requires skill, but you will find that the Stanley possesses them all. A
more attractive cottage could hardly be imagined. You can see that the
pretty exterior effect is obtained by the use of a well proportioned
porch, large built-up porch columns, broad overhanging roof, clapboards
for side walls with shingles and panels for gables. One of our most
attractive front doors, the "Conesus," and the latest style of panel
sash are furnished with this design.
The living room, bedrooms and kitchen are expertly arranged to secure
the greatest amount of comfort and convenience. If a basement is
desired, an enclosed cellar addition may be added at rear in place of
the stoop, at small cost. Notice that each room has two windows, thus
insuring perfect ventilation.
Two roomy closets give ample space for clothes. Either living room or
kitchen is sufficiently large to be used also as a dining room.
On the whole this cottage is altogether charming and will strongly
appeal to those who desire a modern four-room house but whose purse
places a limit on the amount to be expended.
=SPECIFICATIONS=
Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.
Girders 6 in. × 6 in.
First floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.
Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 4 in.
Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in.
and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._
Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard included in selling price. _See pages
36-37._
_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._
[Illustration: "STANLEY" FLOOR PLAN]
=GOES TOGETHER LIKE A CHARM=
Norfolk, Va.
December 17, 1919.
_Gentlemen_:--
Please send catalogue to enclosed list. These people are all
thinking of building and have shown great interest in my Ilion.
From the favorable comments I hear concerning my house you should
be able to stir up some business here.
I am making good progress with my house. The stuff goes together
like a charm.
L. M. K.
(Note: His Ilion proved so eminently satisfactory that he has since
placed an order for the Potomac.)
[Illustration]
[Sidenote: =_Madison_=
24 ft. × 28 ft. over all 8 Rooms and Bath]
The Madison is planned to meet the requirements for a square house that
can be built on a lot of medium size and still give comfortably large
rooms. Notice how well the rooms are arranged to utilize every inch of
space. This hospitable front porch will be appreciated during the summer
when at a little expense, it may be screened and converted into a
comfortable out-of-door room. The enclosed porch balustrade with its
added seclusion is a very desirable feature in a house set close to the
street.
The reception hall in this home is an unusually attractive and cozy
apartment with its broad staircase and pretty landing. A wide-cased arch
leads into the comfortable living room. It is not necessary to crowd
your furniture in this room or set it at an angle, for there is plenty
of wall space for the largest pieces. You will like the beautiful,
well-lighted dining room with its built-in window-seat and grouped
windows. See how nicely you can arrange your buffet, serving table and
china cabinet and still have plenty of wall space for chairs. Every
housewife will appreciate the thought we have given in designing the
kitchen. See how conveniently you can arrange your equipment to save
unnecessary steps. The range at the inside wall, the sink and work
tables in front of windows, your large kitchen cabinet placed just
right. Notice the convenience in the icebox arrangement, only a step or
two from the kitchen, still out of the way and iced without going into
the kitchen. The arrangement of rooms on the second floor is ideal. The
bedrooms are large and well lighted with plenty of closet space. The
bath is within easy reach of all bedrooms as well as the stairs.
=SPECIFICATIONS=
Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.
Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.
Girders 6 in. × 8 in.
First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.
Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.
Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in.
and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._
Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine cabinet included
in the selling price of this house. _See pages 36-37._
_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._
[Illustration: "MADISON" FIRST FLOOR PLAN]
[Illustration: SECOND FLOOR PLAN "MADISON]
[Illustration]
[Sidenote: =_Tremont_=
32 ft. × 34 ft. over all Twin House 6 Rooms and Bath--Each]
To meet the present and constantly increasing demand for a practical
twin house that can be erected on an average city lot, we present this
attractive design. From the exterior, one would never even suspect that
this house contained two complete suites of rooms.
The vestibule divides the porch so that each family has its own private
porch. From the large, well-lighted living room, separated by a wide
cased arch is the attractive dining room.
Notice the convenient coat closet, a very essential feature in every
home.
The kitchen is very conveniently located for serving. The built-in
cupboards and shelves extend the full width. The entryway provides space
for the refrigerator, brooms, etc. On the second floor, you have three
nice bedrooms, each one provided with wardrobes. The bath is
conveniently located at the end of the hall within easy access of
chambers and stairs. A large, well-lighted attic and attic stairs have
also been provided for with floor and partition dividing the attic which
are also included in the price of this house.
The Tremont offers an excellent investment, rental income doubled. The
proportional greater cost over a single house is insignificant when
compared with the net profit.
=SPECIFICATIONS=
Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.
Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.
Girders 6 in. × 8 in.
First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.
Ceiling joists 2 in. × 6 in.
Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.
Front door--our "Chautauqua," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8
in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages
36-37._
Oak floors and trim for living room and dining room quoted on
application. Special kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine
cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._
_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._
[Illustration: FIRST FLOOR PLAN "TREMONT"]
[Illustration: SECOND FLOOR PLAN "TREMONT"]
[ILLUSTRATION]
=GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BENNETT SUMMER COTTAGES=
Cedar posts for two foot grade.
Foundation sills--4 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.
Floor joists--2 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit, spaced 2 ft. O.
C.
Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit,
spaced 2 ft. O. C. Walls 8 ft. high.
Rafters--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit,
spaced 2 ft. O. C.
Wall ties--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit.
Wainscoting--Dressed, matched and beaded, 2 ft. high, where shown
in illustration, cut to fit.
Siding 1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, tongued and grooved, dressed
both sides, cut to fit.
Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut
to fit.
Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply prepared roofing, or extra *A* Red
Cedar Shingles, if preferred.
Exterior Finish--White Pine, cut to fit.
Flooring--1 × 4 in. Yellow Pine or Fir, dressed and matched, cut to
fit.
Partitions--1 × 4 in. No. 1 Ceiling, dressed and matched and beaded
both sides, cut to fit. Partitions 7 ft. high. (The rooms are all
open to rafters.)
Doors and windows glazed as shown in illustrations. (Interior doors
furnished where shown in plans.)
Interior door and window trim--1 × 3 in. Yellow Pine.
Paint for two good coats outside, including the porch floor and
steps, any color. (Color card mailed upon request.)
Hardware, nails, locks, hinges.
No paints, stains or varnishes furnished for interior.
No masonry, lath, plaster or plaster board furnished.
Screens, storm doors and storm windows not included--prices quoted
on application.
Stoops and steps included when shown in plans, cut to fit.
Reversed plans will be furnished without extra cost.
Bennett Summer Cottages are designed with the same care as Bennett
Homes. The lumber and mill work furnished throughout is the same high
grade as used with our best houses.
[Illustration: WENONA]
[Illustration: "WENONA"]
[Illustration: "NEWPORT"]
[Illustration: NEWPORT]
=We Guarantee Entire Satisfaction or Money Back=
We guarantee to furnish all lumber, shingles, finishing lumber, doors,
windows, frames, floor and interior trim, hardware, nails, paints of
sufficient quantity and equal to or better than the grades specified, to
complete the house according to the plans and specifications on opposite
page. We further guarantee that there will be no extras, and that all
material will reach you in perfect condition. Should any shortages
occur, we agree to replace the material either by shipping the necessary
material or paying you whatever it costs to buy locally.
[Illustration: IVERNIA]
[Illustration: "IVERNIA" FLOOR PLAN]
All of the material in these cottages comes to you completely ready-cut,
every piece plainly marked. Plans and instructions are so simple and
easily understood, that they can be erected in from three to five days
by unskilled labor.
Every piece of material is guaranteed accurately cut to fit.
[Illustration: "LINWOOD" FLOOR PLAN]
[Illustration: LINWOOD]
=Specifications for Bennett Special Garage=
Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 36 O. C. cut to fit.
Circular Rafters cut from 2 × 12 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.
Siding--1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, dressed and matched, cut to
fit.
Hardware--All necessary hardware and nails included in selling
price.
Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut
to fit.
Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply roofing.
Doors--1 × 4 in. Ceiling, cut to fit.
Paint--Two coats paint for outside.
Floor--No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we
will, upon request, gladly quote prices.
[Illustration: THE BENNETT SPECIAL]
[Illustration: BENNETT SPECIAL GARAGE]
[Illustration: HUDSON--Touring Car Size]
[Illustration: BUICK--Roadster or Medium Size]
[Illustration: PEERLESS--Double Large-Car Size]
[Illustration: CADILLAC--Double Large-Car Size]
=GARAGES=
Up to the Bennett Better-Built standard in every item, yet low priced.
Very quickly erected. Well lighted, snug, substantial. Liberal space for
cars, with working room aplenty at sides.
=SPECIFICATIONS=
=STUDDING=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers. Cut to
fit.
=RAFTERS=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers, surfaced
4 sides. Cut to fit.
=SIDING=: 1 in. × 6 in. Clear Fir Novelty. Cut to fit.
=ROOF SHEATHING=: See individualized specifications.
=HARDWARE=: All necessary hardware and nails included in selling price.
=FLOOR=: No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we will
upon request, gladly quote prices.
=WALL PLATES=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, double at top, single at
bottom of studding. Cut to fit.
=ROOF COVERING=: See individual specifications.
=DOORS=: As shown in illustration. Glazed opening 8 in. × 8 in.
=WINDOWS=: See individual specifications.
=PAINT=: Sufficient quantity of Bennett House Paint for two good coats,
colors as specified by purchaser.
=BUICK=
=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed, matched and cut to
fit.
=ROOF COVERING=: Asphalt Slate-Surfaced Roll-Roofing. Shingles will be
furnished at a slight additional cost, if desired.
=WINDOWS=: Two sliding sash windows and frames 26 in. × 26 in. glazed. For
various sizes see price list.
=HUDSON=
=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut
to fit.
=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash, and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in.,
glazed.
=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the
weather.
For various sizes see price list.
=PEERLESS=
=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/2 in. apart. Cut
to fit.
=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the
weather.
=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in.
glazed.
=SIDE DOOR=: 2 ft. 8 in. × 6 ft. 8 in. mortised for lock set. For various
sizes see price list.
=CADILLAC=
=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut
to fit.
=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in.,
glazed.
=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the
weather.
For various sizes see price list.
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN
"THE CADILLAC"]
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN
"THE PEERLESS"]
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN
"THE HUDSON"]
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN
"THE BUICK"]
MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME
[Illustration: Bathroom]
Bennett Plumbing Fixtures
_A BATHROOM LIKE THIS WILL BE A CREDIT TO YOUR HOME_
The Home Equipment Book offers a variety of high grade, attractive
fixtures to choose from.
Be sure to get this book.
[Illustration: Furnace]
Bennett Pipeless Furnace
Cold weather comfort and convenience. Costs little more than a stove.
Heats the entire house with one register. Warm air is forced to all
rooms and cold air is drawn off the floors.
Requires little attention. Burns any kind of fuel. Hard or soft coal,
coke or wood.
Easy to install. A man and a boy can set it up in a single day.
No need to cut up your floors and walls.
Economical in fuel. Heats up quickly.
No heat wasted in the basement. Keeps cellar cool for fruits and
vegetables.
_For sizes and prices see HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK._
[Illustration: Lighting fixtures]
HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK
A Guide For the Home Owner. It Will Help You Equip Your New Home With
Modern Conveniences at a Saving.
_Send For Your Copy Today_
RAY H. BENNETT LUMBER CO., Inc.
Bennett Home Equipment Service
Puts the Finishing Touch on Home Comfort
[Illustration: =KITCHEN SINK=
An attractive sink, massive in construction, cast in one solid piece
from best grade of gray iron and heavily white enameled. All corners are
rounded to prevent accumulation of grease and dirt. Deep rim hides
entire painted bottom of sink. Furnished with drain board on either
right or left hand side. Length, 52 inches over all. Size of sink, 20 ×
28 inches. _See Home Equipment Book for other styles and sizes._]
[Illustration: =LAUNDRY STOVE=
Combination laundry stove and heater. Heats laundry room and supplies
hot water for domestic use. Has flat oval top plate, 16 in. wide, and
25-1/2 in. long. Will accommodate a wash boiler or six flatirons. Has
durable grate with draw center. Water jacket surrounds entire firepot.
Has capacity for heating 60 gallons of water. _See Home Equipment Book
for price._]
[Illustration: =LAUNDRY TUB=
Two-compartment laundry tub made from best grade of imported Portland
cement and crushed granite. Moulded in one solid piece. Inside corners
are nicely rounded so tub can be easily kept clean. Top edges are fitted
with patent metallic rim and wringer guard. _See Home Equipment Book for
other sizes._]
[Illustration: =KEROSENE WATER HEATER=
A kerosene heater which is absolutely efficient. Heats just as well as
gas. Has double copper coils. Patented burner. No wicks. Heats water
quickly and economically. Complete with kerosene tank of one gallon
capacity. _See Home Equipment Book._]
[Illustration: =RANGE BOILER=
Galvanized range boiler for storing hot water under pressure. Connected
to water front in the kitchen stove or to a coil in the furnace, or
heated by water heater. Insures a constant supply of warm water for
domestic use. Furnished in 30, 40 or 52 gallon sizes. _See Home
Equipment Book._]
[Illustration: Efficient gas burning water heater with black sheet steel
casing. Water runs through double copper coil and is heated by large
burner shown at bottom. Conical shape of coil provides maximum heating
efficiency. Suitable for heating 30 gallon range boiler. _See Home
Equipment Book for larger heaters._]
[Illustration: =WARM AIR FURNACE=]
=Heating, Plumbing, Lighting Service--Free=
Modern heating, sanitary plumbing and electric lighting are essential to
home contentment. Let our service department solve your equipment
problems without placing you under any obligations. Our experts will
gladly give you reliable advice on every point.
You will find our Home Equipment Book an interesting guide in selecting
fixtures to suit your taste.
[Illustration: =WATER SUPPLY OUTFIT=]
BAKER, JONES, HAUSAUER, INC., PRINTERS
BUFFALO, N. Y.
INTERIOR DECORATING SERVICE FREE
Sometime ago the thought came to us:
"We build our Bennett Homes soundly and artistically on the outside and
inside. We use the finest trained talent in the country to give our
home-builders the very best to be had in architecture and workmanship.
Why not assist our home-keepers in selecting and arranging the
furnishings of those homes?"
Every woman wants her home to express charm, personality, good taste.
But every woman does not care to employ a high-priced interior
decorator. Yet it must be conceded that someone who does nothing all day
but plan colors, lights and furniture arrangement, can save, through
wide experience, long days and nights of anxious thought for the
home-keeper. To get just the prettiest arrangement for rooms really does
take much valuable time and much trouble.
So we have taken into our Organization two women advisers for our
home-keepers. These women are expert interior decorators who do nothing
but plan for our Homes Beautiful. It does not matter whether your home
and the amount of money you wish to spend be small or large--our experts
will help you plan to the very best advantage with whatever you care to
spend. Too, they will either plan entirely, or help you plan--as you
choose. They know, thoroughly, every home that we build--every nook and
corner of every one of them. They have furnished some many times
over--every time differently. If you wish merely suggestions as to
various color schemes in walls, floors, hangings, or if you wish to use
furniture you already have, but in a new way--or if you desire to
furnish your homes entirely, down to the last detail of picture hanging
and effective plant-placing, they are glad and willing to answer any and
every question and to give all advice in their power.
An especial feature of their service is helping you plan your kitchen
efficiently, according to modern methods of steps and energy saving.
They have planned many hundreds of model kitchens and can help you stock
and arrange yours so that you will save time from drudgery of routine,
for the enjoyment of a book, the good outdoors, or your social life.
Bennett Saving Will Pay Your Expenses to The Falls and Niagara Frontier
_See_ the world-wonder--Niagara Falls--only twenty minutes' ride from
our door.
_See_ Beautiful Buffalo with its wonderful park and drives--the
celebrated million dollar Albright Art Gallery--Lake Erie--Niagara River
and Gorge.
_See_ the "home" of Bennett Homes--large lake steamers, enormous stocks
of lumber, modern mills, carpenter shops, machines.
Come! We will deem it a pleasure to show you every possible courtesy.
_Take advantage of this opportunity to travel!_
[Illustration: TONAWANDA AND THE BENNETT DOCKS
NIAGARA FALLS
ART GALLERY--BUFFALO]
_Enjoy a visit to_
_Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc._
_NORTH TONAWANDA--N.Y._
_Established 1902_
[Illustration back cover]