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PLATE No. 248. CROSS SECTION OF A TWENTY-FOUR-FOOT BENCH, SEMI-IRON HOUSE 



It has two columns. The same width iron frame house would have none. (Cut and design by Lord & Burnham 

 Company.) 



straight roof and sides as (a), only the angle iron is replaced by an orna- 

 mental gutter. Architects consider this the most architectural of the three. 

 However, for the past fifteen years its use has been steadily on the wane. 

 (c) This is the iron frame curved eave house which makes use of the same 

 type of gutter as in (b), but the curve of the roof above it not only gives a 

 most attractive appearance but increases the roof height over the side 

 benches (Plate 250). This latter is a distinct advantage for the growing of 



PLATE No. 249. CROSS SECTION OF A FORTY-FOOT IRON FRAME HOUSE 

 It gives ample space for seven benches. (Cut and design by Lord & Burnham.) 



