An annual publication intended as a reference work for contractors, suppliers, architects, and homeowners, the 1929 Home Builders Catalog offered a beautifully illustrated look at a variety of homes. Painstakingly reproduced from a rare edition, this volume offers old-house restorers, preservationists, and lovers of 1920s architecture an authentic view of American homes of the era. New selection of plates from the fourth edition of the 1929 Home Builders Catalog, originally published by National Trade Journals, Inc., Chicago, 1929.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Small Brick Houses of the Twenties by Ralph P. Stoddard 35 sets of floor plans, elevations, and specifications depict a wide variety of structures — from bungalows and cottages to single- and double-car garages and multiple-dwelling buildings.
100 Small Houses of the Thirties by Brown-Blodgett Company Exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 charming structures. Illustrations of models accompanied by descriptions of interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. 200 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.
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.
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.
