Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1915 — ENGLISH HALF TIMBER RESIDENCE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ENGLISH HALF TIMBER RESIDENCE.

Design 614,’ by Glenn L. Saxton, Architect, Minneapolis, Minn.

This exterior is finished up to the height of the lower window sills with oriental brick, rough cast above and half timber effect in second and third stories. The half timber is Washington fir stained deep brown, a very pleasing combination. Thiq plan would make an ideal one for a corner lot The living room and staircase hall extend across the front. Back of the hall is the library with open fireplace. The maid’s room is at the rear of this room. The dining room has a built-in buffet and beamed ceiling. The pantry and kitchen arxangement is complete. There are four chambers in the second story and two sleeping porch- s; also a large bath. This plan has been carefully studied out. Size. 34 feet and 45 feet deep. Full basement. First story, 9 feet G inches; second story. 8 feet 6 inches. Finished in white oak throughout first story. Pine to paint in second story, with birch or mahogany doors. White oak floors downstairs. Birch or maple floors in second story. Cost to build, exclusive of heating and plumbing, $9,500. Upon receipt of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish a copy of Saxton's new 1914 book of plans, “American Dwellings.” It contains 810 designs costing from SI,OOO to $6,000; also a book of interiors, $1.50 per copy.

PERSPECTIVE VIEW—FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.

“FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN.