Classic Houses of the Twenties

Loizeaux

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9780486273884
• eBook ISBN: 9780486135717
• Topic: Architecture
• Subtopic: History of Architecture

For home restorers, preservationists, architectural historians or anyone interested in American domestic architecture of the 1920s, this unabridged republication of a rare plan book from that era will be an invaluable resource. Published by the Loizeaux building-supply and lumber companies of New Jersey in 1927, it includes illustrations and floor plans for 134 houses in many styles — New England Colonial, Dutch Colonial, Gothic or half-timber, Modern English, Italian, Spanish Mission, and more.
Ranging in price from less than $4,000 to over $13,000, these homes offer a fascinating cross section of the most popular building styles in America over 60 years ago. For each home, the catalog provides an illustration of the exterior, complete floor plans with dimensions, costs and a brief description of the features and advantages of the house. Helpful commentary is often included: "The living room should offer an invitation to relax mentally and physically. Comfortable chairs, shaded lights, and soft-tone hangings, draperies and walls will help create the homelike, restful atmosphere so desirable in a living room. For the decoration of the living room walls, tans, medium brown, warm gray, old blue, gray, green and other soft colors are excellent."
In addition to complete plans, the catalog also includes plumbing and bathroom fixtures, wiring, closet fixtures, tiling, heaters, and other necessities. The result is an authentic reference guide for a wide range of homes still extant in American cities and towns. For anyone seeking to buy or restore one of these houses, the Loizeaux plan book represents an unparalleled resource containing original plans, detailed descriptions, dimensions and prices.

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—for lifetime service

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The CARTER

THE shingled exterior, the asbestos shingle roof, the well planned interior and the many modern conveniences all combine to make a most desirable colonial home.

Sun Parlor

Every home should have a sun parlor where space permits. The cost of adding a sun parlor to your home will more than be repaid in the comfort and cheerfulness which it gives.

“The ARKWRIGHT”

STUCCO, shingles, and brick are blended into one harmonious whole. The chimney is an architectural gem. Spacious rooms make the “Arkwright” comfortable, as well as distinctive.

A Sleeping Porch

Is useful not only as a healthful fresh air sleeping room but as a spare bedroom, when needed.

Design 14039-B

BEAUTIFUL in its white resplendency this home will stand out in any community. The interior carries out the promises of the exterior. The rooms are all of good size and handily arranged. The living room in particular with its long sweep and adjacent sun room charms the eye.

“The AVERILL”

NEAT, unique and attractive are the adjectives to describe the “Averill.” The broad front curve of the roof is carried out over a Porte-Cochere on the right, showing architectural ingenuity. Steel sash provide the finishing touch to a fetching home.

Prompt Delivery

Is essential to the satisfactory progress and completion of the building. Our quick service insures against delay.

“The ANNAPOLIS”

LIGHT shingles with dark trim produces a delightful effect. In the Modern English Style. An entrance that is inviting and interesting. There is a breakfast nook off the well equipped kitchen. Notice that the large chamber is 17’ by 12’.

Everything in Service

We give you the benefit of a complete service that will co-operate with you in solving your home building problems. Our service produces satisfied home owners.

The COBLENTZ

THE “Coblentz” is such a picturesque home that it looks like it has been lifted out of some old New York Colony. It is a home of atmosphere and of clean sunlight, in short a “dream home.”

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Hints on Bath and Kitchen

Tile Bath Increases Value

An exceptionally successful builder of moderately priced houses was recently asked what features of construction or equipment he considered the most important for the quick sale of a house. Without hesitation he answered: “Good hardware at the front door, adequate heating equipment, and above all a tiled bathroom.” He further explained that he had found in his...

Table of contents

• Title Page
• PREFACE TO THE ATHENAEUM/DOVER EDITION
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Our Plan Service
• Headquarters for Building, Information
• When Building — Play Safe! Use Correctly Made Plans
• Pause With Us a Moment When
• You Plan Your Home of Dreams
• A Joy of the Modern Home—
• Weather Strips Are Essential For Health, Economy and Comfort - How They Keep Out Rain, Summer’s Dust and Winter’s Cold
• THE USE OF FACE BRICK - Durability, Beauty and Economy in the Face Brick Home
• Build Chimneys—Not Fire-Traps!
• DEPENDABLE WATER SERVICE AT LOW COST - For Your Home, Farm or Country Place
• THE F. E. MYERS & BRO. CO. ASHLAND, OHIO
• A White Seat at a Moderate Price - that will give long service
• Index to Homes
• General Index