Modestly priced, richly illustrated reprint of rare guidebook published in 1920s by Architects' Small House Service Bureau. Designs, floor plans, construction materials, prices for wide variety of small homes. Over 800 line drawings and photographs of models ranging from charming five-room English cottages to attractive, two-story, shingled Colonials.
500 Small Houses of the Twenties by Henry Atterbury Smith 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.
Small Houses of the Twenties: The Sears, Roebuck 1926 House Catalog by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Excellent reproduction of rare catalog describes 86 different houses and bungalows in over 300 photographs, illustrations, and floor plans. Text provides complete descriptions.
117 House Designs of the Twenties by Gordon-Van Tine Co. 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.
Classic Houses of the Twenties by Loizeaux Rare plan book published by Loizeaux building-supply and lumber companies of New Jersey in 1927. Illustrations and floor plans for 134 houses — Colonial, Gothic, Modern English, Italian, and other styles. Over 230 illustrations.
Aladdin "Built in a Day" House Catalog, 1917 by Aladdin Company Designs for 60 homes, from a 4-room cottage to a 4-bedroom two-story. Landscaped exteriors, floor plans, and overhead cutaway views with detailed commentaries on each.
101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs by Harris, McHenry & Baker Co. 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.
Best Homes of the 1920s by Standard Homes Company Scores of excellent photographs, drawings, and floor plans depict standardized homes of wood, brick, stucco, and stone, perhaps the most carefully planned of their time. Eight-room "Homestead," colonial-style "Cambridge," and more.
Smaller Houses of the 1920s: 55 Examples by Ethel B. Power 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: With Illustrations and Floor Plans by Harold E. Group 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.
The Most Popular Homes of the Twenties by William A. Radford, Daniel D. Reiff 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.
West Coast Bungalows of the 1920s: With Photographs and Floor Plans by E. W. Stillwell & Co. An ideal resource for 21st-century bungalow buyers and renovators as well as for builders seeking authentic details. 50 examples include photographs, in addition to floor plans, estimated costs, and descriptions of exteriors and interiors.
Wardway Homes, Bungalows, and Cottages, 1925 by Montgomery Ward & Co. Floor plans, plus exterior and interior views of 80 vintage American homes — from a handsome multi-story residence to a charming three-room cottage. 94 black-and-white illustrations.
Radford's House Designs of the Twenties by Wm. A. Radford Co. Floor plans and exterior photos of nearly 100 homes, among them the charming Amity, a two-story Dutch colonial with 4 bedrooms and 3 fireplaces. 189 black-and-white illustrations.
