A Chat with the Ladies About House Building
Chicago: Fireproof Magazine, 1905. Offprint of an article based on the accepted wisdom that women make all decisions regarding the design and building of a new house, and suggesting the best and most economical methods of building one that is fireproof. With analyses of several designs, including work by Myron Hunt, Eyre, Pond, Holabird & Roche, and recommendations for building in brick, tile, and stone and eliminating as much flammable wood from the structure as possible. 4to; 14 pp.; illustrated from plans and photographs. Ex-library with minor indications; covers detached and present; tears to bottom margins. A fair copy only in detached wrappers. Item #011995
Price: $40.00