Based on a rare 1925 catalog, this volume features floor plans, construction details, and photos of 26 homes — from English cottages to Spanish-style bungalows and Dutch colonials — plus articles on beautiful entranceways, porches, garages, gardens, interior woodwork, and more. Includes over 250 illustrations and 21 color plates. Reprint of The Most Popular Homes in America, American Builder, Chicago, 1925.
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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.
Beautiful Bungalows of the Twenties by Building Age Pub. More than 45 bungalows — from a charming residence for a small family to a chalet in Los Angeles. Includes exterior and interior views, floor plans, elevations, and details. 43 double-page spreads of illustrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Architectural Details and Measured Drawings of Houses of the Twenties by William A. Radford Clearly detailed plans for houses of frame, brick, and stucco as well as rural structures. Plans also feature built-in buffets, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, windows seats, fireplaces, more. 154 black-and-white illus.
124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929 by National Building Publications Meticulous reproduction of rare catalog offers a beautifully illustrated look at homes intended for budgets from $3,500 to $15,000. Designs include such special features as built-in cabinets and clothes chutes. 370 black-and-white illustrations.
Elegant Country and Suburban Houses of the Twenties by Charles S. Keefe Interior and exterior views of 51 elegant homes in a variety of distinctive architectural styles. Sweeping staircases, cornices, chimney caps, fireplace mantels, and other details. 219 black-and-white plates.
