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The Building Plans gallery offers 50 illustrations of architectural drawings including both floor plans and elevations. The plans are for houses, churches, and other types of buildings. Some of the plans are accompanied by a rendering of the completed building for comparison.

Here is a bungalow style, two story farmhouse nestled amongst the trees. There is a typical hipped roof, with gabled windows. The roof over the front porch is supported by four columns and two pilasters. In 1917, this house cost about $2,400 to build.

"The Adele"

Here is a bungalow style, two story farmhouse nestled amongst the trees. There is a typical hipped roof,…

The blueprints of "The Adele" clearly show the large bay window in the dining area. There is also a large front porch and a smaller porch extending off the back of the house. In 1917, this house cost about $2,400 to build.

"The Adele" Floor Plans

The blueprints of "The Adele" clearly show the large bay window in the dining area. There is also a…

Here is a small, one bedroom bungalow style house. Is has a hipped roof with a gabled window in the front. Two chimneys protrude from the roof. In 1917, this house cost about $500 to build.

"The American"

Here is a small, one bedroom bungalow style house. Is has a hipped roof with a gabled window in the…

The floor plan shows a small porch at the front of the house. A small bedroom is accompanied by a walk-in closet as the kitchen has a walk-in pantry. In 1917, this bungalow style one story house cost about $500 to build.

"The American" Floor Plans

The floor plan shows a small porch at the front of the house. A small bedroom is accompanied by a walk-in…

A three story Queen Anne Victorian style house. This house includes the typical, round tower associated with this style. A window is situated at the end of the gabled roof. A covered porch leads to the front door. A bit of smoke can be seen coming from the chimney. There is a vine creeping up the side of the house as well. In 1917, this house cost between $4,300 and $4,500 to build.

"The Asbury"

A three story Queen Anne Victorian style house. This house includes the typical, round tower associated…

The floor plan of this three story Queen Anne Victorian style house shows the openness of this large house. This view also reveals a small back porch called a sloop. The directionality of the stairs indicate that a basement was also included with this house. In 1917, this house cost between $4,300 and $4,500 to build.

"The Asbury" Floor Plans

The floor plan of this three story Queen Anne Victorian style house shows the openness of this large…

Here is a three story Victorian style house. It is indicative with its textured shingles that avoid a smooth-wall appearance. There is also an irregularly shaped roof above the front porch. Two chimney stacks stick up from the gabled roof. In 1917, this house cost between $2,800 and $3,000 to build depending on the locality.

"The Atlantic"

Here is a three story Victorian style house. It is indicative with its textured shingles that avoid…

The floor plan shows more detail on the interior of the house. From this view can be seen the large bay window that protrudes from the dining room. There is a fireplace in the parlor. The kitchen has a large walk-in pantry attached. The three bedrooms are all located on the second floor. The master chamber includes an alcove to provide more space than the other rooms along with a walk-in closet. In 1917, this house cost between $2,800 and $3,000 to build depending on the locality.

"The Atlantic" Floor Plans

The floor plan shows more detail on the interior of the house. From this view can be seen the large…

A classic example of a Queen Anne Victorian style house. A large chimney protrudes from the steep hipped roof. The typical round tower can be seen on the left most side of the house. Rounded bay windows extend from the right side of the house on the first and second floors. A dormer window can be found on the top floor of the tower. A small porch extends from the front of the house. In 1917, this large house cost between $4,000 and $4,250 to build depending on the locality.

"The Badenoch"

A classic example of a Queen Anne Victorian style house. A large chimney protrudes from the steep hipped…

The entrance to this house is labeled a vestibule, to elicit a sense of grandeur. The round tower can be clearly seen from this perspective. A fireplace is situated at the base of the tower in the parlor room. The sitting room contains a large bay window, as well a fireplace. The dining room also has a bay window, although this one is much rounder. The kitchen is situated at the back of the house and exits to a small back porch. An elegant stair case can be found at the front of the house that leads all the way to the third floor. A smaller staircase is located in the kitchen and stops at the second floor. On the second floor there are four large chambers, three with closets, and a single bathroom. In 1917, this large house cost between $4,000 and $4,250 to build depending on the locality.

"The Badenoch" Floor Plans

The entrance to this house is labeled a vestibule, to elicit a sense of grandeur. The round tower can…

There is a variation of the bay window on the front of this house. A quaint porch leads to the front door. A section juts out from the right side of the house. In this illustration, there are many trees and shrubs decorating the landscaping. In 1917, this medium-sized house cost between $2,600 and $2,800 to build depending on the locality.

"The Baldwin"

There is a variation of the bay window on the front of this house. A quaint porch leads to the front…

From this angle it is easy to see the bay window at the front of the house. A large fireplace is situated along the right wall of the parlor. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry. The sitting room is large and extends the wall of the house, giving it character. The master bedroom on the second floor has a large walk-in closet. In 1917, this medium-sized house cost between $2,600 and $2,800 to build depending on the locality.

"The Baldwin" Floor Plans

From this angle it is easy to see the bay window at the front of the house. A large fireplace is situated…

Blueprint of the design of a dairy barn.

Dairy Barn

Blueprint of the design of a dairy barn.

A dairy barn.

Dairy Barn

A dairy barn.

A barn used primarily to house sheep.

Sheep Barn

A barn used primarily to house sheep.

An illustration of the front of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The Pennsylvanian barn

An illustration of the front of a Pennsylvanian barn.

An illustration of the end elevation of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The Pennsylvanian barn

An illustration of the end elevation of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The floor plan for the basement of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The Pennsylvanian barn

The floor plan for the basement of a Pennsylvanian barn.

Here is a great example of a Stick Victorian Style house. The tower is topped with a dome. Intricate wooden In 1917, this larger house cost between $3,700 and $4,000 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bay Ridge"

Here is a great example of a Stick Victorian Style house. The tower is topped with a dome. Intricate…

In 1917, this larger house cost between $3,700 and $4,000 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bay Ridge" Floor Plans

In 1917, this larger house cost between $3,700 and $4,000 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this house cost between $2,300 and $2,400 to build depending on the locality.

"The Beck"

In 1917, this house cost between $2,300 and $2,400 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this house cost between $2,300 and $2,400 to build depending on the locality.

"The Beck" Floor Plans

In 1917, this house cost between $2,300 and $2,400 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this house cost between $2,200 and $2,300 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bennett"

In 1917, this house cost between $2,200 and $2,300 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this house cost between $2,200 and $2,300 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bennett" Floor Plans

In 1917, this house cost between $2,200 and $2,300 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this two story house cost between $3,200 and $3,300 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bensonhurst"

In 1917, this two story house cost between $3,200 and $3,300 to build depending on the locality.

In 1917, this two story house cost between $3,200 and $3,300 to build depending on the locality.

"The Bensonhurst" Floor Plans

In 1917, this two story house cost between $3,200 and $3,300 to build depending on the locality.

"Ventilating a barn having a silo at or near the center. The fresh air enters at AB, and finds its way to the foul-air shaft CE, passing out through the cupola F. The ventilators, CE, are spaces in the walls around the silo."—The Federal Digest, 1921

Barn Blueprint

"Ventilating a barn having a silo at or near the center. The fresh air enters at AB, and finds its way…

In 1917, this two story house cost between $1,800 and $1,900 to build depending on the locality.

"The Boyden"

In 1917, this two story house cost between $1,800 and $1,900 to build depending on the locality.

A front view of a typical 1911 two story residence illustrating conventional symbols for drafting.

Resident Front Elevation

A front view of a typical 1911 two story residence illustrating conventional symbols for drafting.

A farmhouse surrounded by trees.

Farmhouse

A farmhouse surrounded by trees.

An illustration of an altered house which resulted into a double flat.

Double Flat Floor Plan

An illustration of an altered house which resulted into a double flat.

Lower Floor Plan of Flat

An illustration of the proposed lower floor plan of cheap flats.

Upper Floor Plan of Flat

An illustration of the proposed upper floor plan of cheap flats.

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

Front Elevation

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

A house designed with double gables, which give an effect of roominess and comfort.

Double Gables

A house designed with double gables, which give an effect of roominess and comfort.

An illustration of a house blueprint with Spanish titles on rooms.

House Blueprint with Spanish Titles

An illustration of a house blueprint with Spanish titles on rooms.

A House for the Plains

A home that could be designed for use in the Plains of the midwest.

A house in the country.

House in the Country

A house in the country.

Wooden House

A house made of wood and plaster.

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas are usually situated at or near one of the grounds. This is a plan for a villa garden for a large or expensive scale garden for a good sized villa.

Plan for Villa Garden

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas…

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas are usually situated at or near one of the grounds. This picture is of a detached residence situated inside its grounds.

Plan of Detached Villa and Garden

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas…

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas are usually situated at or near one of the grounds. This picture shows the front entrance to a detached villa by a semi-circular carriage drive.

Front Carriage Entrance of the Plan of a Detached Villa Garden

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas…

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas are usually situated at or near one of the grounds. This picture shows a front garden connected with two semi-detached villas.

Front Entrance of the Plan of a Semi-Detached Villa Garden

Villas are built either as detached or semi-detached residences with an adjoining garden. Detached villas…

A house design made of shingles and plaster.

House of Shingles and Plaster

A house design made of shingles and plaster.

"Prostyle, in architecture, applied to a portico in which the columns stand out quite free from the wall of the building to which it is attached; also applied to a temple or other structure having pillars in front only." -Marshall

Plan view of a Prostyle Temple

"Prostyle, in architecture, applied to a portico in which the columns stand out quite free from the…

A first floor plan of a typical residence during 1911 illustrating the conventional dimensions and symbols commonly used in drafting.

First Floor Residence Plan

A first floor plan of a typical residence during 1911 illustrating the conventional dimensions and symbols…

An illustrating the conventional dimensions and symbols commonly used in drafting of a typical 1911 residence.

Second Floor Residence Plan

An illustrating the conventional dimensions and symbols commonly used in drafting of a typical 1911…

A sub—station floor plan showing the engineering structure of a typical resident during 1911 illustrating conventional drafting measurement and symbols.

Substation Floor Residence Plan

A sub—station floor plan showing the engineering structure of a typical resident during 1911 illustrating…

A sub—station section of a typical 1911 residential house illustrating structure for drafting.

Resident Sub Station Plan Section

A sub—station section of a typical 1911 residential house illustrating structure for drafting.

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

Sectional Elevation

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.