HOUSE AND GARDEN 
January, 1912 
The problem of the inexpensive suburban home is solved in these two buildings, the work of Oscar C. Gottesleben, architect, the owner of the 
brick house. The stucco house is of the same plan and dimensions with the exception of minor changes on the interior finish 
Very little room is wasted on the hall 
space. The main hall is but 5 by 
8 1-2 feet 
TWO HOUSES FROM the SAAIE PLAN 
The plan shows it was desirable to have the living rooms on the 
southeast portion of the house and have the entrance, stairway and 
hall to the northwest, while the dining room is secluded on the op¬ 
posite side, and gains the morning sun. In the future, a fine view 
will be had of the garden loo feet deep, from the five casements on 
the east side of the room. 
The pantry and kitchen arrangement is so simple that it al- 
rnost forces a good working combination; good light and ventila¬ 
tion. Two doors between the living rooms, and a direct draft 
east and west, if the kitchen doors are opened, makes an almost 
ideal place to keep a good maid. 
The central stairway makes a small hall upstairs possible and 
leaves space for three large airy chambers, one 12 by 16IA feet, 12 
by 14 feet and 10 by feet, and bath 7 by 8 feet, with ample 
closets in all rooms and in the hall. The one in the bath extends 
full door height and contains the bath brush, hot water bottles, etc., 
so that the bath room is always a very neat and tidy place. An 8 
by 12 foot maid’s room is on the third floor with ample store room 
besides. 
1 he central stairway gives room lor taree 
large chambers upstairs — the outside 
chimney takes no space from the room 
One point of note is the good finish of the rear elevation, which is of 
equal dignity with the front 
The light pottery colored brick with wide joints makes the wall surface 
appear large. The arbor will be covered with climbing roses 
