchen are well worked out, with ample closet and cupboard space. ' ' The two bathrooms and the sleeping porch on the second floor help make the plan very modern. One of the bathrooms is private to the master’s bedroom, as is always desirable. Dining-room looking towards sun porch House of Mr. A. R. Van de Water Ol Front, rear and side elevations Scale 3/32” = 1 ft. House of Mr. A. R. Van de Water Pelham Heights, N. Y. Note the well proportioned roof, ‘ which is an important feature of the design of this Colonial house. HDNHINEIANOD CINV LLIIVEIEI d0 SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A Dutch Colonial House at ' Maplewood, N. J. Front elevation Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect The plan of this little house is decidedly out of the ordinary, for the kitchen and cellar stairs are placed at the front of the house instead of at the rear, as is the usual custom. This was done because the owner desired to have the dining-room receive the morning sun, thus being light and cheerful. Besides, it is better to have the kitchen on the north side of the house as this room is usually the warmest in the house, due to cooking, and therefore naturally belongs on the coldest exposure; this arrangement is especially desirable in summer time. Furthermore, when the housewife must do her own work, she is in the kitchen a good part of the time, and can derive considerable enjoyment from watching passersby. The main stairs lead up from the back of the hall. Entrance both to the dining- room and sun porch may be had from the rear part of this hall. The sleeping porch off the owner’s bedroom is a popular feature that many families consider essential. r l 3 vi - .. ; I MOM"? 'Jlttpma ' Panca- ‘Bl‘ib ° 9.00M: Bl?) ‘ Q0014 Plan of first floor Plan of second floor 11. ZI’ f Mr Philip H. Kuss at S carsdale, N. _Y. Patterson & Dula, Architects EIDNEIINEIANOC) (INV ALHVEIEI d0 SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE House of Mr. Philip H. Kuss ' Scarsdale, N. Y. The ideal country home should have ample light and provision for plenty of fresh air. The T-shaped plan meets this ideal to perfection, for it permits of win- dows being placed on three sides of each room, thus giving maximum light and air. This gives a cheery aspect to the rooms that makes the house seem like a real home. Against these advantages, may be placed the prosaic fact that the extensive glass and wall surface exposed to the outside air makes the house more difficult to heat, and thus adds to the coal bills in winter. The T-shaped type of house is more expensive to build than a rectangular or square one. Yet in spite of these two disadvantages, and they are very real ones, people will continue to build this type because they are so homelike and the exterior can be made most attractive. The very infrequency of the type makes such avdesign stand out from its more economically planned neighbors, and gives it an individuality all its own. To the right—Plan d CHILDREN'S of second floor. ( 33°]; Note how a T- shaped plan like A ‘, this permits win- HALL ‘ dowsto be.placed t 3 GuEsr's on three Sides of 3 6 Room j each room L ‘ I5": 15' OWNER’S BATH ROOM . 5% w, __.._. I4"l5. B. l To the left—Plan e ll of first floor. This 3.... light, airy arrange- ment is ideal for the country home DINING ROOM. § 14‘ .. 15' Glancing at the full-page picture on the facing page, it is not difficult to see why this design is so attractive. The stem and head of the T are well balanced, and the width of each is nicely proportioned to the height. This question of pro- portion of mass is an important one, for it is certain to make or mar the design. N 0 house can be successful unless its main proportions are correct, and this fundamental fact should constantly be kept in mind. The placing of the windows and their proportion in relation to the rest of the house should be noted. The arrangement is severely symmetrical, with the second story windows directly over the first, and the doorway directly under the middle 13 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE ll 1 , House of Mr. Philip H. Russ—Continued window and exactly in the center of the stem of the T. In the front of the house, the only place where this symmetry is not carried out is in the head of the T, where a double window on the first story is placed under a single window on the second story. This, however, is very evidently appropriate to the design and a correct variation, required by the shape of the head of the T. Note how much more suc- cessful the double window is than would be the possible two separate windows. The flower boxes will, when filled, lend an interesting accent that will add even more to the beauty of the design. . It is quite evident that the old New England farmhouse furnished much of the inspiration for this design. The Colonial spirit is well carried out, and the usual color scheme of white clapboards, green blinds, and weathered shingles has been chosen. ' Simplicity in the interior is characteristic of the low cost house Attention should be paid to the wide spacing of the clapboards. Notice how well they scale in with the mass of the house and how their strong horizontal lines harmonize with the roof lines. It can easily be seen how inappropriate narrow clap- boards would be on a house of this character. A glance at the rear of the house will show that the arrangement of two win- dows on the second story as against three on the first does not give the well-balanced effect that is given by the symmetrical arrangement in the front. This, however, is required by the necessity for providing wall-space for the placing of furniture in the guest’s room in the second story. Little compromises like this must often be made. , ‘- Entrance is had directly into the living-room. At one side is a view out through the French windows which are placed on either side of the simply designed fire- place, and on the other is the stairway leading directly from the living-room. This ‘ stair arrangement is an unusual one, and the stair must be exceptionally well handled if it is to be successful. I l m* t _ 14 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE l M~mmaammmmum . - Detail of the living-room fireplace House of Mr; Philip H. Kuss The photographs of the interior show how simple the trim is. Sanitary trim, as it is called, which presents few moldings to catch dust, is becoming increasingly popular with efficient housewives, as it saves labor in cleaning. The picture mold- ing placed high up adds to the apparent height of the ceiling, which is only about eight feet. . The back of the house. See how pleasantly the kitchen is located in the rear extension 15 91 .34 . HDNEIINEIANOD CINV AlflVElEI d0 SEIWOH ——.,w~y—~W .4 v- ”gm-TV w A HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A House at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Stucco for country houses is one of the most popular wall finishes of to—day. Its permanent-appearing surface, together with the pleasing effect which can be obtained when the material is well handled, contribute to cause many people to favor it. With many the consideration of upkeep dictates stucco, for if the work be well done an occasional cleaning will keep it in good condition. Stucco is especially adapted to the English type of country house, a type which is one of the latest to creep into popular favor in this country. Stucco with half- timber has long been associated with English domestic architecture, and the Americanization of the design has brought a popular appeal that has done much to bring variety in country house architecture in the United States. With the English type of house, pleasing irregularities of exterior are readily obtained, although in this type, as in others, plan and design are dependent one on the other. Yet more freedom is allowable 1n the handling of the plans, as enforced irregularities on the exterior can be so handled as to lend enhanced charm to the peculiar characteristics of the design. ' The manner in which the front gable 1s handled in the house illustrated is especially interesting. One side 1s carried down 1n a free sweep over the doorway, furnishing a covered entrance without the necessity for the projection of a porch. This method of handling a gable is worth noting, for seldom should an entrance door he unprovided with shelter from the weather for visitors, and yet considera- tions of design may render it desirable for the door to appear flush with the house wall. The main roof is “clipped” on each side, preventing the house from appearing too tall for its width. The stucco chimney is effectively placed to offset the'con- tinuation of the gable. One enters into a hall, and a pleasing vista is presented of the living-roomgand dining-room, which latter is rather unusually placed throngh its angular connection with the living-room. The wide cased opening between the hall and living-room renders the former really part of the living-room. The main feature of the living-room is a well designed fireplace, at the right of which is an entrance to a sun porch. This can also be entered from the dining-room; thus it can be used as a breakfast porch if desired. The pantry and kitchen arrangement are interesting, as being a trifle out of the ordinary. The pantry does not communicate directly with the kitchen, but rather enters it through an alcove, which contains an entry looking out on to the rear porch. The pantry doors are so placed that one cannot look from the dining-room into the pantry or into the kitchen. Exceptionally spacious clOsét arrangement for dishes 1s provided 1n the pantry, which also contains a counter handy in serving. 6' _ - . 12'- 9' ' l3 ‘ 9 a: KITCHEN DINING! ROOM BED ROOM'j '°- BED Room? 0 6' HALL 33 an: 1017' —46l~——— 1312' , : en! '9 l9 ' HALL ‘1’ a 9 LIVING ROOM Oman EEO ROOM’4 m SLEEPING T24 2 :_ 13’-2' ' L 'T— > I c «la-OL— 513'——+—————— 24'—I‘ _____—.———l b— “" Plan of first floor Scale, 1/16”: 1 ft. Plan of second floor 17 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The kitchen contains a sink placed directly under a double window, and on either side of it is a long drain board. This feature of a drain board on either side of the sink is an arrangement seldom carried out, although it is a decided convenience to the housewife. The gas range is placed in a recess, and so is comparatively out of the way. This recess is provided by the stair arrangement, which is economical in the utilization of space. The stairs are of the combination type, a door on either side of a short passage serving to make both the kitchen and hall stair side pleasing 1n appearance. The second'story contains three bedrooms, all well provided with closets. The master’s bedroom has a private bath and a sleeping porch; two big closets. are also provided. This arrangement illustrates a popular tendency of to-day, for it is usually desired by the owner that at least one of the bedrooms have a sleeping porch and private bath adjoining. The third story contains two bedrooms, one of which is provided with a wash basin, and a large storage room which could easily be turned into an extra bath if desired. The house 1s not so large as one would imagine from a glance at the illustra- tion, for the dimensions are only 35 feet 2 inches by 31 ft. 2 inches 1n plan. Mn 1" ”ll ' .. “I I Ii l '1? I'll it! '1 .11, 1:} ill i ' l-y . 1' .3. ‘ .711) ITIT] .111] DE A Elevations and cross section through wall', scale 1/16” =1 ft. A house at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. . 18 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Dutch Colonial House With Recessed Entrance This design is a conventional handling of the popular Dutch Colonial style. The dormer extends nearly the full length of the house, its roof being a continuation of the upper part of the gambrel. The fenestration or window treatment is symmetrical, a triple window flanking either side of the recessed doorway, while the windows on the second story are single, being centered above the first story openings and door. The recessed entrance is frequently used with this kind of design and plan, as it fits in excellently with the hall arrangement that is typical of many of the Colonial houses built several scores of years ago. The central hall running through to the rear of the house is a conventional handling of the plan, as is also the arrangement of the living-room, dining—room, and kitchen. This scheme is one of the most popular and is frequently followed. Perspective sketch of Dutch Colonial house. Frank T. Fellner, Architect _*-~'“ pup Room ref-4x 1350“ —' . L\VING . Pom-t UP . R 0 cm 71mm Room HALL lli-G‘A B‘o’ 333-07 x 241°" $72.}; Room 13-‘o‘x td-G" uo‘-r-“;< 8‘0" yarn ’ w..__-.a———~—o-Q racer Lmlr Plan of first floor Plan of second floor 19 HOMES OF BEAUTY [AND CONVENIENCE A House at Chestnut Hill, Pa. Magaziner & Eberhard, Architects 20 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A House at Chestnut Hill, Pa. An Adaptation of Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge A house that is frankly a modern adaptation of Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge is here illustrated. The elevation is changed but little, the design merely being reversed and two dormers added, a porch being used in- stead of the old extension. Although it is quite usual to adapt the pretentious buildings of the old world to commercial requirements in the new, yet, it is rare that the direct inspiration for a successful home design is taken from old work. 45 LEBPING J o BED :‘M. BED 2'11 10' x 13' 10' x 12: CLO. . flALL TH @21 BED KO OM 0P LIVING ROOM 14' x 2.5' out 1913. ROOM 3' x 1116" 125x14! First and second floor plans As this house is located near Philadelphia, a section where stone is largely and effectively used in domestic architecture often at little greater expense than would be the case if wood were used, the house quite naturally is of that material, as was its famous prototype. The doorway is simply designed, the popular porch seats being placed at each side and forming a center of interest in the elevation. The windows are of the familiar Colonial type. It should be noted that the second story windows are not so high as are those in the first story, only two hori- zontal rows of panes being placed in each sash as against the threelhorizontal rows in the sash of the first story. Interest is also lent by the use of shutters on the first story and blinds on the second floor. The dormers are well proportioned to the main part of the house, and their circular heads harmonize well with the cornice. The porch at the left of the living-room 1s a necessary feature these days, and. so is included 1n place of the original addition. 21 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. W7. C. Reed ' - ‘ Harmon, N. “Y. The Dutch Colonial house is peculiarly indigenous to the United States. Its characteristic gambrel roof, architecturally difficult to handle though it is, obtains a rare charm in skilful hands. The many attractive possibilities, together with the economy of space afforded by the roof lines, render the Dutch Colonial house always of interest, for it is a type whose design never seems to grow old. ' The characteristic gambrel of the house is broken higher up than usual, but is saved from any appearance of slimness by the continuation of the upper slope out in front, making the second story light and roomy. A slight curve breaks the lower roof, so that it extends gracefully to cover ,the porch. The grouping of the second-story windows is worthy of notice, for they form one of the attractive features of the design. Two small center windows, locating the master’s bathroom, are flanked on either side by a triple window, which consists of a center window between two of lesser width. I The Exterior Henri Vallet, Architect 22 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE House of Mr. W. C. ReedFContinued Upon entering the house an attractive vista is presented. To the right is the living-room, extending the full depth of the house and containing a fireplace flanked by bookCases over which windows are placed. A plaster arch partially separates a nook at the far end. Communication between dining-room and kitchen is established through a well-equipped pantry. The front door may be reached directly from the kitchen by means of the main hall, which extends through the house and opens through a Dutch door into the rear garden. This planning enables the domestic to pass from the kitchen to the front door without going through any other room. The second floor contains three bedrooms and two baths. The master’s bed- room connects with a private bath, and contains a fireplace. A nook is formed at one end by a plaster arch, on each side of which is a closet with a mirror door. Windows throughout the second story are of the double-hung type. The living-room is spacious and well proportioned House of Mr. W. C. 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By placing the windows in groups, an effect of spaciousness is given that leads one to imagine the house as being larger than it really is, due to the smaller scale to which the details are made. It will‘be readily noted in the house illustrated that if the windows were all made in one, instead of being 18-inch windows placed in groups, the openings would detract from the apparent size of the house, as well as the proper scaling of it. The house is broken up into several distinct masses, each of which is carefully proportioned so that a harmonious effect is gained. The elimination of wide over— hangs is not only a characteristic of this type of design but also reduces the expense of a house to no small degree. This lack of overhang, considered from a structural point of view, is by many architects held to be not the best practice, since stucco work should be protected as much as possible from rain; heavy overhangs give good protection. From a prac- tical point of view, however, this consideration seems to be of little importance, especially when taking into account the fact that waterproof stuccos are on the market, or that the stucco can be waterproofed. Stucco houses with little or no overhangs have stood up for years and developed no more trouble than those with heavy overhangs. There should be no trouble, provided the work is done properly . ——and that is the secret of success with stucco—good workmanship. Note how the small gable at the right of the entrance scales in with the pro- jecting part of the front of the house. . In order to make a house of this type appear attractive, it is generally neces- sary to provide for as much roof surface as can readily be obtained. This spread of - roof has been gained by carrying down the first story of the main gable roof, the entrance being located under this overhang. The rear of the house, it will be noted, has the same effect in mind, the main roof being carried down to the first story level, provision for the second story rooms being made by a dormer. Not the least important part of the design is the porch at the right of the house. Its round headed openings constitute an attractive departure from the usual practice, as is the case with the main entrance. _ The house itSelf is of stucco, the roof being of slate. These two materials are associated with the popular conception of the English type of house, and are gen- erally used in this type of design. - One enters into a central hall, the stairs being placed directly opposite the entrance. A coat closet at the left of the. stairs is a feature that will appeal to many. It is always convenient to have a closet like this for the placing of wraps of visitors, as well as those of the household itself. The main feature of the living-room is the stucco fireplace, which is simple in design. The trim throughout is of the sanitary type, picture mouldings being placed at junction of wall and ceiling so as to add to the apparent height of the rooms. The windows in this room, as well as in other parts of the house, are placed higher than usual, permitting furniture to be placed beneath them. Toward the left of the main hall is the dining-room, communication with the kitchen being through a pantry. - The pantry is provided with spacious dressers and a broom closet. The kitchen sink is 36 inches high, a drain board being on either side of the sink. This arrange- ment is one that will be appreciated by the housewife. A kitchen closet and refrig- erator placed in an entry complete the kitchen equipment. The gas range is vented through the 3-inch vent. L t! t 25 9Z The House of Edna and Lucille Griffith, at Woods of Larchmont, Lewis Bowman, Architect HDNHINHANOD (INV ALHVEIEI JO SHWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Ii KITCHEN I W First and second floor plans, scale 1/16” =1 ft. The second story contains three bedrooms, each being provided with ample. closet space. These closets are sufficiently deep so that a rod can be run lengthwise of them for clothes-hangers to be placed thereon. Thus clothing is more readily accessible than is the case when they are hung on hooks around the wall of the closet. Several of the closets have a slipper shelf placed about 6 inches from the floor, so that it is not necessary to stoop so far in picking up footwear. Over the side porch is a sewing-room, which forms a pleasant addition to the bedroom. w; mean“; '31. nulDU-un-Hnu ' ‘ “MCI-OWL. ”£3119.“ ‘ - I' in Front, rear, and side elevations, scale 1/16”= 1 ft. House of Edna and Lucille Griffith ,. .I.‘ \ M. nu- \ A ‘— 27 82 A house at Ridgewood, N. J. R. Holbrook Lewis, Architect HDNEIINEIANOC) (INV ALQVEIEI d0 SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A House at Ridgewood, N. J. Exceedingly graceful is the roof of this house as it sweeps out to form a well proportioned overhang. The dormer windows each stand separate, instead of being combined as is the more usual practice. Being well scaled to the mass of the roof they lend a touch of individuality to the design that makes it stand out from other houses of this same general character. The general handling of the design illustrates balance gained by symmetry, or “ equal sized windows and practically equal size porches at either side of the house. It will be noticed that the central dormer on the second story is directly over the front entrance, on either side of which the triple windows are exactly similar. The, enclosed porchat the right is slightly heavier than the open porch at the left, but the vines climbing the lattice will soon not only give a perfect balance, but a very agreeable contrast of texture and color. The plan is of the central hall type with the main rooms on either side. This arrangement is one of the most popular in this type of house, and is typically, Colonial. ' . ' - The treatment of the kitchen is worthy of notice, for it is well separated from the rest of the house and so cooking odors cannot well penetrate to the other rooms. The sink is placed under a double Window, and the china closet is directly at the right so that dishes can be washed and placed in it with a minimum of energy. The rear porch is a thoughtful provision for the servant’s comfort. The sun porch can well be used as a breakfast porch, being a very pleasant addi- tion to the house in summer time. The second story contains a large master’s bedroom with three closets and a window seat which makes an attractive cozy corner. As is often done in large bed- rooms like this, a fireplace is provided. There are two other bedrooms on this floor, each of which is provided with ample closet space. The third floor, plan of which is not presented, has two bed- rooms and a bath. ,s.,, ”.1 .51., '2 ,1 J‘.‘-" P ’waxf’fiiiifii ‘ . , , ; cum r“. no"? MAJTLIJ‘ 6... Room 0436'saa‘o' 5&0 Each I436'Ilt‘0" Fug; Poncu (“1'1 0 Che“? Ila! J‘IA' K.$T'¢.H n.~ Ia‘-6'no‘-?" Plan of second floor K ‘ W .1} 0"xz‘j'o‘ L IV! N c I2.<: €206 1426“ 2510‘ Dunsuc. P J t: N P 0 ant: H W- e‘ ‘ 13‘ 6' Q. o o M n4‘oe'xw'16” Plan of first floor 29 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Front elevation . . W. S. Moore, Architect The House of Mr. J H Saflord Mamaroneck, N. Y. Odd, yet decidedly interesting, is this residence. The porch at the left, octag- onal in plan, forms one of the most unusual features of the design. The porch columns carry plates which support rafters radiating from a common center. The porch communicates With the interior of the house by means of French Windows. The arrangement of the balcony over the front entrance door is also interesting. Although simple in design, yet the combination of balcony, brackets supporting the overhang, and well-scaled Windows on each side of the entrance door all help to make the entrance an inviting one. ENTRY Dmme PORCH KITCHEN ¢ BED Room 9' 6' x l4' l0' 9'- l2'3' ‘ REE [2' 3' I [6'3' BALCONY l2'3' I l2'3' ,7 "b.308— IMMuégmmsfini 35:33:35 ‘ . V E i m Ta HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE This massive stone fireplace, with its chimney exposed for two full stories, Interior views All is decidedly impressive. House of J. H. Safford 31 h ”Z? Left side elevation, scale‘3/32” =1 ft. Elevation of fireplace and stairs, scale 1/4” =1 ft. Front elevation, scale 3/ 32” =1 ft. House of Mr. J. H. Safford . Mamaroneck, N. Y. A ' i . ___; Elevation of stair paneling as it ap- pears from living- room, scale 1/4” = 1 ft. 1‘ ’v “.«u‘ .u. EIDNHINHANOD (INV ALHVEIEI JO SHWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The:living-room House of Mr. J. H. Safl'ord The exterior of the house is covered with wide clapboards painted a pale yel- low. The blinds, which are of the old-fashioned Colonial type, are painted green. The roof is likewise painted green. This color scheme is decidedly unusual, and yet the tones shade into eachother in a manner which is decidedly interesting and attractive. The interior of the house is even more striking than the exterior. Entrance is had directly into the living-room, or what might better be called a reception hall. A massive fireplace is the dominating feature of this section. The rough stone of which it is composed harmonizes excellently with the spaciousness of the reception hall. The stairs to the second story go up at the right side of the fireplace, turn to the left in back of it and then proceed straight up to a kind of balcony which runs all around the stair well. This open stair well gives an unusual sense of spaciousness to the reception hall. Its striking appearance can readily be seen from the illus- trations which are presented of the interior. The main part of the living-room is to the right of the reception hall, and is semi-separated from it by columns and railings which are placed at the right of the , stairs. The ceiling here, as in the other sections of the house, has the floor joists left exposed, this being in keeping with the general massive appearance of the first story. To the left of the reception hall is the dining-room, which contains a large stone fireplace, similar in design to that in the reception hall. ' A connecting hall, or pantry, communicates with the living-room, dining-room, dining-porch and kitchen. A maid’s room is located next to the kitchen, thus keep- ing the service portion of the house entirely separate from the other part. The second floor contains four bedrooms, bathroom, and a store closet. All these rooms open into the balcony, which is at the second story level of the stair well. The bathroom is located directly over the kitchen, thus rendering the plumbing system extremely economical. 33 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Front elevation, a house at Dayton, 0. Louis Lott, Architect A Brick and Stucco Cottage with ‘ Thatched Roof Effect 1/7"! lit/7 L..._.fi;._____,_.___; _' :: minw ‘0 fl. 711w. Plan of first floor Plan of second floor 34 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The exterior V IPhilip Resnyk, Architect The House of Mr. Haylett O’Neill, ' Larchmont, N. Y. (3105 M W1” h =i- ‘ Rad. ; H I C 8R —l 3 . loo i x 4% ~ °’ '—r'"" " Chamber ' , 5% 10‘0"Xl'0"0" E '43 Chamber : El ’ (é. OaxaLou ' ' V0 . . /’ I n o II I - ., me Room ”'6 x 15-6 $ (max 9 Porch 3/ ¢ v' ' 9 My? BP- 5.9. 13'~6"x25'-o" Pmmg Room \ 4* -. Chamber I I5'-0'x 15-6" Chamber \ == _ . fl . .. u'-6 xns'bo" Qua. 129d. ‘ 9'0‘XH'6 ' .— -—. u...— —-—- _ .3 .. Plan of first floor Plan of second floor V m m A House at Haverford, Pa. McIlvain & Roberts, Architects HDNHINHANOG CINV ALLHVHEI JO SEIIAIOH ~ HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A House at Haveriord, Pa. The suburbs of Philadelphia have developed a number of worth-while ideas in planting which aid to secure both privacy and attractiveness. In the house illus- trated, a popular idea in its locality is carried out. The hedge is carried across the front of the house next to the walk, then down toward the side of the porch. A hedge is also carried down the other side of the walk. The advantage of this arrangement is that as soon as the hedge grows high enough, a well screened porch and front yard will be secured, free from the gaze of passers-by. The wide siding has the effect of lowering the apparent height of the house, and secures a much better effect than it would be possible to gain through the use of k--5—1‘--~- 641+“ -'7-'o.'----9‘F° a x ' -' "l “ ”f ’ Z/(I/{II/m I ‘ Z . :3 l 6 y u ‘ é . f * .II. 3/,,}‘ I ' ll é ' ° Q c 3., ' , _- __ ' 0 7 {Q'§\(_;T({<(<{{(\{/\\:Iwx/x/x/I/W/zj; 1 T i ‘y; a . ' j l ‘ 1‘ ' I ' / II 111/. 7 l///// 1;; ;' *1) ' ' 6: z ’ Nam“ K J. [/1 . , , / - I l- ‘ | ;/‘ I- \\ i 1 .i ' .. .;-:! - —r|,‘ 1- h I . ' 4 §.“ \\\ ,7 -----¢'l0'b---— 5.an 60— ‘ - 7 l ' d l 3“!“ * ”Lamina/Mg” l/IZ/rll'K-vé-‘li 'j/ l "" I. L ,‘ l! ‘ : I --- '9 é‘ 3 . 5} l 7 ' 9 ‘ '7 3 Z r - g 2 .I , . 2’ 1 ‘i . . ’ .n . a; a ,u :@ ‘5‘ leO-B , VD ; ; i. g 3"” . . Mic-2:: .1 . : s a I 1.4.... .......q 'o--..._.._- . ' ’ , , } l7 u ”“1 , ., .13.- : DININGRM 4 "“ I Lo . , 1'9 1 : .é, g H-oxmo' 7 l'l 1- . ‘ h l n | / ' ¢ - ”I a ‘ I . Z 5 , ROOME ’ -r-_t . "f 3 I n .. “ . / a 17'9xus-L » . . . .. i.-- .-/ g4 . ;; «taro—«.4404 l = I I 5 l / i i f i ///////I II: ///////I////// First and second floor plans, scale 1/16” =1 ft. narrower siding. The manner in which the exposure of the shingles is graduated so as to scale in with the wide siding is decidedly interesting. Notice how over the porch the wide exposure of the shingles scales in excellently with the siding. Windows are of the double hung type, with casements on the third story where liniited window height renders them advisable as they render available the full height of the window, which double hung windows do not do. A curious feature is that the front and rear of the house are practically alike in the main features. The lavish use of electric wall fixtures throughout? the house is worthy of notice. In the dining-room, for instance, one is placed on each side of the 'side- board, thus giving plenty of light there. The fixtures in the living-room are placed one on each side of the side windows. Thus furniture placed to receive natural light has also the benefit of artificial light coming from exactly the same direction. For a room much used, especially for working, this is an important feature. v a .- .—.-0# was» «9'40 «191101 37 * HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. W. G. Grayell Cleveland -Heights, _ Cleveland, 0. ‘ ‘ Front elevation John Henry Newson Co., Architects Perhaps the individual feature about this little house is the lattice treatment at the porch and front entrance. When the photograph was taken vines and roses had not yet begun to grow, and thus the house does not present as homelike an appear- ance as it will later. The design is somewhat of the Dutch Colonial type, although it departs in several ways from the severely correct style. The proportions in the main are pleasing, and the fact that the second-story windows are slightly out of scale with those on the first story is aminor defect that detracts but little from the appearance. r—.H Ice Poncn Ice Room KlTCHE-H n ' ‘ Il'x ll' LIVING Roan PORCH STOVE 9’ x 20’ i :2" 22' E DINING Room fi :1 ,' 4" I ' ill“ ”AZ A I2-6 m I Self Plan of first floor Scale, 1 /l6” =1 ft. $LEE-PIH6 Ponce unvu Flo’or 7'xll' 6'1 8' Nu: Ben noon H'x te’ Door Plan of second floor l 55:; HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE House. of Mr. W. G. Grayell—Continued The main body of the house is 24 feet x 30 feet in plan—a very economical proportion. The real feature of the first story plan is the stair arrangement, which is centrally located and in the exact middle of the house. It is of the combination type, with entrance both from the kitchen and from the main hall. A door, of course, shuts off the kitchen from the stairs and keeps odors of cooking from ascending. 'T he big advantage of this stair arrangement is that the housewife can go upstairs from the kitchen, which is her workshop, without taking useless steps through the dining-room into the main hall and then up. She can also slip upstairs without being seen if unexpected visitors arrive and are ushered into the living-room. It is little things like this that mean convenience in the small house, and make it more livable. The layout of the rooms themselves is conventional, and is that developed as possibly the best in a house of the dimensions of this one, when it is provided with a central hall. The living-room, with its attractive brick fireplace, is what first catches atten- tion upon entering. In fact, the hall is practically one with the living-room and dining-room, for it is only semi-divided from them by simply-molded cased open- ings. Plenty of window space is provided, so that the house is light and cheerful. The kitchen is made convenient in its arrangement, for the architect has evi- dently realized that in a small house like this, the kitchen is really the housewife’s . workshop. The drainboard is located under a window, and at either side are cup- bOards handily placed so that dishes may easily be placed in them after washing. The stove is placed so that the housewife does not stand in her light when working at it. The living-room, looking toward the front House of Mr. W. G. Grayell 39 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE L Side elevation, scale 3/ 32” =1 ft. . v. 0 “ii/Mr. Front elevation, scale 3/ 32” =1 ft. W0 d4 era Bins /====’\ ///’ 7/ ”air-N M ”"fi‘m : Tom-d Back Sink Back Bogfggack ESE] [3:33 Elevation and section of kitchen cupboard, scale l/4”= 1 ft. / lF—II ll/6X20 .._.. -._..—-— II é" E: Miro/Z _ ‘|_____...... _ WWW/z ;_J J 9.1 Detail 1/2” =1 ft. i Detail of barge board, scale 1 1/2” =1 ft. 4 it i '0‘. of stair newel, 1/2” =1 ft. Mocking m 2"x4” Gaffer ////ll[f1/Il////l]//{/////////l///[l[/{l// CeI/edJ Elevation and section of medi- cine cabinet in bathroom, scale /O // (4'4“. 2¥~L~Panet~+2$~z n 4 M Top of Base Mould 3! ‘ I o a V/ s a. Vertical cross- section through [WK wainscot- ting in dining- 5 fad Detail of Main Cornice, scale 3/4” = 1 ft; House of Mr. W. G. Grayell 40 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. F. S. Sly Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. .330" if. A type of house which is returning more and more into favor is the simple and dignified Colonial. The modern uses which are being made of this style of archi- 5;; tecture afford opportunity for infinite variety and originality, combined with a background of historic interest and charm. The term “Colonial” itself has come to have a wide range of meaning and to stand for several distinct and widely vary- ' ing types. Chief among these are the Southern Colonial, with its spacious and , hospitable arrangement, lofty and generous columns marking the entrances and verandas; the low and comfortable Dutch Colonial, with its quaint roof treatments 4:75.»...«1‘1-54-1' . "a...“ A, The living-room. Note the high windows, which afford light and yet do not interfere with wall space for furniture “,9? § -—the overhanging gambrel roof, or the beautifully curved, low roofs of the story- and-a-half houses; and the more restrained and dignified New England Colonial. , It is in the New England Colonial house, however, that the greatest conformity .‘ i to original type is to be found. That is to say, what is known as pure Colonial is ; embodied more completely in this type than in the others. The adaptations from " ' the Georgian, the severity and restraint of Puritan days, the simplicity and charm induced by simple, wholesome lives are all to be found in the New England Colonial house. f; f _ Continued 41 EOZMm OW wmtwdfiww >2U OOZEHZHMZOH Am F- -1(),] “son- alling, I orig 18131.1(}, V- ‘7'- ,— 1‘“ 1y ah Lfipu. 1 The [louse of 1311‘. F- S... S 4 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE pozcu . 3 920'}: 1710" = BED Room l 9103610“ ' $21in in J '49: ¢:..L._1. 1.2.-.1 H I -- -I‘l‘____—L , ., — _ l . . . h‘ v 651.4 IL '1 L. I l -- ”a”... #14 =1": l'C::* ”c ' t‘:.‘l 1'“! :‘.;..'.‘| -l L--- __LF_".'U.____.____ ______ l 3') t#---?-”_-———~—--~‘-—~Jh L—-----—' ----- d ........ ~--1 Elevations, scale 1/16” =1 ft .3‘;A“ fl u‘ x ' casing ‘ »" J77 ‘ w . i “W32"‘1 L‘ -‘_ 1 l 9““ . % ' ‘L 97;? 7““ 1 // ’44,, ' 4 .~/ 93.3w ‘ . Detail of window Detail of window Detail of picture Detail of handrail Detail of stool and apron mold base House of Mr. F. S. Sly 43 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. F. S. Sly—Continued In modern times this type of design has been used freely, with varying degrees of success. The house shown in the accompanying illustrations is an admirable example of good adaptation.‘ Although this house is small and unpretentious, all the essential elements of successful and accurate design are present, so that the house is more than reminiscent of the days of our New England ancestors. There is no display of mouldings, cornices or ornate porticoes and the like to be found here, but there is charm in the sturdy, simple proportions and in the restful quiet of the entire design. Interest and originality are established through the irregular roof line, the simple cornice, which cuts back at the roof line, forming a return. This varies in size at the four corners of the house, as will be seen from the The back of the house is interesting, the roof being attractively broken up photographs, particularly that showing the rear porch, where the moulding returns to form the cornice of the end of the porch. The first floor plan is of rather conventional type with the exception of the arrangement of the pantry and maid’s quarters. A passageway not only serves as a pantry, but also as a hall communicating with the maid’s room. A separate porch at the rear enables the maid to enjoy the summer air and yet have privacy. The feature of the second floor is the two bathrooms, located side by side and as'nearly over the kitchen as possible. The plumbing is exceptionally concentrated in this house, and this was a decided feature in keeping the cost down. The master’s bedroom has two closets, which is very desirable. la 44 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE A House at Wynnewood, Pa. Front view McIlvain & Roberts, Architects The harmonious combination of varied building materials is an achievement none too common in modern architectural and building practice. There are some styles, however, that lend themselves more readily than others to accomplishing this result, as well as being easy of graceful and appropriate adaptation. The English half-timber house is one of the types best suited for these purposes, both as to design and materials. wu’ :::‘ A . ' - - C - '- r ’ mum - ' “"6' .. I i U" '1 1,43,. mrcm c I. mm 9315' ‘9' g] CL°ft M: _ = ‘ ‘s :3 8 UVIHGW ‘ #1 13' - . , mu. 2: LPN-6', . ’. . 15510wa g‘ '.. rota. a I.“ ecu-um {’7' First floor plan Second floor plan Third floor plan 45 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Y A House at Wynnewood, Pa.——Continued The dwelling shown in the-accompanying illustrations is a very good example of a modified English half-timber house in a suburban community. It is a par- ticularly valuable study because while it preserves all the characteristics necessary to the half-timber style, it is modern and distinctly American in tone. This atmos- sphere is created in large part by the use of local building materials, those which are natural to the surroundings, and hence the most appropriate. These materials, again, are not used in any affected or bizarre manner, but very simply. Field stone appears as such, plaster is ruggedly troweled on, and the only false element in the design is the timbering itself, which, instead of being actual beaming and structural in character, consists of creosoted boards nailed flush with the surface of the plaster. This is common modern practice, however, and not particularly to be condemned“. Present day building methods do not require these timbers for structural pur- The living-room is finished with simple yet attractive trim which is Colonial in treatment, instead of English as one would expect poses, and since they form a very graceful and interesting feature in design they have become purely ornamental, rather than structural members. The floor plans are made interesting, usually, through certain devices, among which the two most important are: either developing the plan upon a strongly defined axis, making it regular and logical in its outlines; or in making it sufficiently irregular and “different” to stimulate interest and give some degree of uniqueness and originality to the house. The former method usually has more repose, but the latter very often saves a house from monotony and makes it more livable. This latter is true of the house under discussion, but it may also be said of it that it is in no way extreme or freakish, and that while it embodies many unusual points, it is still a comfortable, dignified home. .46 - Manama»: HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Detail of porch The rear of the house The hallway divides the living and dining-rooms much more completely than is usual in the small house, where there are very often double openings centered one on the other leading into these rooms from the passage. In this house there is a double opening into the living-room from the hallway, but the entrance to the dining-room is through a single doorway, which is not centered on the entrance to the living-room. Neither is .this doorway centered on the dining-room wall, nor is the window ‘on the opposite wall centered on its wall or on the doorway. This treament persists, it will be noted from the plan, in two walls of the living-room, giving a delightfully irregular air to the whole scheme. A valuable and unusual feature lies in the fact that the laundry is provided on the main floor of the house. This makes it a light and cheerful room, readily acces- sible. This, laundry also serves more or less as a rear entry, since the only access to the kitchen is through it. As one mounts to the second floor of this house it is to be observedfiand this is also readily apparent from the plans—~that the stairwell is very well cut off, being surrounded on three sides by solid wall. This stairway continues up, in the same well, to the third floor, where there are two bedrooms, bath and a large, unfinished storage space. _ . Attention should be given to the fact that there are three bathrooms in this house, a practice which should by all means be followed wherever possible by builders of smaller houses. - Note the ingenious way that space has been taken from the various bathrooms to provide closet room. Two have been grafted from Bath N o. .1, one from Bath No. 3, while a large closet is provided next to Bath No. 2. lg! 2}) . Front, side and rear elevations, scale 1 /32” = 1 ft. A House at Wynnewood, Pa. 47 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. W. P. Smith Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. There are two interesting features about the exterior of this design. One is the unusual placing of the entrance, for the main part of the house is entered through the chimney at the side. The sleeping porch floor is carried out over the entrance porch which is thus properly roofed. The other feature of the design is the exceptional height and steepness of the lower part of the gambrel roof, which is handled so as to permit a third story, not frequently found in a house as small as this one. The chimney is so placed and proportioned as to prevent the side of the house from appearing too slim. Altogeth- er, this roof treatment is an exceptionally successful handling of a difficult problem. Front and side View Smith and Davis, Architects ¢ ¢ SLEEPING PORCH ,KITCHEN ‘ I H316“ UP OHAM BER#3 + m Dmme ROOM .$_ 8x 126' 11'9“ 14‘3“ 14' 3",. 14'6" _ O CHAMBER‘i CHAMBER‘? <5 4? LIVING ROOM IS": 14' .25. [4' l4' x 25'6" RADIATOR "/////////////////4 Plan of first floor Scale, 1 /16” =1 ft. Plan of second floor fi: '48 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE 2 <. 55%;; . L“. :17: v1.51. 4» -. g g1. , g. L ' n . fl—m. m—‘Wmvnwmanwg~»w« mmm»w~ww~fl_p .. a. .- .,.. "a. .—.gu. «y "ck-..“ .. ”a A , MDQW‘ts Navy“. ... ,. .m—r“-z.-«-m The interior is very interestingly arranged. Entrance is had through the chimney into a hall so placed as to give privacy to those 1n the living-room, and also to those 1n the dining-room, which 1s at the end of the hall. The stair arrangement is also a bit out of the ordinary for a small house, and shows clever planning. The main flight 1s carried well up to a landing, where it is joined through a door by the kitchen flight. Thus the maid or the mistress of the house can go upstairs unobserved. The kitchen communicates with the dining-room through a pantry. In this pantry is placed the we box, which it will be noted can be iced from the outside. The living-room runs lengthwise of the house instead of at one side, as is the more usual custom. This arrangement has the advantage of giving those in this most used room the best view from the house. The second floor 1s well laid out, two bathrooms being provided. This Isa good feature that IS becoming ever more popular. The bathroom at the right and front of the house 1s, it will be noted, carried out over the porch. Such practice has an element cf danger in a cold climate, as the pipes are apt to freeze if proper pre- cautions are not taken. To prevent the room from being cold and the pipes freezing, the pipes should be well wrapped with some good covering, and the space between the floor joists partly filled with concrete, mineral wool, or other substance, placed on boards carried on strips nailed near the bottom of the joists. Care always should be taken to prevent pipes from freezing, and although proper precautions cost money, yet the cost may more than be made up by preventing the damage often done by bursted pipes. The attic floor contains the maid’s room with private bath. The tendency to—day is to give the maid such provision for her comfort. If a maid is not employed, this floor would be excellent for the guest room. If desired, some of the storage space might be turned into a small room. ’- The living-room, house of Mr. W. P. Smith HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE I f /- Exterior Edward B. Stratton, Architect 1 House of Miss Elizabeth Cardozo i = Stamford, Conn. . i The exterior lines of this cottage present a long slope in front, broken by the provision for the sleeping balcony. The rear slope is shorter, and the ridgeis slightly hipped at each end. At each side of the porch is a group of three columns which serve as supporting members for the overhang roof, each of the two groups having its several members connected by lattice work. The same idea of column grouping 3 4 is carried out in the design of the small porch. r‘”1"""‘ “ ' E NEH I 2:0‘ -- r 7- 3 C o; m I hit“ _ . ls . CLOS. C '3 ' .m- HAMBER ‘ .— E 33...,.__ CHAMBER =5: ' 8" 12' 3 l ' . 8"“ ¢ -' H i PAHTRI Esau I SLEEPI l . ' °BALCOHY —-_—-| < Luvmfa RooM l 9’ x H‘ I I7 -23 .' I 3......- '. CHAMBER I. DINING ROOM . g". .315- : ¢ l Gm ‘ BA : lZ' ‘ l2‘ | 3 R. I ’ L__-_- m— ' Q , PORCH - ' First and second floor plans, scale 1/ 16” = 1 ft. HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE , 4 . ::: Exterior View Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect House of Charles Priest What strikes one most about this type of house is the straight severity of the roof lines. The dormer roof starts from the ridge and so does not break up the spread of the main part of the roof part wa)r down as is often done, The main problem of the design then becomes the proper pitch of the two roofs both in combination and in relation to the mass of the house, and the Width and height of the dormer. j ' I 3&1":qu " pawl ”Ma?“ 1 i l "are ° 1190141“! ; I l i : I - mm) “wow 4 . , ‘ , 1 F I: g .. l- “3 ‘ ”1‘00?” Plan of first floor Plan of second floor Heacock & Hokanson, Architects EIDNEIIREIANOD GNV AlflVHH :10 SEIWOH u HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The stair hall House at Ridley Park, Pa. Plan of first floor Plan of second floor -;<1TCHEN- ~ 55!) won- vaN ‘1' sur- 53 179 A Colonial House at Randolph,§N. Y. Percy C. Adams, Architect HDNHINHANOD (INVLLLDVEIEI :10 SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE, A Charming Colonial House at Randolph, N. Y. There are two very interesting features that strike one in this house. The first is the manner in which the main roof is brought down with its sweep checked in a 'less steep slope and returned at the sides, as one will notice from a glance at the picture presented. This treatment is not often encountered, but is certainly very. successful in this case. The other feature that strikes one is the porch at the right, for ordinarily this space between the dining-room extension and the main house would be left open. I. LT C C l I 44'-d’xo'-e' O l O .1 0.0 Motto-6' )1“ I13. not Ho'xu-s ’ I 9 L; 0 ll ‘ u‘-s‘ms’-o’ I I O I, o O u .n'-5"x :d- 6" ”(on nan. 014! HUT HooL MAI First and second floor plans, scale 1/ 16” =1 ft. The treatment, however, is well worth noting, for it gives a certain individuality to the design not often encountered in a house of this size. Of course the well-designed railing around the porch roof is a factor that contributes materially to the success of this treatment, as are the well-proportioned square columns. The treatment here should be particularly noted. The treatment of the roof immediately under each one of the dormer windows should also be noted, for instead of the roof being cut straight down with consequent danger from flooding during heavy showers or rains, that partfof the roof immediately under the window 1s sloped off gently. This 1s a much more practical handling of this problem than 1s usually encountered. The first floor plan 1s founded on the ordinary central hall type, but it presents ‘ several variations that are quite interesting. One is the small den at the front of the house and to the left, another is the bedroom immediately adjoining, which connects directly with the bathroom. The arrangement of this bathroom is out ‘of the ordinary and should be carefully noted. Indeed the treatment here is a feature that could well be followed in many more small houses to good advantage. The second story contains three bedrooms and two baths, being compactly arranged. 55‘ HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE x d—t‘ .. *‘ . «nut , . , - . . i ’ i-' - . pom-or .405 ”any. uw - . mum-l." £77. I os— -- O! JOOIIT 7? Ill! ItlvAtIol I‘ll I‘ll IIILRHE )E Ill 0! ALAZVI/Au fifi, 3'3””... ———.._—._...____._- ILIVYtOI “ < r llmr I; 3 Y .21-“" ‘ ‘7’ , ' ' nu ‘ m5: ; mu; or Inuourculn (tour J Details and front and side elevations -o fun H @ .~.---..------1---------- ‘ I I l L-.- -— I- "i“..-‘ufl a...“ - I {ASY;IlEVATIDI 'uAu. Ii can - a." uov . In... ................... ' l .- r‘ ! _ -__r.,--_-.‘. --.-------J.-..a. ..... ,--.‘...........'- rrrrrr . _q ‘lo-a. I ' O '9 r : i - ‘ 5 --------- .4. Mn.””—.*‘.‘-- E In” IHHHOI . 3 unu ‘ an on. M : '3 :cn-m,nvn‘nvfshoa--.---..--_v ........... a- :0 'q ‘o.J.o~-poouuuhnn.--,~--u-—-u----o.-—--— ‘ _. ‘l A Colonial House at Randolph, N. Y. ca.4-~am .‘ ,, L .. 56 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Colonial House at Maplewood, N. J. The more severe type of Colonial house has gained much in popularity during the past few years. Lack of expensive overhangs, the ease with which good Colonial trim may be secured at an atractive figure, and the intrinsic merit of the style itself have made it widely used for small houses. In this house, there has really been no money spent on features that would cause it to stand out, but the design is so well handled and its proportions are so good, that one would not realize this ' except upon an analysis of the design. L The living-room is large, extending the full depth of the house, and having as an adjunct a sun porch. The hall is of the central type, the start of the stairs being placed in the rear of the hall, giving a sense of privacy to them. W ' View of front and side Kenneth W. Dalzell, Architect “R901" _i . . L, .‘KITcfl‘ml' 'Luhdq' Mew-3° mm ,' . 01:1) Q40"? [___,, Dth o MOM. o wow 1&th 1qu . WM Plan of first floor Plan of second floor 57 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE ' A House at Montclair, N. J. One of the reasons why the Colonial house is so popular to-day is because the general tendency of home owners is toward simplicity and plainness. Fancy brackets and jig-saw work are in many localities now entirelyout of style. Such localities especially turn to the severe Colonial type, welcoming it for its plain unostentatious— ness. . A good example of the severely plain Colonial house is here illustrated. The familiar combination of white clapboards and green shingle roof is, of course, used. A shingled hood, pleasingly curved, is carried around the house; this aids to relieve an outline which might otherwise be too plain. An inspiration from the Greek cornice is seen in the brackets placed under ths overhang of the main roof. Front view . . H. Messen er Fisher Architect . 9 s——-—--—-—¥3n-o--. ‘ -—- —— -—.——-—.~ 3‘°’X+'+“ . 5de4§£ b—s-‘rL-i -« .~—-e-10'--+j 3,—— 5-°x+-‘ . 0m. 10wa “7—1.: E E + n R 3: M cam DRESSER 1%; ‘9 BED-RM. ‘ 1? i ; ‘ ’9 NTCHEN “3: E ' ”“84 R, E N K (.195 ”13;.05” D '3‘ t '0 IO ------ G... 4: h .. BED Room. ‘ C "-1” °~°5 ANG ‘ R" " f SUNBM LlVlNGRM." UP‘ ..... -. ‘-' V C? 12:0'7x2z4' ".0 ~. . .. . . . '9' q- 51mg“. [2.0x 22.4 :2 Q h. ,l CLOS .. 3‘ . I. \ , =0 : 1 ‘t BEDRM g .3 . | ; DlNlriGRM 'b . f; m BATH“ lio'n'non' :9 I . . .. 'R“ l”) . \ i ./ 12-0XH-8 R .; I 4 . .- ROOM . . '1’ 4- . .. : 4' '/ . 4.‘ . - 4- 3w 'Z‘° . R *' 16' “‘° .0 .--—-uz- ;--se —--—;z-o----- «a. + 5.32.3, :wa' "vr \‘ 50 x+‘-a' Ll. . 5:0)‘1-4 5;¢,(4-5~ rue-+14 '+ true-+1»; k-O—---¢--o PORCH u-5'oo-oa-ohnuo‘ . - I/ Flrst and second floor plans, scale 1/16 =1 ft. m at m 58 4, . 5: :::: HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE Elevations, scale 1/16” =1 ft. The doorway 'is well designed, being typically Colonial and well in keeping with the general style of the house. An important feature 18 the lattice at each side of the porch, with curved head to harmonize with the soffit of the porch roof. Entrance 1s had directly into a hall. Many small houses follow the bungalow style and omit the entrance hall altogether. In cold climates, however, the tendency is still to cling to the convenience offered by a hall; this is especially true in the Colonial plan which makes a feature of the central hall. Certainly it is a bit more formal and private, for chance visitors are not then inducted directly into the living quarters where the family may be enjoying themselves. In such a hall, a coat closet is always desirable, for visitors’ wraps can then be conveniently placed. The arrangement of the stairs is well thought out, being based upon the com- bination front and back stairs plan. Frequently the stair door, instead of being placed 1n the kitchen, 1s placed so as to open on to the stairs swinging toward the front of the house. This enables the housewife to open the door and slipupstairs unobserved, being screened by the door. The stairs to the cellar open on to grade, making it unnecessary to go through the kitchen when it is desired to reach the cellar from-outside. On the second floor are three bedrooms. None of these, it will be noted, are separated by adjoining partitions. The two smaller bedrooms carry closets in the partition, and the large bedroom is separated from the others by the bathroom. This tends to keep noises communicating from one room to the other. The trim throughout is simple. Indeed, plain, simple trim is especially desired by the housewife of to- day, for it keeps cleaning troubles at a minimum. Elaborate moldings and ostentatious trim are regarded as dust collectors. A spare flue. 1s carried 1n the chimney. It 1s the architect’s practice to place this wherever possible, as his experience has proved, that it generally comes in handy later when an extra fireplace, stove, etc., may be desired. 59 A House at Montcl‘air, .N. J. 09 HDNEIINEIANOC) CINV ALHVEIH JO SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE ' The House of MI‘.F rank Olson Wauwatosa, Wis. An effective roof is generally the most important reason for the success of any design. Proper breaking up of its contour is essential if top-heavmess 1s to be avoided, and yet the method of breaking up the roof llnes must harmonlze and be subsidiary to the main roof itself. Successfully handled indeed is the roof of this house. A long sweep of roof is carried down over the porch, where massive stucco columns give strength and stability to the overhang. A small dormer makes livable the space provided by the long ‘ overhang. The main section of the roof butts against a well-proportioned i: t ’ gable, whose half-timber and stucco face forms an attractive texture for this a dominating part of the design. The segmental window head, capped by half-umber 9» effect, helps to make the gable even more interesting. E \ , _ / . 3.1.3: ‘4. . -* - . '. 1"”. E ' “ §NA Y D 1* f3 ‘ “WHEN ‘3 VEQANDA all}? 1 n t. u 4 1*; "2‘ “'2 2 " 5 810'): we“ . z - ATH SEMNG V' ; '- 1 ~ RN .4 3‘- 3 7 “’ " 9 ° BED ROOM . r, U “9‘5“” I ‘ fi' . ”"3“ Iz=o'x 1315 we"): l0'~8" D'N'NG R" 5 PASSAGE ' Bid}: I510" ‘ =w=m ( “" cmst'r wmu BED ROOM BED ROOM (334% l5'~7" 13143 '52?“ “57'5““ anme ROOM Iato‘x24io‘ f {NYRY l ' , ' | CLOS I ' l E: l : ' l u ' l l l l . 1 1 C j LII. ______ 1:: Plan of First Floor Plan of Second Floor The porch opens into a vestibule from which the house can be entered in two ways, either into the living-room proper,or into a lavatory and closet, from which passage may be had into the nursery. This latter arrangement is decidedly out of the ordinary, but is an advantageous one in that it keeps the children from romping through the main part of the house on their way to and from play. The lavatory also serves as a place where outer garments may be removed in stormy weather_ The main feature of the living-room is a large fireplace built of light-colored brick, with a center insert of tile. On each side of the fireplace are segmental head doorways communicating respectively with the stairs and the dining—room. Oppo- site to the fireplace is a bay window, which serves to add variety to the room. 61 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE V __I . I I! . - V LtSlDtNCb ' {'02: CLAREC'HQIMER: V I Il'fLAIK -oua|«u. ALCHETKTMG4 wuf ' mun-oomumnu unouu . CMCAOO “'U'III'I'CJA-IIK _— u 'l ~III . Imus.” * ~som~ m now i . 'JIC’O" lb“ I'- ’ u' M. an 1 ’"' l h!- /——————o-—-——-‘ bl.. #2/ ' . __ I \l—I————_I—— u " g- v “Q— *- _;._ .. ‘- ... — h - — ;€.'-'T_-- 0... -...-- mom. mvmox: Elevations and cross-section of side wall, scale 1/16” [:1 -lol.H~ “lb or )uuc- lo:- 'l!!l- t1):-..-)ll1l0-l/OI' . M’- ' rm; 1 s”- poiub Q. DF‘ um” ' j 1 In wH humane-hp qua: amm- -)oou {You’ll u o - can» urn-u... Coll-inf H}! ' X l _ .1 [inf-finer : lEiCII'. l l J ‘ EM ——.._...___.__ ~I|1Y-Il)l.- ' any Inn. "lIlLY'JllllLSv - J-Ituhnu- ‘ ' 'Ill'o nu,- Details of dining room walls and miscellaneous interior elevations .--._ .-__._.__.—:: 'wm v‘uvmon" - IIJIvtqullG - LOILIL" ll)- 3-. ft. Jan. "61-. -uc|;v l-Luu- “I” ~omu wot- KP.” ‘I'fll' w VID~ House of Mr. Frank Olson I 62 .: HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE ’UJ TEE DOTTID LINL JIIOW CONJTDUCTION Of PULL LENGTII DOOW WHEEL TN“! U NO ODIN JPACE JLLLVATON- ' 'JLCTIOM 'DUAILJ 0* LINEN CLOJ’ET‘ ' '11.! 1'12 FLOOR. ' LIGHT '[LLVAII'ION- “/[c'nou- 'LLEVAT|ON‘ JECTION' ' “DETAIL! O'KITCHEN CUPBOAQD' ¢DfJAILOF PANTEQY fIXTUIZL/D ' mmlzjfil [=5 «mm 5a ham» T" ‘r ’ . H 4 1 MIMIIZQOQ .. 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'DUL DOABDO . , KITCHIN PANTRY House Of *1 Mr. Frank Olson I a 63 ..... . -4... . ._...-.....,, -_ HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The dining-room, looking toward the veranda or breakfast porch. Take particular notice of the ceiling and china closet, for both are decidedly out of the ordinary.——House of Mr. Frank Olson. The dining-room is treated in a most novel way. The ceiling is pitched gable- like, panel strips giving added variety. A built-in china closet harmonizes well with the ceiling treatment. The 'lighting is interesting, the main source being a central fixture with central semi-indirect and pendant direct lights. Frosted bulbs are placed in the ceiling in the wooden strips. . The dining-room opens onto a veranda which can be used as a breakfast porch in summer. A windOw opens into the pantry, making serving easy to a table placed by it. This veranda has a concrete floor, as is advisable in outdoor or semi-outdoor porches, where a wood floor might soon be rotted by rain beating in. Sometimes odd-shaped flag stones are used as flooring for this style of porch, with pleasing results. The pantry is well provided with cupboards. The icebox, which is placed here, can be iced from the entry outside, and is just beside the grade door. This rear entry contains the back stairs leading to the cellar. The electric fixtures in the kitchen are well placed, and constitute efficient prac- tice. There is a central fixture, a wall fixture over the sink and another over by the range. The gas range is placed in an alcove and has a hood with a register to carry off all odors from cooking. The placing of windows is also interesting as showing how excellent natural lighting is obtained. - The second floor has three bedrooms, each of which has plenty of wall :space so that effective placing of furniture is simplified. An airing or drying balcony opens from the bathroom. A good feature of the bathroom is the towel closet. There is also a medicine closet. ' .64 HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE House of Mr. H. Leon Hentz Larchmont, N. Y. Unusually attractive is this Colonial cottage. Its long, Steep roof is excellently , proportioned to the first story of the house, and the dormer, which provides for ' plenty of room in the second story, scales in excellently with the proportions fixed by the main roof and the first story. Well in keeping with the simple spirit of the house is the unostentatious yet attractive doorway, which merely cOnsists of two brackets extending out under the wide overhang, and two porch seats. The brick, set on end, which form the steps, are well in keeping with this simple stoop. The front door is reached by a small walk which leads through the attractive gateway at the right and which was, by the way, built by the owner during spare moments. L ' - The second story of the house is rendered commodious in the rear by a well proportioned dormer. Entrance is had directly into the'living-room. At the left is a large rough brick fireplace laidup with wide joints; Just beyond the fireplace is the stairway leading to the second floor and also, as it is a combination affair, affording passage between the living-room and the kitchen. This arrangement is a very convenient one, and has what many consider a decided advantage—concealment of the stairs. At the left of the living-room is the dining-room. T his’is convenient for the feminine portion of the household as it communicates directly with the kitchen; thus the mistress of the house can attend to the cooking and yet be thoroughly comfortable in the sewing-room. This is a factor that housewives who do much of their own work will appreciate. The kitchen is especially convenient, and its arrangement was planned by the . mistress of the house after long months of thinking as to just what would be the most convenient arrangement and which would obviate as many unnecessary steps as possible. The sink is located directly under a large window and is thus afforded plenty of light. Directly at the left of the sink is a dresser so that all dishes which are washed can be placed in the dresser with a minimum of effort. A gas range is placed directly opposite the sink. At the right of the kitchen is a closet. One side of this closet is flanked by the short stairway communicating with the living-room. At the right the closet is flanked by the stairs leading down to the cellar. At the left side of the kitchen is the entry porch, in which is placed the refrigerator. The porch is walled inside with the same style of clapboards that were used for the exterior of the house. At the corners of the porch are large columns. The porch floor is of cement, which was painted blue. The second story is economically planned. There is very little hall space. At the right side of the house is a large chamber extending the full depth of the dwell- ing. The picture moulding is placed high up and all trim is of such a nature as to allow cleaning with a minimum of effort and is enamelled white. The walls are painted with waterproof paints so that they can be washed down without injury to the surface. ' The basement contains a laundry, at one end of which is a toilet. The arrange- ment of this is especially convenient as it opens from the small landing which com- municates with the exterior and also communicates with the laundry, and besides affords a quick means of exit to the exterior. 65 EOZMw Om; wm>GHK >2UEOOZCH% >2U OOZeflmzme/Smw Gramatan Honles, Architects The House of Mr. Willard F. Clark at Pelhanl Heights, N. Y. «N HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The House of Mr. Willard F. Clark Pelham Heights, New York Shingles are among the most popular coverings for a country house and many are the ways in which their rectangular outline is relieved. Sometimes the width of the courses is varied, or perhaps a wide variation in the size is employed, and then again the shape of the shingle itself may be changed from the ordinary rect- angle. Among the variations of the last-named method is the cutting of the butt so that when laid an irregular, wavy line will give a softer course division than if exact, straight lines are employed. The latter method 1s that chosen for this house, and a quaint, old-time effect 18 lent by their wavy line. Such work Is always interesting if well done, by reason of its very novelty. The continuous dormer 1s somewhat a departure from the usual method of handling, as instead of being a continuation of the upper part of the gambrel, it starts below the top break. Below—plan of second floor Scale of both plans, l/l6”=1 ft. Pam" .SLlV|NGVR‘M 'H O N I . ~ , ' “Cl DINING RM , - B TH ‘ . '4'.de |4'~b" _ V— “ _—-_:_. . I BED ROOM .. . 3:13 :00“ ==' . ‘ ~ 910“): 1410* . c k D HALL Ilfll — ‘ CLI Above—plan of first floor CL BED ROOM ‘ I BED Room '3 13-6 X Kc“: - 1.436315%" 8A I C The entrance is of the recessed vestibule type, which is well suited to the Dutch Colonial house. The pilasters and engaged columns flanking either side of the en- trance lend interest to it, while not being an obtrusive feature of the design. The back of the house has a garage under the sun porch, thus saving space on the grounds that would otherwise be needed for the building of a separate garage. This arrangement has become more or less a standard, for it is both economical and convenient. In the interior, one of the most interesting spots is the sun porch, which is walled with shingles laid with wavy butts, as was done on the outside of the house. This, together with the chimney built of fieldstone, makes an odd contrast with the dainty white furniture and blue hangings, yet it is certainly charming. The plan . is well worked out with several individual features. Perhaps the most interesting of these are the hall arrangement and the planning of the maid’s quarters and kitchen, which are very well separated from the rest of the house. 73 17L Front elevation, scale 3 /32”= 1 ft. qOJod uns [sq—998.193 \pue IIOJOd uns—aAqu 1 ‘MO 1H 101.19 HDNHINHANOD (INV ALHVEIEI d0 SEIWOH HOMES OF BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE The dining-room wall panels and hangings are of light blue House of Mr. Willard F. Clark ”4.....— _,.... ‘\-‘D.. 75 ’ HOMES OF BEAUTY .AND CONVENIENCE A ‘ Haas}? l House of Mr. Willard F. Clark '°'°'"°"“'"I" ' ll l L «undo "a- Batten shutters l -——— _—~ . ‘- Detail of louvres and half-louvres in . 3 ,, Detall of pllasters on mantel, gable ends, scale /4 =1 ft. scale 3" =1 ft. __ L for first story, Cl scale %" =1 ft. ’32; ‘ 1:; =4 3 .1 . .. I. - .. . A: .‘ . '. ‘: IE§-I 3 - g if / [E ‘0 .==: 2 I: .ffln-lnd '4 . 2 Vfi " ' ‘f%p- r.— iv- 0- r I I r ' I I I . I E . .' . \\\\\\\llllHU]I/ll/ g, l 86‘ 4 - 36$: 3 ’ HA T - I I n l l y . ..-_,__, - "1.0.1- "I - ._..-.___. .' ,_" Horizontal section of fireplace in living- [71 fit: I 1:4 room, scale %” =1 ft. ' . . . I ‘ Elevatlon of fireplacelln living-room, scale‘ 14" = 1 ft. ”I" I - -I embed- . T . a. crock-