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Our booklet, “Designs of 
Houses Built of Indiana 
Limestonesent free on 
request. 
What Will Be the Ultimate 
Cost of Your Home? 
Upkeep, depreciation and insurance are considerations not over¬ 
looked by the judicious home builder. 
Some years ago a Committee on Fire Prevention was appointed 
by the Boston Chamber of Commerce to collect data on frame 
houses costing approximately $10,000, termed “Class 3,” and on 
houses of exactly the same dimensions, but having exteriors of 
fireproof materials and costing approximately $12,000, termed 
“Class 2.” The following report was rendered: 
The average efficient life of Class 3 houses—20 years 
The annual charge-off with interest at 4% $736.00 
Repairs and painting . 250.00 
Total per year.$986.00 
The average efficient life of Class 2 houses— 40 years 
The annual charge-off with interest at 4% $580.75 
Repairs and painting .100.00 
Total per year.$680.75 
The cost per year on the above basis for a frame house was $ 305.25 
more than on one built of fireproof materials, or an increase of 45 %. 
The accuracy and authenticity of these figures are indisputable. 
And Indiana Limestone is today conceded to be the most fire-resistant 
of all building materials. Its extreme durability has caused it to be 
known as “the truly permanent building material.” 
The increasing demand for this natural stone is due to its proved ulti¬ 
mate economy. For further information address Indiana Limestone 
Quarrymen’s Association, Box 782 , Bedford, Indiana. 
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THE NATION’S BUILDING STONE 
Simple in detail both inside and out, 
the house is well planned, with an 
open and airy arrangement in the first 
story that affords many views on to 
the garden but does not sacrifice any 
desirable privacy, and is one that 
easily could be cared for by the house¬ 
wife with little other help. There is 
no waste space or unnecessary halls 
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 
The CAREY PRINTING CO. INC. 
New York 
