Part 3

[Sidenote: _Charlotte_ 26 ft. × 38 ft. over all 8 Rooms, Vestibule, Bath]

There's a quiet, rich dignity to the Charlotte--a home beyond the ordinary for a good-sized family. The shingle sides are novel and pleasing. Interesting brackets support the wide, overhanging eaves. Dormers provide triple windows--one, a bay!

You enter a cozy reception hall, with its pretty stairway and landing. An attractive colonnade arch leads into a well lighted living room. Here you may have your cozy fireplace--or, if you prefer, none at all. French doors communicate with an unusually attractive dining room. Many will be pleased with the bedroom and bath on first floor. Note the splendid bedrooms with roomy closets on second floor--bath with an easy access, a linen closet, a large kitchen cabinet.

Truly, the Charlotte is an _achievement_--in rare design--in perfection of every detail--in wonderful value for its low price.

SPECIFICATIONS

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick. _See pages 36-37._

French doors between living room and dining room.

Niagara Colonnade between hall and living room. _See pages 36-37._

Prices on oak floors and trim for vestibule, living room and dining room, maple flooring in kitchen, quoted on application.

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and two medicine cabinets included in selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Bryant_= 28 ft. × 24 ft. over all 6 Rooms and Bath]

If your desires lean toward the home beautiful, yet modest, containing all necessary conveniences for modern living, you will study the Bryant with considerable interest.

Though of complete styling, it is unburdened with expensive "fuss and feathers." The roof treatment is artistically handled on porch, dormer and sides. A shingled second story adds to the smart effect.

A good-sized porch leads to a spacious living room, while to the right stands a gem of a dining room. Especially mark the stairway, closed or open as you may wish--and a distinct gain in conservation of warmth in cold weather. Off the nearby kitchen is a dandy storage closet. The downstairs bedroom may be as readily used for den or study.

Upstairs there is a convenient bathroom, and two roomy sleeping chambers with extra large closets. There is the innovation of a bright sewing room--a room all for mother.

Splendidly designed, sturdily built in every detail, you can choose the Bryant as a home that will meet your future as well as present needs.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

Batavia, N. Y. Nov. 11, 1917.

_Gentlemen_:--

_Five years ago_ I bought all my lumber from you to build my house and I am very much pleased with it. I saved a good big bit by dealing with you.

R. P.

[Sidenote: =_Ilion_= 22 ft. × 34 ft. over all 8 Rooms, Bath, Pantry]

Trimness is personified by this neat, compact, all-shingle house--trimness and comfort, for the common-sense interior arrangement is in keeping with the all-around beauty and durability of the exterior.

Notice that you reach the porch by means of the steps on the side--this advantage securing fine privacy for time spent on the veranda.

One enters a reception hall that opens either toward the amply-spaced living room, or a quiet den (which might readily be used as an office, if desired). The dining room is complete with a triple-window bay, insuring a wealth of light and an ideal place for house-plants and flowers. The kitchen and the generous pantry are in that close proximity which modern home management dictates nowadays. Side and rear doors are combined in an entrance at grade.

And then step upstairs! Three bright, airy, double-windowed bedrooms greet you--rooms of liberal width and depth, each one having an adjoining extra-size closet.

Taken altogether, the Ilion is a home every foot useful--spacious yet compact--best of all, quite reasonable.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists and rafters 2 in. × 4 in.

Front door--our "Saranac," of Solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Cased opening between reception hall and living room and between living room and dining room.

Windows divided upper sash as shown in illustration.

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Harvard_= 22 ft. × 24 ft. over all 6 Rooms and Bath]

The Harvard possesses a style and character peculiarly its own. Distinctly modern in arrangement and construction--both the exterior and interior arrangement showing thought and care. The broken roof lines, hooded entrance and pergola porch are the attractive exterior features. The living room is large and cheerful, well lighted from all sides. An attractive stair leads from this room to the second floor.

The dining room is very attractive with grouped windows at the side and a French door opening onto the private porch. The kitchen is of a convenient size and well lighted. Our cupboard No. 2 illustrated on page 37 is a part of the finish in this room and is supplied as a part of the equipment. Direct access from kitchen to front door is had without passing through other rooms.

Space for refrigerator, etc., is provided in cellar entryway. The cellar stairway arrangement is very convenient from both kitchen and front part of house, provides a side entrance and does away with extra expense of outside cellar stairs.

The second floor is divided into three comfortable bedrooms and a bath, the latter being easily accessible to all rooms and stairs. Large wardrobes are provided for two of the bedrooms and off the front bedroom is a large closet for storage.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists and rafters 2 in. × 4 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk" of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our kitchen cupboard No. 2, wardrobe and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Raymond_= 24 ft. × 24 ft. over all 6 Rooms and Bath]

Good taste is exemplified in every line of the Raymond. It has been well described as "most prosperous looking." The consistent use of wide clapboarding is indeed a pleasing feature, and there is a touch of genuine originality in the roof treatment around the front dormer. The roominess of the wide veranda is a harmonizing part of the generous proportions of the whole.

A luxurious living room greets you as you enter from the vestibule. The dining room, just to the rear and on a corner gladdens you with its brightness. Your attention is also called to the plentiful light provided throughout--six windows in the living room, three in the dining room and three in the kitchen.

The same cheerfulness is continued in the arrangement of the three spacious bedrooms upstairs. Each sleeping room has its own closet or wardrobe, and the bathroom is conveniently placed near the head of the stairs.

It seems hardly true that such substantiality in the design, such desirability in the arrangement, could be secured in dimensions 24 ft. × 24 ft. But the Raymond proves how beautiful, practical, substantial, Bennett Homes are.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Lincoln_= 30 ft. × 26 ft. over all 7 Rooms and Bath]

Some of the most artistic homes are those provided with a slightly terraced lawn, porch and first floor practically at grade. The Lincoln is a strikingly attractive example of such a plan. Seemingly a part of the landscape on which it rests, it blends itself easily into all its surroundings.

As you step onto the veranda, you are struck by its wide expanse--while before you an attractive door with little side windows holds your admiration. A hospitable fireplace commands your attention as you enter, and you marvel at the brightness of the whole room, for there are in reality two sides practically of glass. A very large opening calls your attention to a dining room made most tempting by a window seat just under triple windows. If you wish to retire for a quiet conversation, a bit of rest or reading, the cozy den satisfies your every wish.

The stairway to the second floor is hidden, but ascends easily to a large halfway landing, and then reverses to the second story. Here you find two splendid bedrooms, each with ample closet space, and a slightly smaller room, balancing the bathroom on the other corner!--conveniently near which is a linen closet.

Notice especially in the front bedrooms the casement windows opening underneath the dormer roof. Notice, too, that in one of these bedrooms you might easily have your upstairs fireplace.

For the average family with tastes that run to homes with personality, we sincerely believe the Lincoln offers a real first choice.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--special design of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in., 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass.

Prices on oak floors and trim for vestibule, living room and dining room, maple flooring in kitchen, quoted on application.

Our kitchen cupboard No. 1 and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Franklin_= 24 ft. × 32 ft. over all 7 Rooms and Bath]

For such modest proportions there are few homes presenting greater roominess than the Franklin. Think of it--only 32 ft. long and 24 ft. wide, yet containing a 23 ft. living room, a sizable dining room and kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms, and an additional sewing room, and nursery or extra bedroom.

The generous veranda of this house is a distinctive feature. Notice the graceful harmony between slope of the porch and the main roof. See the brackets, and the exposed rafters. Consider the well-chosen position of the dormers, left and right, the latter being the only one in view from where you look.

Out of the living room mounts a pretty stairway. At the right, a wide opening leads to a delightful dining room. The kitchen connects with a double swinging door, and besides the cabinet contains a closet with room enough to serve a number of purposes. There's a bedroom on the first floor, with its own large closet.

Upstairs--two good-sized bedrooms, both with large closets, and an extra room all centering on the upstairs hall. Notice that a complete bath is here. Particularly note that there are two windows in each bedroom.

It's no wonder that the Franklin is a popular choice among Bennett owners. Such roominess, such completeness is rarely found in a home so inexpensive.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass.

Our kitchen cupboard No. 1 and two medicine cabinets included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Potomac_= 26 ft. × 38 ft. over all 8 Rooms and Bath]

Summer or winter, indoors or out, the Potomac is a place of happiness, contentment and comfort for any family.

It would seem that our architects have outdone themselves on the exterior of this home. The overhanging second story, spacious porch and solid chimney, pattern of shingling--these features and a score of others speak for themselves.

But perhaps it is on the interior that our designers have secured the most remarkable results. The front door opens on a beautiful living room extending the house width, stairs at the left leading to a halfway landing. Nearby perhaps you may locate your broad fireplace and hearth. Graceful French doors yield from this living room upon a sunny dining room--that, in turn, opens upon a first-floor bedroom, and, through a double swinging door, the nicely ordered kitchen.

Note well that adjoining four-windowed breakfast room. Picture the youngsters and yourselves seated at its sun-flooded table upon its built-in seats, starting the day right in its cozy, cheery atmosphere.

Underneath the broad sloping roof are three most attractive bedrooms. There are two large closets and a wardrobe, and the bath is easily reached from any sleeping room.

The Potomac is indeed a home you will like living in--beauty, utility, endurance to delight you for years to come.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Breakfast table and seats included in selling price.

Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._ Awning not included.

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_New Hartford_= 26 ft. × 24 ft. over all 6 Rooms and Bath]

Distinction has been remarkably well attained in this little gem of a home. The clever treatment of the front--novel porch pillars, lattice work and white trim--makes a neat and artistic contrast with the darker tones of the shingled body of the house.

The porch is one of those all-embracing verandas, broad enough for the whole family and their friends. Living and dining room are each amply proportioned, with wide opening between, making large space available for dances, parties, and such affairs. The downstairs bedroom might just as well be a den, study or private office, if preferred.

The second floor sleeping quarters are well lighted, with the opportunity for cozy window corners under the dormer. Placing an enclosed stairway at the rear of the house is a fortunate departure in a home of this size, from the accustomed practice--just one more example of the all-around distinctiveness of this appealing home.

One man who has built many homes and sold them, runs to the New Hartford as his "best bet". You, too, will find this distinctive home a most livable--or if you prefer, a most salable place.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in.

Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in., 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Cased opening between living room and dining room.

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price.

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Niagara_= 24 ft. × 30 ft. over all 6 Rooms, Bath, Hall]

Here's a home of comfort and contentment in the highest degree. Rich simplicity marks every item of its ingenious architecture--and its pleasing and practical arrangement means a most satisfying livableness for a modest sized family.

There are crisp, clean-cut lines from the tip of its gable down to its very foundations. The shingled triangles in green, the gently sloping roofs, the generous porch and its pillars, the details of the trim--all add their bit to the striking appearance of the whole.

But let's call and see the interior. Here's a charming reception hall for a first glimpse. A broad archway points the way to a sociable living room, amply provided with windows yet with plenty of space for piano and furniture. A splendid dining room, with outlook to the side and rear, connects to a compact but uncrowded kitchen.

Ascending the rich stairway by two easy flights, we come upon a cheerful front bedroom--with a closet to enthuse the most exacting wife. Just a step back is the complete bath--and nearby are the other sleeping chambers, again each with spacious closet room.

But now, we rest our case with you. One last word--if the Niagara _satisfies_ your needs and pocketbook, we sincerely assure you that enduring happiness and comfort will be your reward in it.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 4 in.

Front door--our "Chautauqua," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Prices on oak floors and trim in hall, living room and dining room, maple flooring in kitchen, quoted on application.

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_La Salle_= 26 ft. × 36 ft. over all 8 Rooms, 2 Baths]

Inviting--Distinctive--Practical! This description reveals the secret of the LaSalle's great popularity. Note the artistic overhanging eaves--and the dormers, in front and on either side. These give balance and substantiality. They afford, too, the roominess of a one and one-half story home, with the smart lines of a semi-bungalow design.

See how well-lighted are the bedrooms. Particularly note the ample closet room. And one room upstairs might well be used as a den, sewing room, or nursery.

There is a cosy, sunny bay window in the dining room--there is a window seat there! The roomy, well-protected porch is a splendid feature. The kitchen is ample, but most compact and convenient. And the two bathrooms, one on each floor, give a final touch to an ideal plan.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in.

Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Chautauqua," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Prices on oak floors and trim for living room and dining room, maple flooring in kitchen, quoted on application.

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and two medicine cabinets included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Bison_= 24 ft. × 24 ft. over all 5 Rooms and Bath]

For the family interested in a permanent abode that shall combine utility with refined architectural features, the Bison is a home with a genuine appeal.

Every line of its design bespeaks good taste. Especially unique is its undercut porch, a place wide and roomy for the whole family and guests, too. The unusual treatment of railing, brickwork and pillars also makes it distinctly attractive.

The living room always proves a great attraction--both to the family and to visitors. A handsome stairway leads upward from the left of this bright room, while the inviting dining room with its prized bay window greets you through a pretty colonnade. The kitchen is compact, light, and equipped with a labor-saving cabinet.

Upstairs, also, you will find the same combination of bright, cheerful quarters. The bathroom is nearby, and large closet and storage room serve for keeping some family belongings without cluttering up the useful rooms.

Surely the Bison would make you a most livable home!

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass.

Colonnade arch between living room and dining room. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Ideal_= 26 ft. × 28 ft. over all 6 Rooms, Bath, Alcove]

The Ideal might well be termed "A big little home." Attractiveness here is gained by clever application of symmetry and proportion. The broad porch with unique columns could easily be converted into an outdoor living room with screens in summer and glass in winter.

The interior is cheerful and homelike. The living room and dining room, connected by a wide cased opening, may be used as one on occasions. A grade entrance is included in the rear, so that the basement may be reached from outdoors without passing through the kitchen. Note, too, the refrigerator may be iced from outdoors.

At the head of the stairs on the second floor is the bath, in an "ideal" location, convenient to all bedrooms, also economically located for plumbing. The alcove provides a sewing room or a child's bedroom.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Saranac," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._