[Illustration]
[Illustration: FACE BRICK HOUSE DESIGNS]
The thirty-one face brick houses here shown were designed for us
by Messrs. Dean & Dean, well-known architects of Chicago, who have
been especially successful in planning the small house. To get
the effect of various color-toned brick, we had the architects'
perspectives done in oil, and were fortunate enough to secure
for this purpose the skillful hand of Mr. Alfred Juergens, an
artist who has won an enviable reputation in this country for his
exquisite color work. While the reproductions, here presented,
cannot adequately give the effect of the originals, they fairly
represent the possibility of beautiful color effects in brickwork.
If you study the floor plans carefully, you will find them modern
in arrangement and conveniently planned so as to save steps for
the woman of the house. This economical interior arrangement
also effects an economy in cost of construction. The dimensions
of the rooms are shown, also the location of the furniture is
suggested, helping more than anything else to visualize the size
and proportions of the plans. The lighting outlets, switches, and
receptacles are indicated according to the table of symbols given
below.
[Sidenote: Working Drawings]
The full working drawings, done at a scale of one-quarter inch
to the foot, include floor plans, elevations, and all necessary
details. The elevations show the size and shape of all windows,
doors, cornices, porches, steps, chimneys, and the pitch of
all roofs. The plans give the size of all rooms and closets,
the location of all doors, windows, stairs, plumbing fixtures,
cabinets, lights and heating registers, and are fully dimensioned.
The details drawn to a larger scale include sections of all
interior trim, kitchen or pantry cabinets, and sections through the
exterior wall, giving story and window heights.
One of the special merits of these drawings is that three wall
sections are given for each house, showing the complete wall
construction for solid brick, face brick on hollow tile, and face
brick on wood studs.
This feature is valuable as the purchaser may build the house
according to the method of construction he wishes; he is also thus
put in a position to obtain figures each way to determine for
himself the costs of the different types of construction in his
locality.
[Sidenote: Specifications]
The specifications give full description of all materials and items
not usually shown on the plans. They are very clear and explicit,
so that there can be no possibility of misunderstanding. Such items
as kind and grade of lumber, interior finish and floor, and kind
of brick, are left for the individual to determine for himself, as
they are matters of personal preference. Different kinds of roofs
are specified, including tile, slate, asbestos, asphalt, and wooden
shingle. The owner may strike out from the specifications the ones
he does not wish.
[Sidenote: Quantity Survey]
The quantity survey is a complete bill of materials for the
brickwork, carpentry, and plastering work, with blank columns for
the use of the estimator in filling in his prices. This feature is
not only of great assistance to the contractor when estimating,
but assures the owner that competing contractors are figuring on
the same materials. This survey is compiled to list the materials
necessary for a house with walls of solid brick, giving at the same
time alternative quantities for walls of face brick on hollow tile,
and face brick on wood studs.
The quantity survey given is based upon a level lot so that if the
house is to be built upon a slope, certain changes will have to be
made in the quantities of face and common brick.
It must also be noted that the porch foundations are shown four
feet below grade, a depth meeting the average climatic conditions.
If the house, therefore, is to be constructed in a warm climate,
these foundations need not extend so deep. If in a very cold
climate, on the other hand, all foundations may have to be extended
to the customary depth for that locality. In either case, the
quantity of common brick should be adjusted.
[Illustration: SYMBOLS.]
[Sidenote: Reversal]
A very valuable feature of these plans and elevations is the fact
that each set is drawn in the reverse with a different exterior
design, so as to meet the requirements of any location you desire.
If, however, you prefer the plans of one set and the elevations
of the reverse, order the drawings that way. We will send both
elevations, so that for your convenience you can use the figures on
the original in place of the reversed figures on the reverse. You
thus have in the case of each house three choices, the original,
its complete reverse, and its partial reverse.
In locations where no public method of sewage disposal exists,
the owner will have to install a disposal system of his own. If
this is the case, let us know when ordering your plans, and we
will send you, without additional charge, details and description
of an inexpensive system of sewage disposal that will fill your
requirements. You will find this subject amply treated in Bulletin
No. 57 of the U. S. Department of Agriculture on "Water Supply,
Plumbing, and Sewage Disposal for Country Houses."
[Sidenote: Costs]
We could not venture to state the total cost of any of the houses
shown, as prices not only vary in different localities throughout
the country and fluctuate from time to time in the same locality,
but each prospective owner's taste would require different
materials for both exterior and interior finish, so that it would
be impossible to make any definite statement of cost hold good.
We are prepared to supply you with complete working drawings,
specifications, and quantity surveys of materials, for any house
you may desire, at an extremely low fee. In view of the fact that
these instruments are the work of architects of high standing
and long experience, the prices indicated in connection with
the designs are merely nominal. Additional copies of the plans,
specifications, and quantity surveys may be obtained at the
following prices: Plans $1.25, specifications $1.25, quantity
surveys 50 cents. Working drawings with bill of materials of
fireplaces shown on pages 30 and 31 will be sent for $1.00 each.
We shall be glad to be of any help we can on points that are not
clearly understood.
[Illustration]
[Illustration: Four Room House No. 41]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
An attractive exterior and a cozy interior characterize this house.
The living room, exposed on three sides, is light and airy. The
cozy corner, formed by the fireplace and stairs, looks out upon
the garden. There is a convenient coat closet off the living room
near the front entrance. The stairs to the basement are close to
the kitchen and have an entrance door at grade giving access to the
basement from outside.
The kitchen is large enough for dining purposes, frequently
convenient, and has a large porch and pantry.
The second floor is complete with two bedrooms and their closets, a
linen closet, and a bath.
Size 15'0" × 28'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 42.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Room House No. 42]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
It is seldom that a small house which comes within the limits of a
modest income is as complete as this attractive home. The living
room with its open stairway and fireplace, forming an ingle nook,
is very cheery.
A coat closet is convenient to the front entrance. The combination
kitchen and dining room is well-arranged and has a large pantry and
porch.
The two bedrooms on the second floor are exposed on two sides and
the closets have windows. The bathroom and linen closet complete
the plan.
Size 15'0" × 28'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 41.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Room House No. 43]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
An excellent house, reduced in size so that it represents a
moderate investment, yet completely fulfilling the requirements of
a small family. As one enters the living room he is greeted by the
attractive fireplace opposite. The open stairway at the end of the
living room gives exposure on that side so that the room is light
and airy. The coat closet is located on the stairs convenient to
the entrance. The kitchen is large enough for dining purposes,
and is connected with the living room by a good-sized pantry. The
basement stairs have an entrance at grade, thereby saving the cost
of outside stairs.
The two bedrooms on the second floor are good-sized, have large
closets, and exposure on two sides. One of the rooms has an
additional closet and there is a fine linen closet off the hall.
Size 19'0" × 26'6". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 44.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Room House No. 44]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A very cozy and convenient home for the family of moderate means.
The welcome of an open stairway is always pleasing and in this
house it serves a double purpose by adding to the apparent length
of the room. The kitchen is especially large for this small house
and may also be used, if desired, as a dining room. It is connected
with the living room through the pantry. Stairs lead to the
basement from this pantry with a landing and entrance at grade.
There are two rooms on the second floor well supplied with closets,
a bathroom, and a linen closet. There is no waste space anywhere
throughout the house, every square foot being put to use.
Size 19'0" × 26'6". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 43.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Room Bungalow No. 45]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
The convenience of a home with all the rooms on one floor is
appreciated not only by those who have dwelt in an apartment, but
by many others. This small bungalow is very compact and complete.
Notice how the bedroom group is secluded from the living quarter.
Both rooms have access to the bathroom and linen closet by a
private hall. The kitchen being small, saves many steps for the
housewife. It is supplemented by a good pantry in which is placed
the refrigerator, with an outside icing door. There is an excellent
rear porch large enough to be screened in and used, if desired,
either as a summer kitchen or dining room. The basement stairs are
within the house and have an outside entrance at grade.
Size 28'0" × 30'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 46.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Room Bungalow No. 46]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
An attractive little bungalow with hipped roof, suitable for a
small family, and very conveniently arranged.
The bedroom and bath are separated from the living room by a hall.
A linen closet at the end of the hall completes this part of the
house. The living room is of a good size and is connected with the
kitchen by a pantry in which is placed the refrigerator which is
iced from the porch. The basement stairs are within the house.
Size 28'0" × 30'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 45.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room House No. 51]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A most livable home for a small family. The one large living room,
extending from front to rear of this house, makes it appropriate
for a location on the south side of the street or with an
attractive view to the rear. The kitchen has been combined with the
dining room but has the advantage of a door opening through the
pantry to one end of the living room which, on occasion, may be
used for large dinners, and convenient connection is also made with
the front hall.
On the second floor are a bath and three bedrooms with ample
closets.
Size 22'2" × 30'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 52.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room House No. 52]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A cozy little home, substantial and comfortable. In this plan the
living room is larger than usually found in houses of this size,
arranged so that the far end, connected with the kitchen by a
pantry, may be used, if desired, for dining purposes. The kitchen
is of such dimensions and so arranged that it may be used regularly
as the dining room, a point readily appreciated by the woman
without help. The second floor contains three bedrooms, with the
customary closets, and a bath.
Size 22'2" × 30'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 51.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room House No. 53]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A very conveniently arranged home. The roomy front porch, all of
brick, affords a delightfully cool spot for hot summer evenings.
Entrance is through a vestibule to a hall with an open stairway,
and a coat closet on the lower landing.
The living room has an attractive fireplace across the corner
of the room and wide openings to dining room and hall. There is
a large pantry and a good porch in connection with the kitchen.
The basement stairs have an entrance at grade, a point readily
appreciated in stormy weather. On the second floor there are two
very large bedrooms. The closet space is much larger than is found
in most houses.
Size 23'0" × 28'8" exclusive of pantry and porches. This design and
plan are the reverse of No. 54.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room House No. 54]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A simple design with good proportions and roof lines, and an
excellent plan. The living and dining room are connected by a wide
cased opening, and the hall is practically a part of the living
room because of the large opening between them. There is a coat
closet adjacent to the vestibule, and a direct connection from
the hall to the kitchen and basement stairs. A large pantry is
connected with the kitchen and convenient to the dining room. The
entire second floor is devoted to two large bedrooms and a bath.
Note the dimensions of the bedrooms and the large closets, also the
extra closet in the main bedroom. There is a fine linen room off
the hall.
Size 23'0" × 28'8" not including pantry and porch. This design and
plan are the reverse of No. 53.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room Bungalow No. 55]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
Simple in design, this bungalow requires nothing more than the
color and texture of face brick for its success. The arrangement of
the plan is excellent and all the rooms are large.
The bedrooms are placed on the corners to obtain light and air from
two directions, and have exceptionally large closets. In addition,
there are two closets off the hall. The dining and living rooms are
connected by a wide cased opening. There is a built-in sideboard
in the dining room and an attractive brick fireplace in the living
room. Connecting with the kitchen there is a fine pantry with an
outside window, a large rear porch and stairs to the basement
and attic. The basement stairs have an entrance at grade, very
convenient on washday, for garden use, for the removal of ashes,
etc.
Size 28'0" × 38'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 56.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $12.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room Bungalow No. 56]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
Country or town, seashore or mountain, this bungalow is suitable
for all locations. Cleverly arranged, with fireplace, built-in
sideboard, and closets ample in size and number, this plan has
much to recommend it. The bedrooms and bath are grouped together
and separated from the main rooms of the house by a hall. The main
porch is enclosed for all-year-round use. There is a large attic
over the entire house.
Size 29'0" × 38'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 55.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room Bungalow No. 57]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
The pleasing lines of the roof, combined with the color and texture
of the brickwork, make this design a success for either town or
country use. The porch is recessed under the main roof, an economy
in a small house. The living and dining rooms have a large cased
opening between them and there is a coat closet adjacent to the
entrance.
In the dining room there is a recess for a sideboard. The bedrooms
are exposed on two sides and have good closets. The bathroom,
placed between the bedrooms, is connected directly with them, an
arrangement preferred by many.
The kitchen is equipped with cabinets to take the place of the
pantry. The refrigerator is iced from outside.
Size 24'6" × 36'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 58.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Five Room Bungalow No. 58]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
The very simplicity of this attractive little bungalow makes a
strong appeal to some tastes. The recessed porch which may be
easily glazed in and used during the winter leads to the living
room. The living and dining room are practically one, due to the
large opening between them. The bedrooms have the convenience of
the bath placed between them. The kitchen has a fine back porch
from which the refrigerator may be iced. There are cabinets in the
kitchen in place of the usual pantry. Stairs lead from the kitchen
to the attic, which extends over the entire house.
Size 24'6" × 36'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 57.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $15.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Six Room House No. 61]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
One can easily imagine the comfort of a house like this. The
plan is cleverly arranged and complete. The hall, with its open
staircase and view across the living room to the fireplace beyond,
will charm the visitor and delight the owner. The passage from the
kitchen to the hall or to the basement stairs will be appreciated
by the housewife. As in its reverse, No. 62, the convenience of the
porch to the kitchen permits outside dining in pleasant weather.
The second floor contains three bedrooms, with closets, a bath,
and a large linen closet. All bedrooms are exposed on two sides,
thereby securing excellent cross draft.
Size 28'9" × 30'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 62.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $18.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Six Room House No. 62]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A very pleasing and convenient home for a small family. The low,
rakish effect of the roof sweeping down over the porch produces
a very charming exterior and should make this design a great
favorite. The porch exposed on three sides, affords an ideal summer
lounging place. As it covers a kitchen door it may be used in
pleasant weather as a dining porch also. The entrance hall opens
into the living room with a large cased opening. It has a good coat
closet, and connects with the kitchen and basement stairs. The
pantry between the kitchen and dining room is very convenient from
either room, and is considered by many as an ideal arrangement.
The bedrooms on the second floor are well arranged and have large
closets. Size 28'9" × 30'0". This design and plan are the reverse
of No. 61.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $18.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Six Room House No. 63]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
An attractive and substantial looking house, with a broad porch
suggestive of rest and quiet. The fireplace and open stairway
in the living room welcome the stranger and give a feeling of
cheerfulness to the home. The dining room and living room are
connected by a wide opening. The kitchen is small and conveniently
arranged and has a large rear porch. There is a pantry between the
kitchen and dining room from which one may go to the basement. The
basement stairs have the convenience of an entrance at grade.
The three bedrooms on the second floor are each provided with a
large closet. The bathroom is conveniently located at the head
of the stairs with a linen closet adjacent. The balcony over the
rear porch will be much appreciated as a convenience for domestic
purposes.
Size 24'0" × 28'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 64.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $18.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room House No. 64]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
Because of its convenient arrangement and economical shape, this
house should become a great favorite. In addition to the fine front
porch there is a good-sized porch in the rear, overlooking the
garden. The open stair at the end of the living room is attractive
and especial attention is called to the novel pantry arrangement by
which one may go to the side entrance or basement.
The second floor has three large bedrooms, each with ample closet
room, a bathroom, and a linen closet. Over the rear porch there is
a flat deck accessible from the rear bedroom and useful for airing
of bedding, beating rugs, etc.
Size 24'0" × 28'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 63.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room House No. 71]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A very popular plan in which the owner gets most for his money. The
combination entrance porch and sun parlor is a feature most desired
nowadays. The hall, with its open stair, window seat, and large
opening to the living room, gives a feeling of spaciousness and
welcome.
The kitchen is very conveniently arranged with cabinets, and is
connected with the dining room by the pantry. The refrigerator,
iced from outside, is placed in this pantry where it is convenient
to both kitchen and dining room. There is also a rear stairway from
the kitchen connecting with the main stairs midway to the second
floor.
The second floor has four corner bedrooms and one bath. Each room
has its closet, and there are two closets off the hall.
Size 28'8" × 34'8".
Full working drawing, specifications and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room Bungalow No. 73]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A well-proportioned home of the bungalow type, with the advantage
of a commodious second story, having three large bed rooms.
This result is made possible by the graceful gambrel roof which
dominates the whole design, as it sweeps down over the enclosed
porch, and extends across the entire face of the house.
The large openings between the enclosed porch, living, dining and
breakfast room give the effect of openness to the house, while the
porch and breakfast room may be closed off by French doors. The den
is conveniently placed and has a closet so that it can be converted
into a bedroom.
The kitchen is compact and has a large porch and pantry arranged
so that the refrigerator may be iced from outside. The basement
stairs leading from the pantry have an entrance door at the grade,
thus obviating outside steps, so frequently filled with snow in
wintertime.
The size of the house, 24'8" × 51'0" makes it adaptable to a narrow
or a wide lot. This design and plan are the reverse of No. 74.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room House No. 74]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
The unusually graceful roof lines make this a most attractive house
and will appeal to the discriminating house owner. The first floor
is very well-arranged. The effect of the living and dining room and
the two porches thrown together is excellent. The den is a feature
desired by many, not alone for such use as office or library, but
for an emergency bedroom on the ground floor. The basement stairs
are within the house but open on the outside at the grade line,
serving the double purpose of outside and inside stairs.
There are three bedrooms with closets, a bathroom, and a storeroom
on the second floor.
Size 24'8" × 51'0", including porches. This design and plan are the
reverse of No. 73.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room Farm House No. 75]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
To those who admire the bungalow type for a home, this design,
which is especially meant for rural localities, should make a
strong appeal. Its low, horizontal lines immediately suggest
"hominess," enhanced by the winter scene in which it is depicted.
The first floor provides in two good-sized bedrooms accommodations
for the family, while there are two bedrooms with closets and a
bath on the second floor for farm help or guests. The house is of
the economical rectangular type and is so arranged that all the
rooms are large, light, and airy.
Although primarily designed for the farm, this house is quite
adaptable for town use.
Size 28'0" × 48'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 76.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Seven Room Farm House No. 76]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
In this charming house both the beautiful and practical have been
attained to a high degree. The porch is exposed on three sides
and is glazed in for winter use. The well-proportioned roof and
the half-timber gables instantly catch and hold the eye. The
first floor has been planned for the farmer and his family, while
the second floor is specially fitted for the farm help, being
complete with a separate bathroom. The stairway from the second
floor descends to a side entrance from which access is had to the
dining room. The living room is larger than found in most houses,
and has a large open fireplace at one end with a nook and seat
at the other. Especial attention is called to the arrangement of
the bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen is large enough for
dining purposes, with a well-arranged pantry. There is a good-sized
storeroom in the unoccupied part of the second story.
Size 28'0" × 48'0". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 75.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Eight Room House No. 81]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A unique and rambling design with an excellent plan. The wide,
overhanging eaves and gentle slope of the roof give dignity as well
as charm to the house. The plan speaks for itself. It is open,
light and airy. The hall, pantry, and kitchen arrangement has been
very cleverly worked out. There are two stairs, one from the hall
and one from the pantry that meet on a common landing and continue
to the second floor. The side entrance, giving access to the
basement stairs and the first floor is very convenient, with closet
under stairway at entrance for general use.
The second floor has four bedrooms and two baths. One bathroom is
connected with one of the bedrooms and the other contains a shower
stall in addition to the tub, a feature worth considering. This
plan is especially adapted to a narrow lot, although it may be
turned in any direction desired.
The size is 24'9" × 47'0". This design and plan are the reverse of
No. 82.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Eight Room House No. 82]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
Stately and dignified, a splendid example of the modern American
home. The lines of the roof and fine proportion of the gables are
very effective from all angles. The plan is simple. The rooms of
the first floor are all open, giving a feeling of spaciousness.
The hall, large and light, with its open staircase, is at once
the keynote of the whole house, welcoming all who may enter. For
convenience, a rear stairway leads from the service pantry to a
landing over the side entrance where it joins the main staircase.
The kitchen is of a good size, not too large, and has a fine rear
porch. There is a closet under stairway at entrance, for general
use.
Of the two bathrooms on the second floor, one is directly connected
with one of the bedrooms. This arrangement meets the convenience of
the family as well as that of guests or boarders.
The size of the house is 24'9" × 47'0". This design and plan are
the reverse of No. 81.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Eight Room Farm House No. 83]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A good type of farm house fitting snugly into the landscape. As in
case of No. 84, it would also suit well as a country town boarding
house. The large living and dining room is connected with the
kitchen by a pantry. The six bedrooms may be used either for a
large family or, if desirable, the upper rooms might be set aside
for the help. Two baths, one on each floor, are necessary in an
arrangement of this kind. There are ample closets and linen space.
The porches are adequate.
Size 26'6" × 38'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 84.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Eight Room House No. 84]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
This commodious house may be used admirably for either a boarding
house in a country town, or a farm house when accommodation is
desired for the help. The living and dining room has been made
especially large on this account. There are four bedrooms with a
bath on the second floor. There are two bedrooms with bath on the
first floor. The rear porch is exceptionally large, being designed
for family use, while the front porch is for the boarders or the
help. There are both inside and outside stairs to the basement, a
very desirable convenience.
Size 26'6" × 38'8". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 83.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Nine Room House No. 92]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A striking house for a village street, and yet quite appropriate
for a country home. The porch, an outstanding feature of the modern
American home, is here partly enclosed, forming a sun parlor for
all-year-round use. From the reception hall with its open stairway
and hall seat, one obtains an attractive view, across the living
room, of the fireplace opposite. Likewise the vista from the
dining room to the sun parlor is quite as charming. The kitchen
is arranged with cabinets in addition to the pantry, and has the
convenient feature of a stairway leading up to a landing where it
meets the main stairs midway to the second floor.
The second floor arrangement is simple. The rooms are large and
the closets ample, without an inch of waste space. There are two
bedrooms with closets, and a bathroom on the third floor, not shown
on these plans.
The size of the house is 28'8" × 34'8" exclusive of porches and
pantry.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Nine Room Farm House No. 93]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A well-proportioned house with fine roof lines and charming
brickwork which should arouse admiration throughout the
country-side. It has been designed for the farmer and provides for
the help.
There are two bedrooms with separate entrance and bath on the first
floor, connected with the dining room. The living room, dining
room, and porch form a very convenient group. The kitchen has a
large pantry and a separate grade entrance on the basement stairs
inside the house, a decided convenience.
Four bedrooms, with a closet each, a bathroom, a linen room, and a
large storeroom, amply provide for the family.
Size 30'6" × 38'6". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 94.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $22.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Nine Room Farm House No. 94]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
A simple, dignified home, relying for its beauty upon its
proportions and the exquisite charm of the brickwork. It has been
designed with the farmer's needs in view. The living room, with its
low, open fireplace adjoins the dining room and both open directly
on the main porch. The kitchen, which is large and conveniently
arranged, may, on occasion, serve as a dining room for the family,
and is provided with a commodious pantry. The basement stairs are
inside the house, an appealing feature in cold or stormy weather.
Particular attention is called to the bedroom arrangement, which
provides two bedrooms on the first floor for the farm help,
complete with closets, bath, and linen room. There is an individual
entrance from outside and direct communication with the dining
room, a feature readily appreciated by the woman on the farm.
The second floor is devoted to the family sleeping rooms, with
exceptionally large closets and an ample storeroom. Size 30'6" ×
38'6". This design and plan are the reverse of No. 93.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $20.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.
[Illustration: Four Flat Building]
[Illustration: Floor Plan]
This building has been planned for a seventy-five foot lot, which,
together with its specially planned form, would give a maximum of
light and air. A party wall divides the building so that either
half, complete in itself, might be sold separately.
The hall, living, and dining rooms form a pleasant group.
Particular attention is called to the arrangement of the bedrooms,
which together with the bathroom, are isolated from the balance of
the house. An inside stairway leads to the basement from the first
floor. The rear porches which too often are quite unsightly on the
rear of the building, are here recessed between the bedroom wings,
a feature which also gives considerable protection to the porches
in the winter months. The second floor is the same as the first
except that there is an additional bedroom, 8'8" × 10'3" in each
flat, over the entrance vestibules.
Full working drawing, specifications, and bill of materials may be
had for $25.00 from The American Face Brick Association, 110 South
Dearborn Street, Chicago.