Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1895 — PRETTY COTTAGE FOR $1,800. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PRETTY COTTAGE FOR $1,800.

How ■ Seashoro op Mountain Homo Can bo Built at Small Coat. (Copyright 1895 by the Co-operative Building Plan Association, N. Y.) If there is one thing more than another for which Americana are noted it is that they are practicable. It is not that they are lacking in the finer qualities, but the country is young and for years they hare been forced to a Age a constant struggle with the realities of existence, The wilderness and the desert have been conquered and “made to blossom like the rose,” and problems are to be met every day that long ago were settled by older countries. Scores of cities can be pointed out that were barren prairies but a few years ago. In all of our settlements there is resless growth and ceaseless activity. Despite their devotion to business, Americans are finding time for brief sojourns in the mountains and by the seashore. The annual vacation period is increasing in length and Americans are learning to enjoy outdoor life. Hundreds of city dwellers

of moderate means have found it possible to build comfortable homes for the summer months away from the heat and bustle of the crowded streets. What could be more homelike than the cottage pictured here, with its broad veranda, its pleasing effect of roof construction, vieing in artistic appearance with surrounding nature herself? The cost of the house, as shown by the perspective view and the two floor plans, is SI,BOO, not including mantels and range, which are generally selected after the owner's own taste. The estimate is based on New York prices for materials and labor, and in many sections of the country the cost would be less. Its general dimensions are: Extreme width, 50 feet 0 inches; depth, including veranda and porch, 48 feet 6 inches; first story, 9 feet high; second story, 8 feet. Exterior materials: Foundations, stone piers; walls of first story, gables, and roof,

shingles. Interior finish: Two coats plaster, hard white finish; soft wood flooring and trim; staircase, ash; chair rail in kitchen and diningroom. All interior woodwork finished in hard oil. These general dimensions and materials may be changed, and as to colors, would offer a suggestion: Shingles on first story and gables, pearl gray; trim including water table, corner boards, casings, bands, etc., white; sashes and shingle roofs, dark green; veranda, floor and ceiling oiled. The principal rooms, their sizes; closets, etc., are shown by the floor plans. No cellar or blinds. Open fireplaces in first story hall, making a cheerful and attractive room in itself. Portiere opening between parlor and hall; servants’ bedroom off kitchen; good sized room for storage in second story,

This design is capable of many feasible modifications. A cellar may be put under a whole or a portion of the house, with inside and outside entrances and concrete floor; bath room could be introduced in second story, with full- or partial set of plumbing. Open fireplaces may be introduced in parlor and.dining room. A brick set range may be placed in the kitchen. The design also presents a very attractive appearance if it is run up a half story more, with a mansard roof. Let it be by the seaside or on the slopes of the mountain,' with broad veranda inviting repose; everything around is restful, and a man gains rest and strength in peaceful enjoyment.

First Floor

Second Fioor