Fig. 152.—PLAN OF FIRST FLOOR.
Fig. 153.—PLAN OF SECOND FLOOR.
DESIGN XXXVI.
A FARM HOUSE COSTING $5,000.
The plans here given were originally designed for the residence of Mr. F. H. Johnston, Easton, Md. They will interest those desiring a good-sized, comfortable farm-house.... Exterior, ([fig. 154]).—The site in this case being midway between the highway and a water front, (facing a tributary of the Chesapeake,) made it desirable to have two main entrances, adapted to either approach, and indicated the position of the kitchen wing at the side. The Conservatory is in an angle facing the southeast. The Piazza and Roof Projections are of ample breadth to give abundant shade, and proper effect. As a whole, the outlines are rounded and compact, indicating completeness and strength—always desirable features in buildings of this class.... Cellar, ([fig. 155]).—Hight of ceiling 8 feet. It has 13 windows, and outside and hatchway doors. Openings in the chimneys provide ventilation. The ceilings are plastered, to prevent the ascent of damp and unwholesome vapors through the frame-work of the house.... First Story, ([fig. 156]).—Hight of the ceilings in the main house, 11 ft. 4 in., and in the wing 9 ft. The main entrances lead from the piazzas, through large double doors, to the principal Hall, which is wide, and extends, unobstructed, through the house. The main stairs occupy the space at the right, which is separated by an arch that preserves the continuity of the hall ceiling. The ordinary or family entrance is by way of the passage, and is convenient to all the parts of the house in daily use. A private stairway leads from the passage to the second story. The Parlor and Library are separated by sliding doors, and each has a bay and other windows. The Dining-room at the right is pleasantly arranged; it may be entered from the main hall, or through the conservatory, or by the passage, or through the butler’s pantry. Wide double sash-doors lead to the conservatory, and single sash-doors open to the piazza through the passage. The Kitchen has doors leading to the passage, butler’s pantry, cellar, and yard, and has three windows. It is provided with a range, pump, boiler, wash-tubs, and sink. The Butler’s Pantry is spacious; one end is dresser finished, with counter-shelf and doors above and below. A counter-shelf is also placed at the opposite end, with wash-tray and closet. The sides are shelved around, and have cleats and hooks.... Second Story, ([fig. 157]).—Hight of ceilings in the main house 10 feet; in the wing 9 feet. The divisions embrace six rooms, six closets, and the required halls. The platform of the main stairs is level with the second floor of the wing, and from it a door leads to the wing passage. The Bath-room has a bath-tub, wash-stand, and seat-closet, and a good-sized closet for towelling, etc. All closets have the usual shelving and hooks. Each chamber has marble shelves and stucco trusses.... Attic.—The stairs leading to this story are above the main flight, inclosed with narrow ceiling, and have a door at the foot. There are two circular windows in each end gable, and one in each front. The whole is floored, but otherwise unfinished, to be used as an open garret.... Construction.—The excavations are 4 feet deep, and the loose earth thrown out is neatly graded around, leaving three feet of the foundations exposed to sight. The foundations are of hard burned brick, 12 inches thick for the main house, and 8 inches for the wing and conservatory. Brick piers, 12 inches square, are built for the piazza supports. The first story frame-work is beam-filled with bricks, where they rest on the foundation. This prevents draughts of air from entering the house between the foundation and the frame, and also keeps mice out of the frame at this point—the latter is especially necessary along the lines of the main partitions. The chimneys are of hard brick, arranged with continuous flues from each fire-place to the top. Tin 8-inch pipes, with the necessary elbows and register boxes, are inserted while building, to convey warm air from the cellar to the large chambers in the second story. The frame-work is constructed in the most thorough manner, of sound pine or spruce timber. The siding is of clear pine clapboard, laid on sheathing felt. Cornices of dressed pine. Principal roofing of cedar shingles. Piazza and bay window roofs of tin. Flooring of narrow yellow pine. The first and second stories are completed in every respect, ready for occupation. Each of the principal rooms and the main hall have stucco cornices and centers. Arches with neat ornamental corbels are built across each bay window, over the L adjoining the main hall, and at the entrance of the passage leading to the bed-room in the second story. All sashes are 1½-inch thick, and glazed with four lights in each pair. Blinds (outside) are properly hung and fastened to each window above the cellar. The conservatory is substantially constructed of light frame-work, with no superfluous dressing to obstruct the light, and glazed with plain, single-thick glass at the sides, and ribbed glass for the roof, has a narrow walk of slat-work leading from the dining-room door, and is arranged to be heated in winter from a furnace in the cellar. All parts usually painted, have two coats of best paint, of color and materials selected by the owner.
Estimate, cost of materials and labor:
Fig. 154.—ELEVATION OF FRONT OF HOUSE.