Author: Brown-Blodgett Company
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486441313
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brown-Blodgett Company, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based home construction service, published a detailed plan book to help prospective homeowners of the 1930s choose architectural designs. This complete republication of the now-rare volume includes exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 of these charming structures. Floor plans, photographs, and line illustrations depict such classics as a two-story, six-room frame home with sun porch; a handsome brick residence with low sweeping gables, a fireplace, and vestibule; and a charming seven-room house with a tall, massive chimney balanced by a gabled entrance. Illustrations of each model are accompanied by text describing interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. An entertaining and valuable reference for restorers of older homes, this volume will delight devotees of American domestic architecture.
100 Small Houses of the Thirties
Author: Brown-Blodgett Company
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486146693
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Brown-Blodgett Company, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based home construction service, published a detailed plan book to help prospective homeowners of the 1930s choose architectural designs. This complete republication of the now-rare volume includes exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 of these charming structures. Floor plans, photographs, and line illustrations depict such classics as a two-story, six-room frame home with sun porch; a handsome brick residence with low sweeping gables, a fireplace, and vestibule; and a charming seven-room house with a tall, massive chimney balanced by a gabled entrance. Illustrations of each model are accompanied by text describing interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. An entertaining and valuable reference for restorers of older homes, this volume will delight devotees of American domestic architecture.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486146693
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Brown-Blodgett Company, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based home construction service, published a detailed plan book to help prospective homeowners of the 1930s choose architectural designs. This complete republication of the now-rare volume includes exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 of these charming structures. Floor plans, photographs, and line illustrations depict such classics as a two-story, six-room frame home with sun porch; a handsome brick residence with low sweeping gables, a fireplace, and vestibule; and a charming seven-room house with a tall, massive chimney balanced by a gabled entrance. Illustrations of each model are accompanied by text describing interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. An entertaining and valuable reference for restorers of older homes, this volume will delight devotees of American domestic architecture.
500 Small Houses of the Twenties
Author: Henry Atterbury Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156869
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Perspective drawings, floor plans, and descriptions of principal features of outstanding '20s designs, many by leading architects of the period. 1,135 black-and-white line illustrations, 262 black-and-white photographs and tone drawings.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156869
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Perspective drawings, floor plans, and descriptions of principal features of outstanding '20s designs, many by leading architects of the period. 1,135 black-and-white line illustrations, 262 black-and-white photographs and tone drawings.
American Country Houses of the Thirties
Author: Lewis A. Coffin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136868
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Blueprints, sketches, and exterior and interior photographs showcase the finest examples of 1930s country homes from 70 different architectural firms. A variety of styles are featured, from simple cottages to large estates.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136868
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Blueprints, sketches, and exterior and interior photographs showcase the finest examples of 1930s country homes from 70 different architectural firms. A variety of styles are featured, from simple cottages to large estates.
Small Brick Houses of the Twenties
Author: Ralph P. Stoddard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486149080
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Once affordable only among the wealthy, brick homes became more easily available to the average American in the early years of the twentieth century. This book, originally published in 1920 by a member of The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association, served as a practical guide for prospective homeowners from working class families. Many soon found that attractive, durable, and comfortable homes--made from nature's own building material--were easily within their financial reach. Thirty-five sets of floor plans, elevations, and specifications in this excellent reproduction of that now-rare volume depict a wide variety of brick houses, bungalows, cottages, garages, and multi-dwelling buildings--from the four-bedroom Pocatello to the handsome Saratoga, featuring a wraparound porch and two bathrooms. This practical guide will appeal to anyone wanting to buy or renovate an existing home of the period. It will also serve as a how-to manual for all desiring to build their own homes today with authentic materials and techniques. For those who love fine, old buildings, Small Brick Houses of the Twenties offers a charming view of American homes from that era.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486149080
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Once affordable only among the wealthy, brick homes became more easily available to the average American in the early years of the twentieth century. This book, originally published in 1920 by a member of The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association, served as a practical guide for prospective homeowners from working class families. Many soon found that attractive, durable, and comfortable homes--made from nature's own building material--were easily within their financial reach. Thirty-five sets of floor plans, elevations, and specifications in this excellent reproduction of that now-rare volume depict a wide variety of brick houses, bungalows, cottages, garages, and multi-dwelling buildings--from the four-bedroom Pocatello to the handsome Saratoga, featuring a wraparound porch and two bathrooms. This practical guide will appeal to anyone wanting to buy or renovate an existing home of the period. It will also serve as a how-to manual for all desiring to build their own homes today with authentic materials and techniques. For those who love fine, old buildings, Small Brick Houses of the Twenties offers a charming view of American homes from that era.
101 Classic Homes of the Twenties
Author: Harris, McHenry & Baker Co.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486137171
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Authentic plan book advertises homes chosen for aesthetic appeal, convenience, and economy of construction. Ranging in scale from lavish to modest, each model appears with detailed floor plans, measurements, and a photograph of completed dwelling.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486137171
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Authentic plan book advertises homes chosen for aesthetic appeal, convenience, and economy of construction. Ranging in scale from lavish to modest, each model appears with detailed floor plans, measurements, and a photograph of completed dwelling.
Smaller Houses of the 1920s
Author: Ethel B. Power
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486460495
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
From a peak era in domestic architecture comes this survey of modern and traditional buildings. Its 130 captioned illustrations offer a full perspective on the buildings' architectural ingenuity and originality.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486460495
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
From a peak era in domestic architecture comes this survey of modern and traditional buildings. Its 130 captioned illustrations offer a full perspective on the buildings' architectural ingenuity and originality.
Small Houses of the Forties
Author: Harold E. Group
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048614092X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
56 floor plans and elevations of houses that originally cost less than $15,000 to build. Recommended by financial institutions of the era, they range from Colonials to Cape Cods.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048614092X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
56 floor plans and elevations of houses that originally cost less than $15,000 to build. Recommended by financial institutions of the era, they range from Colonials to Cape Cods.
Sears House Designs of the Thirties
Author: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486429946
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Proudly promoting itself as "the largest home building organization in the world," Sears, Roebuck and Company advertised its 1932 products in a handsome catalog that also displayed a full-size replica of Mount Vernon, created from Sears materials for a Paris exposition in 1932. At the heart of the publication were 68 designs for Sears houses, among them such handsome residences as the Belmont, a six-room house with vestibule, breakfast alcove, three bedrooms, and one-and-a-half baths; and the Dover, an English cottage with a massive chimney and unusual roof lines. A useful reference for people interested in preserving homes of this period, this volume will also be welcomed by anyone who relishes a glimpse of America's architectural past.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486429946
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Proudly promoting itself as "the largest home building organization in the world," Sears, Roebuck and Company advertised its 1932 products in a handsome catalog that also displayed a full-size replica of Mount Vernon, created from Sears materials for a Paris exposition in 1932. At the heart of the publication were 68 designs for Sears houses, among them such handsome residences as the Belmont, a six-room house with vestibule, breakfast alcove, three bedrooms, and one-and-a-half baths; and the Dover, an English cottage with a massive chimney and unusual roof lines. A useful reference for people interested in preserving homes of this period, this volume will also be welcomed by anyone who relishes a glimpse of America's architectural past.
117 House Designs of the Twenties
Author: Gordon-Van Tine Co
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486269597
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A reprint of a rare architect's catalog of 1923, presenting a full range of typical home designs of the period. Photographs, floor plans, and full descriptions of interior and exterior detailing. 345 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486269597
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A reprint of a rare architect's catalog of 1923, presenting a full range of typical home designs of the period. Photographs, floor plans, and full descriptions of interior and exterior detailing. 345 black-and-white illustrations.
The Most Popular Homes of the Twenties
Author: William A. Radford
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486470288
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Based on a rare 1925 catalog, this architectural showcase features floor plans, construction details, and photos of 26 homes, plus articles on entrances, porches, garages, and more. 250 illustrations, 21 color plates.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486470288
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Based on a rare 1925 catalog, this architectural showcase features floor plans, construction details, and photos of 26 homes, plus articles on entrances, porches, garages, and more. 250 illustrations, 21 color plates.