The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-04-14

In the early days of the automobile,
and, in fact, quite recently, the owner
was satisfied to house his car In al
most anything that had a roof, gar
ages were unknown and owners OF
cars had little thought Of that item,
the barn being sufficient for ones
needs.
popularity Of the automobile, espe-
cially among the suburbanites, there
has come a demand for a private gar
age. The owner, with whom efficiency
has become n habit, demands more
than a mere housing; he aims to have
a building that is distinctive in de-
sign, often %fireproof, durable, and
equipped to facilitate the work; his
car must be subject to his immediate
call.
What Is more, the practice of keep
ing the car at home is more practical
and satisfactory now than In former
years, since automobiles have been
brought to a degree of reliability that
makes frequent and extensive repalr-
ing unnecessary. The average owner
of a car finds 1t no troublesome task
to clean and adjust his own car. and
to care for 1t on his premises. The
number of men who operate and look
after their own cars is increasing an
nually. For many, this is not only
cheaper, but a more pleasant, arrange
ment.
The garage, therefore, has become
Indispensable for the owners con-
venience and thus forms quite a nee
essary adjunct to the home. There
are few structures which are so use
full or so necessary In which the ar
tistic features are so generally over
looked.
Primarily, the garage is a building
Intended to shelter the automobile; 1t
may be attractive and well construct
ed, but IL the architectural treatment
does not harmonize with the adjacent
buildings, the general effect is some
what displeasing.
Style and Location.
The style Of the garage is a matter
that may be safely left to the discre-
tion Of the architect. The logical To-
cation of the garage is at the rear Of
the house. This is a point, however,
that can be discussed only generally,
as individual requirements may make
it necessary to locate the garage else
where on the property. Considerable
thought should be given to the selec-
ton of the site, and the choice should
be influenced by the idea Of convent
ence and accessibility from the road.
The living habits and conditions of a
great many people have created a new
architectural problem In designing the
suburban house with an adjoining
garage. To the man building n home
of moderate cost this close proximity
of his garage Is Of advantage. in that
II places his car at his immediate dis
posal.
While the minor details of a garage
must necessarily differ in individual
cases, there are certain essential prin
ciples which should be generally oh
served. The details to be first consld
cred by the wne might be enumerat
ed as follows: First, the selection o
nm accessible site; second, protection
from fire third, efficiently meeting tn,
needs of the owner; fourth, a convent
ent arrangement of the various parts.
|, Danger Of Wood Buildings.
1t Is hardly necessary to say tina
wood garages are not to be encouraged
as the danger of fire is greatly In
creased when cars are stored In franz
buildings. In addition. there is Away
danger to adjacent property In case o
: fire starting within. 1t is possible t.
3 design a garage which shall be abso
lutely freproof against danger iron
within or without.
y Where hot water or steam Is use,
for heating purposes, complete isola
: ton of the boiler room from the mali
e part OF the building is necessary. TIL
K car room should be ventilated both a
+ the bottom and at the top, so as to pre-
y mote circulation of the air. Ventin
S the car room from the top alon
I will naturally draw of foul air, bu
( will not emove gasoline fumes.
j. The rules Of the National Board o
o Fire Underwriters association max