New Hawthorne School Nears Occupancy In Waterloo
The Hawthorne school on Franklin Street between Seventh and Eighth in Waterloo nears occupancy with carpenters finishing floors and bookcases. Mortimer Cleveland is architect and Lauritzen Construction handles the contract. Painting begins soon as maple floors and oak woodwork are installed. The fireproof reinforced concrete building features terrazzo halls and airy lighting, with automatic heat control and modern ventilation.
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Eighth
Waterloo
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Building Disputes and Fireproofing for Basements
A homeowner seeks guidance on contract remedies after a builder altered plans without notice. Issues include cracked plaster and sagging floors signaling poor workmanship, with liens filed against the property. An attorney advised resisting payment on disputed work, pursuing liens and possible court action, and to document issues for future home builders.
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A Charming Home Built to Fit the Lot's Long Shape
A design exploring how a house aligned with the lot’s long axis creates privacy and better light. The two story bungalow features a prominent living room with tall ceilings, a rear family area, a portico entry, French doors, and an English style gate to the garage. Construction uses wood frame with stucco finish and variegated shingle roof. approx forty foot wide lot. Editor notes credit the Architects' Small House Service Bureau for plans and invites inquiries.
Rightly Planned Plumbing Means Much to Builder
This 1927 article from The Architects' Small House Service Bureau emphasizes three plumbing core parts: water supply, drainage, and fixtures. It argues for convenience outlets at fixtures, such as drip cocks, combination faucets, pop-up waste, and hot water systems with thermostats, illustrating varying cost and luxury levels for homes and large buildings.
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