ePub Small Brick Houses of the Twenties (Dover Architecture) by Ralph P. Stoddard in Arts-Photography

Description

Once affordable only among the wealthy; brick homes became more easily available to the average American in the early years of the twentieth century. This book; originally published in 1920 by a member of The Common Brick Manufacturers Association; served as a practical guide for prospective homeowners from working class families. Many soon found that attractive; durable; and comfortable homes--made from natures own building material--were easily within their financial reach. Thirty-five sets of floor plans; elevations; and specifications in this excellent reproduction of that now-rare volume depict a wide variety of brick houses; bungalows; cottages; garages; and multi-dwelling buildings--from the four-bedroom Pocatello to the handsome Saratoga; featuring a wraparound porch and two bathrooms. This practical guide will appeal to anyone wanting to buy or renovate an existing home of the period. It will also serve as a how-to manual for all desiring to build their own homes today with authentic materials and techniques. For those who love fine; old buildings; Small Brick Houses of the Twenties offers a charming view of American homes from that era.