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AEA E&Y FEATURES WORTH NOTING IN LOCAL RESIDENCES iThe People of Oshawa Express their Individuality in their Homes--Exterior Charm an Appropriate Setting for . 'Efficient Plumbing and Heating, Good Lighting and Ventilation, Modern 'Domestic Conveniences. ers will -find the material 'for helpful suggestions in the illustra a desoriptions of Oghawa's residences on 8 : taken ii conjunction with ro FH otographs on othér pages to which some of the de- geriptive matter refers. A wide range of variety is afforded in design; construction aNd acconimhodation, It is re- gretted that owing to the ssure of details arising out of the exigencies of this com- hensive edition it was not possible to obtain detailed de- geriptions in every instance, The descriptions are authorita- Pho nd "home-build- five and the articles are based Extending across the house to the right of the entrance is a large live ing room with a beautiful bay win dow. Leading off the living room a sun room with tile floor s out to the east and south. To the leit of the entrance is the libraty with a recessed fireplace set off with walnut panelling. The south side of the basement ls taken up with a billiard room which has a very apploptiate massive fire- place of an English design unusual in this part of the country. The second floor consists of three bed rooms, a sitting room, and two bathrooms exceptionally well laid out, At the back of the house is a three- car garage with wide drive leading to it through 4 porte-cochere. Residence of Mr. F. @. Spry splendid living room 25'-4"x14'-4", a large dining room, fine kitchen, li- brary, a spacious hall with Tiled Ves- tibule, and a large bright Sun Room with electric fireplace and tiled porch. Off the kitchen we have a large Aad ew Add La a THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES -- Greater Oshawa Edition -- SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1928 Sharacter Without Symbolic of Wholesomeness Within large built-in cabinet. A special fea- ture is the sliding seat which van- ishes into the cabinet. There is also a rear entrance with an outside re- frigerator ice door. On the second floor we have two splendid bed rooms, a large den, and a convenient bathroom. Large attic space is also Jovided for storage and there is a ull size, light and well-aired base- ment in which we have fruit cellar, boiler room and coal bins, a large room for storage and a well-placed laundry fitted with clothes chute k Progress View of W. E, Davis' Residence Under Construction, Another very pleasing r is the home of Mr. F. G. Spry, as can be seen by the adjoining picture, and Progress View of F, G, Spry's PETE | | Residence Under Construction, 'upon information furnished at our request :by the architects lw--principally by Mr, C, C, i@tenhouse and Mr, Roy H, Bis- op, both of whom are special {ieontributers to this issue, . The fact"that these photo- graphs were taken exclusively for reproduction in the Greater 'Oshawa Edition of The Oshawa 'Daily Times is emphasized by the constructional views, the 'engravings for which were se- cured on the eve qf going to 'press, ' % The descriptions follow, The a very attractive attic window seems to embolden the front view, The entrance to the main floor has a red tiled Vestibule to the hall. The Living room extends across the front of the house and has a coal fireplace with electric lights above and book- cases on either side with small cases ment windows ahove these. The din+ ing room and kitchen occupy the rear of the house with a double swing door between, The door from the hall to the dining room is a slidin door which gives a very pleasing ef- fect. The interior trim 'of the down- stairs is of Gumwood and the dinis room and living room have colore ceilings with stucco Jlaster to pic ture rail, There is also a porch at the rear of the house accessible from H. P. Bull's Residence, 'reader will understand that the reading matter, of necessity, is presented in such a way as to 'facilitate typographical ar- 'rangement. The connection "between illustrations and de- scriptions will be established 'quite readily, however, ~ Supplementary views and de- seriptions are presented on other pages, Residence of W. E. Davis % The imposiig stone and brick en- ance to this house for Mr. Dayis 4 particularly attractive, the kitchen, The second floor pro- vides four large bedrooms, each with ample cleset room and lighting, and the ba'hroom is large and roomy. The basement is provided with laun- dry, fruit cellar, furnace room and cc:al bins, The house is heated by ht air, * * * Residence of A. G. Storie In designing this residence for Mr. Storie, the architect wished to give the desired effect of a handsome yet substantially built home. Set well back from the road and approached by walks the residence gives an air of spaciousness rarely seen in mod- ern city homes. On the main floor are situated, a rr x a ww ARPA OTT RY a breakfast nook on one side and also the refrigerator and splendid cup- beard room, The main rooms are 1 { equipped with telephone plugs, and also bell pushes which connect with kitchen and maid's room. On the second floor there are four spacious bed rooms, two bath rooms, i a sleeping porch and a sewing room. There 1s splendid closet room throughout and in the master bed- room there is a handsome fireplace with, an electric heater, also tele- plone plug, and ample wall plugs, switches and electric lights to give the very best of service, On the third or attic floor there are two large bedrooms 17'-6"x12'-6," a large modernly equipped bathroom, and spacious storeroom. Throughout the entire construction of the building every portion of the labour and materials are the very best obtainable, and all the most mo- dern fixtures are being installed, in- cluding electric dishwasher, garbage incinerator, enunciator system of bell wiring, clothes chute, etc. Another feature is the basement which is as complete in all detail having a large billiard room, design- ed to give the Hunting Lodge effect, with a fireplace at one end. There is also a work room, fruit cellar, fully equipped laundry, and a furnace room, with an oil heated furnace. There is also a wash room in the basement, A handsome garage for three cars stands set back from the house at some distance and will be equipped with electrically operated overhead doors that can be operated from the seat of the car. » Residence of R. Leo Gray (No, 22 page 43.) Another very attractive residence is that owned by Mr. R. L. Gray, It is built somewhat on the colonial style, with brick half way up and then stucco above, having two storeys with a large attic above, and also a full sized basement. The main floor comprises a spacious living room 25'- 0"x14'-6," with a handsome fireplace in the centre of the side wall, the electric lights on both side walls and at the end are French doors with bookcases on either side, Across the hall are the dining room and kitchen and a wash room and cloak room. Adjoining there is a large arched re- cess in which is placed the Break- fast Nook and the Frigidaire, also from the kitchen there is an entrance to the cellar which also makes a rear entrance, The kitchen is equipped to be la- bour saving and clean, The inner ves- tibule adds much to the arrangement of the front entrance giving it a cer- tain privacy from the vi Ty \ Going to the second floor we meet with another compact yet convenient layout with the hall placed central- ly with three large bedrooms and the bathroom leading off. All the hed rooms are well equipped with clos- ets. From the landing there is also a Den placed above the Breakfast nook. In the Attic there are two more good bedrooms with ample closet and storage room. Splendid basement room is also provided with Fruit Cellar, Laundry, Coal and Boil- er rooms, and a large storage room. Pa hl Residence of H. L. Drew (Top left page 44.) In the home of Mr, Drew. we have a residence of compact and conven- ient design, having many of the most modern conveniences as well as a most pleasing exterior. The house has an external dimension of 34 0"x 28' 0" and the main floor comprises a splendid living room, 18' 0x12' 6," with a large bright sun room ad- joining, a large dining room and a well lighted kitchen which contains all the most modern and Jabour- saving deyices. In the kitchen we have a cosy breakfast nook with a from upper floors and adequate laun- dry tubs, ¥ % * Residence of Cal. W, E. Phillips, Park Koad Narth (No. 6 page }3.) Surrounded by beautiful trees, in an extremely fine layout of shrubs AAA AAA Tee AAALL SL Tee old orchard in which it was built, There is a large living room on the north side running the full width of the house with two doors from this to a large sun room with fire- place and tile floor. The south side 1s taken up with dining room, ser- ving pantry and breakfast alcove. From the dining room you. step on to a tea terrace, which has been laid out in such a way as to be complete- ly screened from the street by a splendid growth of shrubbery, The upper floor consists of four master bed rooms, bath room and shower and a study. The third floor is a large room for servants with rivate bath and large cedar cup- oards. The exterior of this building is done in Italian Stucco, pebble dash, with Peerless Artificial Stone window sills and coping * Residence of G. W. Garner This residence of Mr, Garner's is exceptionally well laid out. As you enter the hall to the right is a spa- cious living room and -on the left of the hall is a well planned dining room treated in English style. Direct+ ly behind the dining room is the kitchen, with all modern conveniences, The hall, finished in rough plaster with a beautiful open string stair, with hand wrought iron railing and balusters is unique. Back of the stair off the kitchen is a cosy little break- fast nook in the form of a bay win- ow, The second floor contains three bed rooms 'and bath room with necessary closets for linen. * Residence of N. C. Millman Mr. Millman's Dutch Célonial house of brick and stucco has a wood shingle roof of a pleasing wea- thered grey shade, The ground floor of this residence A. G. Storie's Residence Under Construction, and garden, this house of Colonel W. E. Phillips, has a particularly happy setting. The original house on this property has heen retained in all its interior detail with large ad- ditions on both front and rear was accomplished by covering the old exterior to match the new work with | a coat of Italian Stucco called "Poz- zolana," There is an exceptionally large veranda and~paved terrace at the front entrance above which is a large sleeping porch with light and air on three sides. Behind this building is a modern three-car garage with separate heat- ing system large enough to carry a future conservatory, Farther west and toward the rear This | | contains an excellent living room and | beautiful sun room, study, dining | room and kitchen, and small breakfast | room. The second floor and third floors contain numerous bed rooms and two | bath rooms, [ REE | Residence of Fred Storie The home of Mr. Fred Storie, Simcoe Street North, has attractive features which are illustrated in view? No. 10 of the full page group of re- sidences published in this section, The house is two storeys high, of brick veneer construction. The trim | and floors are of oak. Hot water | heating is installed, The accommoda- Dr. H. Trick's Residence, of the property is a barn which has accommodation for two cows with dairy and refrigeration rooms, also space for three riding horses, with harness room complete, Behind this again is a hen house with room for 400 chickens. These farm buildings are modern in every way, both as to design and equip- ment, and are built in an L shape, thus giving an enclosed court which cannot be seen from the house. * 5» Residence of Ross MacKinnon This residence while it is built on a small lot, 50x120, has been so care- fully placed, as to take advantage of a 21 foot boulevard on the north and cast sides, and also was care- fully studied in order to retain as many apple trees as possible from the | tion downstairs provides a large re- | ception hall, three reception rooms, | sunroom and kitchen, and upstairs |a sleeping porch, four bedrooms, three bathrcoms and an attic. All the conveniences of a well-appointed home are provided. G. F, Turney was the builder, x» Residence of W. H. A. Palle Modest, satisfying and charming is the home of W. H. A. Patte at the corner of Elgin and Kendal Avenue. As seen in the illustration, the build- ing is of two storeys with an attic. The lower storey is of brick veneer and the upper of stucco. Hotwater heating is installed. The woodwork is white enamel trim, oak floors and mahogany doors. On the ground floor there are a reception hall, sun-rooms, AAAALAS 82 a a TETTTeeeeee stairs, four bedrooms and bathroom. The attic provides a maid's room and storage. G. F. Turney was the build- er, LE Residence of @. D. Conant (No. 18 page §3.) The remodelling of this house was done with considerable care, the Ar- chitect being able to retain all the old masonry walls up to the second ficor as brit in the orwinal house by Mr. Conant's father in 1873. SADA A AS as asa eas BU BNR a Raise Self-Respect and Hard Values Modernize the old home, says a contemporary writer: it pays. One of the features of this resi- A family lives in a house, but the L Progress View of G. W. Garner's Residence Under Construction, pa Via ih dence is the large living room with a fireplace built of Humber Valley | stone large enough to take four foot logs. The dining room is finished in mahogany with two delightful china cupboards recessed in the wall. The service portion of this house is very large, the kitchen, servants' hall, service stair, and pantry being one of the most complete layouts. Special attention should be drawn to a beautiful stained glass window erected on the stair landing by Robs ert McCausland, of Toronto. The de- tail of the heraldic crest of the old Conant family is one of the finest pieces of this work in existence, Mr, Conant owns ° considerable property surrounding this residence and is developing it gS a landscape architectural standpoint, which will in a few years be second to nore, Placing Furniture to Best Advantage In the arrangement of furniture, the larger pieces must be placed near the centre of wall spaces. If it is necessary to place a large piece near the end of the roofn, a. piece of similar size must be placed at the other end of the room to, bal- ance it, Or several small pieces may be grouped dn: guch a way: that they appear fo be equal in importance to the oné large piece, . - Weight and size' are not the only factors' which' determine the place- ment of things in.a reom te achieve balance, It 18 'the eye or. mental fa. culties which we satisfy with this law or, principle, and therefore' in- teresting objects .may balance much larger pieces if the larger pieces are less interesting. A small bright spot of color in a small area of pattern may balance a large drea which is more neutral. The feeling of balance lies not in the equal distribution of weights and areas, but in the distri- bution of interest, " The balance achieved by the use of pairs of things is very obvious and therefore less charming than the more subtle arrangement of oc- cult balance, A great deal of talent is lost iu the world for want of a little cour~ age. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whom timidity prevents ed from making a first effort; who, if they could have been induced to begin; would in all probability have one great lengths in the career of ame. The fact is, that to do any- thing in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can. It will not do to be perpetually calculating risks and ad- justing nice ghances; it did very well before the Flood, when 2 man would consult his friends upon an intend- ed publication for a hundred and fif- ty years, and live to see his success afterwards; but at present, a man waits, and doubts, and consults his brother, and his particular friends, till one day he finds he is sixty years old and that he has lost so much time in consulting cousins and friends that he has no more time to follow their adyice.--Sydney Smith, * x» My share of the work of the world may be limited, but the fact that it is work makes it precious. Darwin could work only half an hour at a time; yet in many diligent half- hours he laid anew the foundations of philosophy. Green, the historian, tells us that the world is moved mot only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest work- three living-rooms and a kitchen ; up- er.--Helen Keller, Reverend Father Beach's Residence, community lives around it. The ap- pearance of the house thus becomes a public concern. It therefore be- Pw ee Renew Your Hom kk Pays to Renovate, Both in] Beara eeteteadectotd be 8 8 2 8 2 8 8 a BNR a Your Credit cess of the amount of borrowed -moa- - ey required. Viewed in its true light, modernizing the old house and mak- ing it externally comely and intern- ally delightful and comfortable is an investment both in hard values ang satisfaction, A Sure Means of Eliminating Extras . The reason specifications are: used in home building is because they supplement your plans and take up your building operations where your plans leave off. Plans give dimen- sions, sizes, etc, but they do not describe the quality and grades of materials, methods of installation, types and kinds of equipment, all of which should be ingorporated in a specification or written agreement with your contractor, When an architect is employed to design a plan he prepares the speci- fications in consultation with the owner, Specifications are not only necessary in home building because of the detailed information they give, but they are essential as a medium of understanding between the con- tractor and the home builder, thus preventing discussions ahd controver-' sies as the job proceeds. Without comes & duty to improve the ap+ specifications you are very apt torun Progress View of N, C, Millman' s Residence Under Construction. pearance of a dwelling, even if the Gccupant is satisfied with the in- terior, If self-satisfaction and re. spect for the opinion of the neigh: bors do not prompt improvements, substantial self-interest does, A canvass of building and loan morfgage companies shows that gen- erally the entire amount of approved alterations can be covered by loans, Renewing the house renews the se- curity of old loans, An Interesting Example Here is what actually happened with an old house in Washington, The mortgage company rated it as absolutely valueless, but appraised the lot at $5,000. They put up $9,000 for into "extras" and changes. These things cost money, When signed, - a specification amounts to a contract between. your builder and yourself, It sets forth the general conditions of the tract and includes such items as form of bids, rejection of bids, sup- eryision, materials, Jaboy, ces, separate contracts, protection. of work, payments, liens, use of prem; con- , applian- | ises, cleaning up, deliveries, arbi- . tration, : A specification properly prepared is a legal document. Because it is legal it gives you protection 'if for any reason it should become neces- sary to take your home building F. T. Lamble's Residence, the alterations and then held the house and lot to be worth $14,000 and splendid security for the $9,000. The property now has a cumulative value which will amount in the near future to $18,000--due entirely to the magi- cal effect of the renovations. The resuscitation of dying houses is one of the most truly economical things that can be done from the community standpoint. Thus a vast amount of investment capital finds itself occupied. If the owners of old houses would undertake to bring them up to date they would make money far in ex- operations into courts for decision. A loosely written specification is possibly even worse than none, since by it you are led to put trust in an agreement that may fail you. Get a good one, written by an expert. If you hope to eliminate waste, if you are interested in saving money, if you want to avoid discussions and trouble, don't fail to provide yourself with specifications for eyery contract on your job: Industry, economy, honesty and kindness form a quartette of virtues that will never be improved upon.