Excellent reproduction of rare catalog illustrates and describes 86 different types of houses and bungalows still in evidence across America. Over 300 photographs, illustrations and floor plans with full descriptions comprise an invaluable sourcebook for study, authentication or restoration of antique articles or architecture.
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.
Sears, Roebuck Home Builder’s Catalog: The Complete Illustrated 1910 Edition by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Reprint of rare original catalog includes huge illustrated selection of building materials, fixtures and trimmings, complete with descriptions, specifications, and prices. Hundreds of black-and-white illustrations.
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.
California Bungalows of the Twenties by Henry L. Wilson Reprint of rare architects' catalog includes elevations, floor plans, interior sketches for dozens of authentic bungalow designs. Detailed descriptions of special features, dimensions, costs, etc. 231 black-and-white illustrations.
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.
Elegant Small Homes of the Twenties: 99 Designs from a Competition by Chicago Tribune Nearly 100 designs for five- and six-room houses feature New England and Southern colonials, Normandy cottages, stately Italianate dwellings, and other fascinating snapshots of American domestic architecture of the 1920s.
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.
Sears Modern Homes, 1913 by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Reproduced from a rare edition, this book features 112 designs for homes of "comfort and refinement," with external views, floor plans, and other details. 400 illustrations.
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.
Sears House Designs of the Thirties by Sears, Roebuck and Co. 68 Sears-designed homes display handsome exterior and interior views — with vestibules, breakfast alcoves, massive chimneys, unusual roof lines, and other attractive features. Over 200 black-and-white illustrations.
