The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25

style Of houses. At the present time
the majority of home builders do. not
adhere strictly to the severe plain.
ness OF these early homes. -, i.
IN many ways we have improved ou1
bulldlng,, and III many ways we can
tsslts lesson from our forefathers
methods OF construction. There was a
thoroness and an honesty manifested
IN their work that explains the reason
OF many OF the old homes being in
! such good condition at the present day
A colonial home recently erected fO1
a Minnesota banker is plain in it's ex.
terror and finish, but faithful in its
treatment. It has quiet, dignified
appearance that is pleasing to every
one fheuU VINO :; has as seen it. The CONSTRUCTION
thruout IS thoroly good, but not extrav.
a CANT. There is nothing left undone
that would make a good house, and
there IS no attempt at useless orna-
mentatlon or needless display. :,
me frame, of the house is con:
struIcted of good seasoned timber 81
suHlcle mt size to insure rigid construc-
zion. The face Of the wall is built of
a. hhard' .vltrified dark red brick.
Inc SIZE OF this house is so feet front
ana ana A. feet deep. The main portion Of
with a gambrel roof with round tor
CORNERS and center gable lighting the
are finished in timber and zee cem ents
pllastered in the panels. The cornice j.
close nodded and bracketed. ~ The
treatment OF the front is symmetrical
With an ample porch at the main en-.
trance IN the center
The central hall is wide, with The
stairway leading up from it onnos;te Ute
the entrance. The Evinsroom o uppvsl 81
the right Of hall, with sliding doors
At a the opposite end is wide, Spacious
fireplace, on either side Of which arr
low easement windows opening onto :
broad piazza. Both the front porch
ana size piazza are constructed with
stone foundations and tile floors. Tho
alnlngroom opens back of the living
room. A noticeable feature of the in.
t;,l,o -, Is the simplicity, at the same
1 tine inc richness Of the treatment. The
n liplary opens from the left of the hal
EI;PIposlte the lvlngroom., Back Of the
Meeting by>a door with the main bsil
opening from this rear hall is the side
entrance, ample lavatory, courtroom
M rear STAIRS and servants diningroom
ne Kitchen at the rear connects thrr
Iarge butler's pantry under the maiT
pIat1orm OF the stairs with the dining
bo Inc nnl :;1 OF the dining room is ma.
niogany with beamed CEILING Tba ha te1
10 III "hlte enamel, with mahogany
G nMIi posi-, ran and steps to stairs. The
na1 l'n VI Ine library is Of weathered
pax OAK. All the other finish thruon4 't t ho
house, except in the kitchen nort;nn
- IN Whlte enamel The Kitchen nov!
G flon IS finished in yellow pine. f,ha
red h; Of the floors turnout are polished
!, there are five handsome chambers n
c che second story, with ample wardrobe
closets IN each. The family cham hers
are thfee, arranged in suite wifi
oaCh, the guest bathroom BEING al The
opposite side of the house. -
me thlrd story has large. beant;.
1ul amusement l1; room for billiards. etc
In addition, there are two se 20, 80.
storeroOms. - ''' az t'lo
The stories are low in HEIGHT eirht
and nine feet. The beauty, simpieitv
and convenience Of this house has haenn
t t. Of by many. That the &C. cost tat 81
ms mouse did not exceed $l5.O06 Is "a )
continual surprise to owner and ar 81
tect, as well as to those who hara 81 s -,
II. The heating and ventilation sG e
Yer very satisfactorily accomplished; o WITH 3
Inc st. Paul board Of education has anrr .,.,
'he suggestion Of Superintendent Heeter q 70 -,
or corporal punishment 70 he ~: