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Boston, Mass. 
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING-BOSTON, MASS. 
Exploding the Mystery of Costliness 
A S Columbus exploded the fallacy which held nations 
^ from the seven seas, so the Mahogany Association, 
Inc. is exploding the "mystery of costliness” which has 
kept so many home builders from the full use of Mahog¬ 
any for interior woodwork. 
In last month’s issue we submitted figures showing in 
each case the small increase in first cost of Mahogany In¬ 
terior Woodwork as compared with other less durable, less 
beautiful cabinet woods in the 20-story Temple Building, 
Chicago, and in three rooms of the Bungalow Beautiful, 
Atlantic City. 
We are now privileged to submit the Mahogany and 
alternate bids for the interior trim of the Chamber of 
Commerce Building, Boston. 
While these structures vary widely, note that in each 
case Genuine Mahogany costs but little more than the 
other less beautiful and less durable cabinet woods. This 
should be a guide to every home builder. Do not let the 
"mystery of costliness” thwart your longing for the endur¬ 
ing beauty of Genuine Mahogany. 
Chamber of Commerce, Boston —Interior Wood-work 
Contract price, Genuine Mahogany.$116,000. 
Alternate bid, in Quartered White Oak . . . $112,000. 
“ “ in Birch.$107,000. 
Cost of Genuine Mahogany over Birch, only . . $9,000. 
Temple Building, Chicago— Interior Woodwork 
Contract price. Genuine Mahogany ..... $185,000. 
Alternate bid, in Birch.$177,560. 
Cost of Genuine Mahogany over Birch, only . . $7,440. 
"Bungalow Beautiful,” Atlantic City— Interior Woodwork 
Contract price. Genuine Mahogany.$880. 
Alternate bid, in Quartered White Oak.$822. 
“ “ “ Plain White Oak.$810. 
“ “ Birch, stained . $810. 
“ “ “ Poplar, “ $800. 
Cost of Genuine Mahogany over the cheapest avail¬ 
able cabinet wood, only.$80. 
The Mahogany Association has nothing to sell. It offers you a confidential, centralized and 
free service on all questions regarding Mahogany — whether relating to woodwork or furni¬ 
ture. Full assurance is given that your inquiry will never be used as the basis of sales solici¬ 
tation. Our folders, "Home Beautiful,” and on Period Furniture will be sent gratis on request. 
after all — there’s nothing like 
MAHOGANY 
MAHOGANY ASSOCIATION, Inc. 
1133 BROADWAY, NEW YORK IsiNN 
