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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1924
Page
4
The Architects' Small House Service Bureau argues that a square house costs less than a rambling design. A compact square plan reduces roof area excavation and foundation work and speeds labor, while promoting stock framing and simpler design. It emphasizes homeowner convenience and the designer’s craft within budget limits.
An old plan describes a compact 24 ft 6 in wide house with a porch integrated into the design. The first floor holds living dining and kitchen plus alcove and porch. the second floor has three bedrooms with generous closets and a linen closet.
Questions address building on ash fill lots and settlement timelines. Guidance warns of uneven settlement, risk of cracks, and added costs. Roofing slopes under 30 degrees should avoid shingles. sheet roofing advised. Paint failures due to damp wood, drying before repaint. creosoted shingles offer durability. Pantry omission tied to cost reduction. storage found in other spaces. layout aims to shorten kitchen dining travel.
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