Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 180, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1917 — Home Town Helps [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Home Town Helps

BUNGALOW GAINS IN FAVOR Structure Ha* Individuality of It* Own and Ha* Lost Crudeness That Marked the Earlier Type*. The bungalow has practically revolutionized the entire building plan of the country, from a home construction angle. The structure possesses an Individuality of its own which makes it a real home, not merely a shelter froth the elements. Even an empty bungalow is not as deserted appearing as a vacant house of another type. Apparent crudeness of construction which was characteristic of the early type of bungalow is practically extinct save at the seashore and sylvan camps. Bungalow-ibuildlng has developed through many phases of construction in recent years, but the bowlder continues an effective ally of the builder. Well-planned bowlder adornments, which are at the same time useful, as in a wall or chimney, are always attractive and enhance the beauty ot the building. Popularity of the chalet type of bungalow Is easily explained. It is not only unusually attractive, but makes an excellent plate of abode. In the chalet type more room Js allowed on the second floor than in most other models, yet the low effect is not lost and low porch eaves, which are among the real features of bungalows, are retained. Stucco bungalows hold much favor throughout the country. With a flat roof and with or without a cornice this type of building is attractive. A low-pitched tile or other visible roof would be in keeping with the general plan of a stucco bungalow. Bungalows built very close to the ground, with the first floor but one or two steps up, are also quite popular, especially when portions of it are overgrown with vines. Pergola posts, either of wood or stucco, according to the material used In constructing the bungalow, when overrun with roses or otheK flowers, enhance the beauty of the dwelling.