The Seattle Star Newspaper, February 14, 1924, Page 15

1924 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 nd whi As the leading designers in the city, we are in a posi- tion to present unusual home-plans. Confer with us before you go any further. We earnestly believe we can save you money and give you a better building. WE FINANCE AND BUILD APARTMENTS, HOMES, GARAGES, STORE BUILDINGS, ETC. 1924 Plan Book laree , ‘4 found between, c 2 in t postpaid, $1.00 RDNER J.GWINN, Inc. Phone EL iot-6359 18 GA 1703 Hoge Building. BUYS ALL THE $1,126 LumBER FOR THIS HOME Also all windows, doors, frames, shingles, lath, built-in features, finish hardware and outside paint Use Stetson & Post lumber and millwork— and your carpenter will be able to build you a good home. We guarantee every piece of material to be strictly up to the grade under which it is sold. All floor joists, studding, rafters and ceiling joists are extra thick, giving you 12 per cent more strength at no additional cost. Send 25 cents for 1924 plan book, showing plans of more than thirty-five con venient and artistic homes. STETSON.GPOST LUMBER CO. 3300 WHATCOM, AVE ELLIOTT-O711 SEX Tre |) Fuel Oil Makes Cheap, Clean Heat When this low cost, mod- ern fuel is properly burned by means of a ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRING. N planning your new home be sure to provide the proper outlets for electric appliances and see that the switches are in convenient lo- cations. For the kitchen, din- ing room or breakfast nook, outlets should be provided for toasters, percolators and table appliances; for the nursery a night lamp, milk warmer and water heater; for other rooms a convenient base outlet for yacuum cleaner, and in the Jaundry, outlets for laundry appliances. In all other rooma the switches for lights should be convenient. you can be assured of even, effortless heat — automatically regulated. At our demonstration plant you can see the ease and reliability of Ray operation. Come in and investigate this | practical method of home heating. Power Plant Engineering Co. 1933 Fifth Ave, EL iot-7648 Don't Put a Wall Switeh Hehind a Door Seventh Ave, and Olive St. M.A in-5000 ch permits have that p January, records in bullding gains with ness district up Westl ing dev in the season. nesday. SEE ACTIVITY IN HOME BUILDING Continued Growth of North End Is: Noted With practically one million dol- lars in mew detached residences for already taken out since January 1, this year promises to make a now record tn building. And with al » Is practical assurance extensive building pro grams will be carried out. » permits for homes, Febr GROWING The growth of the downtown bust- ave, dur ne past year ts r opment of the North End resi al district. Among houses In 76th at., Bothe 10th ave, N. E. and E. ating $5,000, It is stated that plans are about completed for the first gro 4 construction will be com me: xt week COSTS WIL! ON 1923 LE Present building costs, bufiders de clare, are practically the same as last year. Wednesday that costs as a whole would not vary 2 per cent over tho 1923 level. It was pointed out, however, that many Inquiries are constantly com- ing in from prospective homebuilders who are planning on building later Should this activity materialize to an abnormal extent, higher costs are a ponsibility in the spring construction rush. One active contractor stated Mills Report Low Stocks of Lumber Stocks of unsold fir lumber at the mills of Western Oregon and West- ern Washington are 28 per cent be- low normal, according to the annual stock report of the West Coast Lum- bermen’s association announced Wed- Shiplap t# one of the prin. cipal items that are below normal, eight-Inch stock being 48 per cent and 10-inch stock 61 per cent below. Flooring stocks range from 70 below to 36 above normal. THE KJTCHEN PROMENADE ‘Time saving is the modern idea in planning the kitchen of a home. Re- cent experlments have shown that saving time means saving labor, and convenience of arrangement is being stressed in planning modern kitch-’ ens. One experiment while preparing Every New Modern Home will, of course, include all the conveniences and comforts that gas serv- ice brings. Provision for these in the earliest stages of construction means a substantial saving in the cost of installing pipes and outlets for the vari- ous rooms where gas will be required for cooking and heat. Our Assistance Is FREE Refer your contractor to us or our representa- tive will visit the build- ing site at your request. Be sure and arrange vents —for— Gas Range and Gas Water Heater Seattle Lighting Company 1308 Fourth Ave. MA in-6767 “THE GAS COMPANY" been stato firms reporting a ¢ desirable homes for a month that net new its $3,341,435 in permits, In spite of the many large structures that helped swell the volume, contributed $ numerous opments in this district is a group of six homes on Wallingford ave, between 43rd and 44th. One builder plana the erection of approximately 100 blocks between East way, s0th. the The houses will run from five to seven rooms at prices approxim. proved that a housekeeper, in a poorly arranged kitchen, walked 105 needless miles each year meals a day, It is almost impossible to plan a so-called “model kitchen,” to every home. three adaptable Every housekeeper must work out a plan according to the size and needs of her family. THE SEATTL# Small Home about the gracefully of individuality, into a small passage hall access to bedrooms and a basement. and well lighted. modate the growing family. Gwinn, Hoge building, Seattle, Let oP We 660 Empire Bldg. Concrete For Permanence Send for free literature upon any phase of building con- struction. Portland Cement Association A Very Convenient There is a distinct air of hospitality arched beams and vineclad columns of this entrance porch and a refreshing color note in the brick work, all of which give this house its touch The living and dining rooms are con- nected with a wide arch, and both open which bath, coat and linen closets and stairways to attic and There is a great deal of cupboard space in the kitchen and a pleasant breakfast nook. The bedroom closets are very large Additional bedrooms may easily be finished upstairs to accom- Help STAR gives This plan was submitted by Gardner J. Kitchen | af 16 oe ube teal DINIKG Rony Bs Wersang You Finance /t! 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