The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1867-09-14

RAfzk NO. =
80 Fifty dollars for the best plan or TIVE
tenement cottage, to cost when erected In Chi.
cago, not exceeding $1,000, TO be 50 arranged,
that with slight alteration it may be converted
into single senement" =
THIS prize we award 10 Mr.. II. RshwoIdt,
Architect, No. 20 Portland Block. Chicago,
whose plans and specifications are heresith sub.
mitted-with floor plans, Ac, for the sane.
ads nted to the use OF two families or one. We
have had estimates made as to the cost Of tais
building, and in opinion It can be produced
Tor not exceeding one thousand dollars.
! Nc cellars or foundations, other than wood,
are called for in the proposition made by your
institution. We would suggest that it mar rem
der all Of these houses muck more comfortable
il the lower edges Of the aoor joists were covered
with tarred roofing felt, which may be bought
in rolls. ready prepared, at from six to seven
rents per pound. Thirteen pounds will cover
100 square feet. and both the material aud labor
| Of Putting on would mot probably cost 70 exceed
one cent per square foot One Of the committee
has used the felt also to cover the walls of
house. placing il between the sheeting aud the
clap boards-this Is nov becoming common.
One member Of the committee provided tenn
poraryfrost-proof cellar ID which he presery ed
his vegetables daring las winter by nailirg
common boards to the inside of the foundation
posts and filing in the space with saw dust By
mixing pounded glass with saw-dust thus used,
it - thought that annoyance from rats may be
avoided These are mere make shifts which
necessity alone can excuse. Permanent foun-
dations should be provided As soon as circam.
stanoes permit
All Of whicl, with the ACCOMPANYING plans
and specification we respectfully submit.
JoHs J. SHKRxAS,
Carpenter and Joiner, Court Place, near the
Court House.
JOSEPH HoaA-
Plumber. 50 West dadison ST.
JosKPa B. QGIss,
Piasteref and Mason $50 South Water 81.
MRs. BHeLEY.
lo9 West Kiuzie st.
MARY MAxsY,
lO9 West Kinxie Sc
MARY NJ. STAFFORD,
227 Michigan 81.
OFFIcE OF LYMAN BnDGKs,
No. 70 WAsHIxGroN ST, CHICAGO, IT,,
t Auousr ist, tS675
SIDNEY MxERs, Esq. Cashier NERcsAxrs. PAH-
NEEs AsD MECHANICS SAyISG BAkK, Chicago
DEAR ssR;--I herewith subsiit plan and
designs Cor single dwelling. in accordance With
your communication Of July I, lsef.
uc p%au ~ hOf tOur roOuis paftory HiNCue1
two eed-roomss press and pantry. costing $6Oc
An I s@n be baiit ia resr Of kitchen. If de-
sired, for 500 additional.
am manufacturing concrete block that can
be used for cellar walls, il desired at much less
cost than brick
furnish bill Of materials. with the doors.
docr-irames. Windows, window rframes-sash
glazed. boii,.iDg framed, paints mixed, hardware
etc, etc., when preferred, either TO be shipped
10 the country or 10 The city, thereby saving
freight sni expense upon waste material
an also shipping stores Of different prices,
manufactured in. sections, to be taken down and
put together as pleasure
~ hAs been my purpose to present plan that
snouid meet the wants Of The peoplesfor the
least OUTLAY, and having having ma1ufaetured
and sold twentyfo1r (24) dwellings, upon the
plan submitted, during the pdst year, feel con
ndent that IL cannot fail to meet the appreciation
OF your G. mmittee.
Enclosed please find my circular. with prices
Of dwellings, schooi-bouses and stores. costing
from $3.50 20 81, 500
Wishing you much success in your efforts 10
assist the people in obtaining houses
L am. very respectfully, your oft serv't,
LYMAN BRIDGEs,