Modern house-plans for everybody by S. B. Reed
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| Author | Reed, S. B. (Samuel Burrage), 1834- |
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| LoC No. | 00003371 |
| Title |
Modern house-plans for everybody For village and country residences costing from two hundred and fifty dollars to eight thousand dollars |
| Alternate Title |
Modern house-plans for everybody For village and country residences costing from $250 to $8,000 |
| Original Publication | United States: Orange Judd Company,1900. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Modern House-Plans for Everybody" by S. B. Reed is a practical guide focused on low-cost architectural designs written in the early 20th century. This work aims to assist individuals and families seeking to build simple, comfortable homes within a modest budget ranging from two hundred and fifty to eight thousand dollars. The book contains numerous detailed house plans, descriptions, estimates for materials and labor, and practical construction suggestions. The beginning of the book introduces the concept of affordable housing through various designs tailored for different budgets. Reed emphasizes the practicality of starting small with the option of future expansion, highlighting that a well-thought-out plan allows for efficiency and adaptability. He presents various house designs, beginning with a simple cottage for beginners, outlining its features, conveniences, and cost estimates related to the construction materials and labor needed. The author seeks to empower readers with the knowledge to embark on home building suited to their specific needs while remaining mindful of economical choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68706 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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