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AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



June, 1908 



their duties through the smaller door usually provided. This 

 will also prevent theft of the machine if entrance is made 

 through a window. 



In connection with reinforced concrete construction it is 

 easy to use heavy metal sash with metal frame and containing 



Garage with Three Rooms and Bath Attached for Chauffeur's Family 

 Reinforced Concrete Throughout 



small lights of glass in such way as to practically prohibit 

 the entry of thieves. 



A washstand should be provided with an overhead swivel 

 washer with both hot and cold water on tap. 



A gasoline tank of several barrels capacity should be 



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Sketch A, Wall Construction with Rough Brick Plastered 



buried out of doors, with a pump for drawing only as much 

 gasoline as is wanted at a time. The pump, according to 

 circumstances, may be located just outside the entrance door, 

 or just inside. At any rate it should not be located at a dark 



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Group of Gasoline and Oil Tanks with Measuring 

 Pumps Attached 



or obscure portion of the garage, as this places a premium 

 on the possible accumulation of gasoline on the floor. 



One or more good hoists should be provided in the ceiling 

 or roof for lifting up the heavy portions of the auto for 

 repair. 



A pit about three feet by five feet is a great convenience. 



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Sketch B, Wall Construction with Reinforced Concrete 



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METAL LATH 



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IN3IDE LATH 



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Sketch C, Wall Construction Using Wooden Frame with 

 Stucco on Metal Lath 



This should have a substantial cover, and should be thor- 

 oughly drained, with provision for an automatic peri- 

 odical filling of trap in order that gasoline and oil may not 



Gasoline Pump for Drawing Fuel from 

 Tank in Ground Outside 



Steel Lockers, an Improved and 

 Sanitary Type 



Steam Radiator and Inclosed Acetylene 

 Light on the Wall 



