For home restorers; preservationists; architectural historians or anyone interested in American domestic architecture of the 1920s; this unabridged republication of a rare plan book from that era will be an invaluable resource. Published by the Loizeaux building-supply and lumber companies of New Jersey in 1927; it includes illustrations and floor plans for 134 houses in many styles — New England Colonial; Dutch Colonial; Gothic or half-timber; Modern English; Italian; Spanish Mission; and more.Ranging in price from less than $4;000 to over $13;000; these homes offer a fascinating cross section of the most popular building styles in America over 60 years ago. For each home; the catalog provides an illustration of the exterior; complete floor plans with dimensions; costs and a brief description of the features and advantages of the house. Helpful commentary is often included: "The living room should offer an invitation to relax mentally and physically. Comfortable chairs; shaded lights; and soft-tone hangings; draperies and walls will help create the homelike; restful atmosphere so desirable in a living room. For the decoration of the living room walls; tans; medium brown; warm gray; old blue; gray; green and other soft colors are excellent."In addition to complete plans; the catalog also includes plumbing and bathroom fixtures; wiring; closet fixtures; tiling; heaters; and other necessities. The result is an authentic reference guide for a wide range of homes still extant in American cities and towns. For anyone seeking to buy or restore one of these houses; the Loizeaux plan book represents an unparalleled resource containing original plans; detailed descriptions; dimensions and prices.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Right up there with Earls BookBy SawgrassJanet Davis has put together a winner with this song book! Many popular standards are covered with many ways to play them. I have played a few years exclusively in the Scruggs style with the 3 finger roll patterns but this book has opened some new options for me. I appreciate the songs rendered in the chromatic and triplet styles which I never attempted before. Janet also presents alternate ways to play the songs that really can help keep the learning experience fresh and challenging for us progressing pickers. I appreciate the quality of the book; it has a nice little historical account of each song it presents along with very legible tabulature (which many songbooks fall short on !). The CDs are top quality and I enjoy just listening to Janets clean; expressive picking on my drive to work. Inspiring!! This is not really a beginners book but for one who has learned "Cripple Creek" and one or 2 others in Earls book; for example; this book should be beneficial to them as they continue to explore the beautiful possibilities of the 5-string banjo. I know I will be "woodshedding with Janet" for some time to come.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Banjo SongbookBy MountainGardenThis is an excellent compilation of banjo solos. Im a beginner; so a lot of them are beyond my ability at this point; but Ive worked through several and it makes my playing sound amazing! I like the different versions Janet Davis presents of each song that can be eventually connected (when I learn them all). The only problem I have is that on the CD; Janet Davis plays everything SO FAST; its extremely difficult for a beginner to even hear the different notes and licks clearly while following along with the music - let alone be able to play along with her. It would have been wonderful had she included a slow version of every song to help beginning banjo players like me get started learning these classics.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and these songs are not easy for meBy C. HoldawayI am more of a beginner level player; and these songs are not easy for me; but I have really enjoyed them. The CD is helpful and learning to play these songs has helped me become a better player. I would definitely recommend.