Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1915 — AN OLD NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

AN OLD NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL.

Design 620, by Glenn L. Saxton. Architect, Minneapolis, Minn.

In this design the old colonial idea has been faithfully carried out. The cornice and moldings are styles that were used at least a century ago. Modern features are the sun room and sleeping porch, both practically indispensable now. First floor is planned with a central hall with old fashioned stairway. Large living room, built-in fireplace and bookcases at rear end and sun room opening off the front end by French doors. Second story has three chambers, one of which can be divided into two if desired; a sleeping porch, two bathrooms and ample closet space. Size, 36 feet wide by 33 feet deep over the main part. Full basement First story, 9 feet; second story, 8 feet. Combination of birch, mahogany and white enamel finish throughout. Red oak floors throughout Cost to build, exclusive of heating and plumbing, $6,500. Upon receipt of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish a copy of Saxton’s book of plans, “American Dwellings.” It contains 310 designs costing from SI,OOO to $6,000; also book of interiors, $1 per copy.