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With construction work progress ing according to schedule, the second official FHA inspection of the Cam eron- Built “Texan” home on Deoles Street was completed Inat Thursday This home is typical of 26 Péxan” home Win Cameron ie. 1 build ing in the case cities and towns to be completed in time for prublic ex hibition during “Texas Home Build ing Week,” set aide by proclamation of Governor W. Tee O' Daniel. The inspection was conducted by Mr. Smith, FHA architectural in spector The framework, size of rooms, workmanship, quality of ma terials, and plunking and wiring in stallations were carefully checked by the inspector in order to make cer tain that plans and specifications, previously approved by PITA, are be ing closely followed. “The public is cordially invited to inspect the unusual home as the con struction progresses,” said Kenneth Moore, manager of the local Wm. Cameron Co, building material store. “Already we have had a num ber of visitors. Their various com ments indicate that considerable interest in new home construction is being stimulated here by this project. Various authorities upon economies and finance throughout the country are urging that now in a good time to build and that by owning a home, you can pay rent to yourself. The re markably low monthly payments re quired to buy a modern, well-built home such as this, are lower than many persons pay for rent. Many of the features of this Tex an’ model frame meet hitcher con struction standards than the usual high standards required by FHA These ‘plaa values’ are highly desir able in area Home desirted to rep resent the beat-efforte and most mod ern practice in achlieving home henuity and livability at a very mod erabtle Cort. Such homes #4 this one, approved by FHA, can be bought with a down payment of not less than 10% of the value of the completed home and grounds and monthly payment a joni tole than $1.00 a diy. This home is one of more than 60 distinctive designs created especially for the Southwest by Cameron's Home Planning Department Some of the extra values that are built into each one of these homes are the fol lowing 1: Long-life, substantial concrete foundations that go below the front line. 2%. Cameron floor fist construc tion that prevents shaky Moors a, Subs floors and felt under the floore to keep out cold air and pre vent squeake 4. “The correct size and member of ceiling joists to prevent sagging fir. Therewore bracing in the attic to keep the roots properly lined up. 6. Topequality, long-lasting, ex pertly appled roots, 7. IDEAL wood preservative treat ed windows to resist motture absorp tion, insect attack, and decay 8. IDEAL precision anade mill work, manufactured in the South west’s largest aml ment — efficient woodworking factory, *. Large closet and storage space and other extra conveniences, 10. Plenty of convenient electric plugs and switches, 11. Experienced placements of windows and doors to permit: varied arrangement of furniture, 12. Wallpaper selections and paint color styling: approved by one of the country’s outstanding authorities. 18. The famous IDEAL Step Sav ing Kitchen, quality built, designed by cooking experts to reduce kitchen work to the minimum, 14. Attractive, correct architect ural details, sound — construction throughout, and thoroughly tested livability in floor plan and interior decorative treatment.
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Grapevine Sun
Grapevine, Texas, US
Thu, Jun 26, 1941
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