CHICAGO FT. WORTH KANSAS CITY PORTLAND, dfcE. SAINT Guarantee WE GUARANTEE to furnish you at the price quoted on each building illustrated in this book, all the lumber, lath, shingles, doors, windows, frames, flooring, interior wood- work, nails, tinwork, door and window hardware, paints and varnishes and built-in fixtures necessary to build it according to the illustration, floor plans shown and specifications given. We guarantee that there will be no extras, and should there be any shortage or unsatisfactory materials, we guarantee to make the same good. We fully guarantee all material to be equal to or better than grades specified. You take absolutely no risk in sending us your order for merchandise described in this book, as we absolutely guarantee satisfaction in every detail. You are fully protected under this guarantee, and we make you the judge. Our Terms You may have your choice of the following three methods of payment: 1. CASH WITH ORDER. We allow a 2 per cent discount for cash in full with order. You run no risk whatever in sending the entire amount, because you are protected absolutely by our binding guarantee of satisfaction. 2. REMITTANCE OF ONE-FOURTH, balance C. O. D. If for any reason you do not care to send the full amount of cash with the order to us, you may send us one- fourth of the total amount with order and pay the balance when you receive the goods. After the material reaches your freight station, five days are allowed for inspection. (NO DISCOUNT ALLOWED UNDER TERMS NO. 2.) 3. STATEMENT OF DEPOSIT. As evidence of good faith, send us $100.00 with order and deposit the balance of the purchase price with your banker or building and loan association. Then send us statement of deposit, signed by your banker or building and loan association, specifying that the balance due us will be paid within five days after arrival of shipment. This allows you five days to inspect the ship- ment and absolutely satisfy yourself. We furnish blank form for statement of deposit. (NO DISCOUNT ALLOWED UNDER TERMS NO. 3.) Our Prices The prices quoted in this catalogue are f. o. b. cars at mills and factories. Lumber is quoted f. o. b. cars at different yards, Millwork such as doors, windows, frames, trim, etc., is quoted f. o. b. cars at mill in Eastern Iowa. Hardware, paints, roofing and other goods are quoted f. o. b. cars at Chicago. We will gladly furnish on request, delivered prices on all material with freight pre- paid to your station. Use the enclosed "Information Blank." Montgomery Ward & Co* Kansas City Chicago Fort Worth Portland, Ore* Saint Paul H r: ' ~~~ illlllllilllli : ; 1,7"':.. Copyright 1924, Montgomery Ward & Co. 1 Better Homes for Less Money The Service and Saving Which This Book Offers You MONTGOMERY WARD & COMPANY make it possible for thousands of families to own their own homes — families which can do so because of Wardway plans, materials and low prices. We enable thousands to build and to have better homes for less money than would be possible were they to build under the ordinary plan. These great savings and Wardway high quality are due to our enormous purchasing power and to the fact that we deal direct with you, eliminating all middlemen's extra profits. Perfected Plans BECAUSE we sell many Wardway Homes of each type, we are able to give thought and effort to each plan which no individual or architect could afford in the planning of a single home. Each house is the work of a staff of experts, each chosen because he is a specialist in some one phase of home building. These men have studied each house as it has been built in various climates, and have improved and revised it until every detail is just right. Wardway service starts with perfected plans. Large Purchases Mean Low Costs OUR business calls for great quantities of lumber each year. Where the average dealer in a small town measures his requirements by the dozen, we figure ours by the carload. Nat- urally this enables us to secure price and transportation advan- tages which are impossible for anyone not buying in such large quantities. These savings pass on to you. And the material is of the high est quality obtainable. Every we i | A Thoroughly Satisfied Ward- 1 way Home Owner Writes of His Savings 1 "I take pleasure in saying I am a I very satisfied Wardway Home owner, I and surely am proud of my new home. | Didn't expect as fine materials. They § sure were A-l, and the plan sure is a 1 dandy. 1 "Every piece fitted in its place, and I | had no difficulty in erecting my house ; 1 and don't see how anybody can with 1 such a plain plan. | "I saved $350 on materials and $600 I carpenter bill or more. I "If I ever build another house it will 1 be a Wardway again for me. In all my | smaller deals with you, I have always § been a very satisfied customer." M. B. BRATLAND, Fosston, Minn. Mr. Bratland purchased our "Detroit" ready-cut home April 27, 1923 printed with his permission. thing we buy must measure up to our rigid high standards. Specifications of Wardway Homes are shown complete on Pages 10 and 11. Every kind and grade of material for every part is shown, and we absolutely guarantee that all materials uill be as good as, or even better than, the grade specified. Careful inspection at all points is responsible for Wardway super-quality, which is always a source of surprise and delight to the home builder. "Extras" Are Eliminated ANYONE who has built a home under the old- l fashioned method will tell you how much trouble it is to build that way, and how many ex- pensive "extras" there were which were not figured on at first. When you buy a Wardway Home you not only receive all the benefits of Wardway service, but you also receive a guarantee that all materials will be complete as specified and there will be no "extras." The satisfaction to be derived from hav- ing all the uncertainties and possibilities of errors eliminated in building your home is thoroughly appreciated by those who have built by Ward- way methods. These methods mean actual savings in cost, less delay and better construction. Our plans are complete to the smallest detail and have been so perfected that the erection of the Wardway Home becomes a sim- ple matter indeed. Not only is waste in materials eliminated, but labor costs are greatly re- duced owing to the ease and speed with which the various parts of the house are put to- gether on the job. All of this goes to reduce the final cost. To the prospective home build- er these are facts too important to overlook. It is because of them that the Wardway system of con- struction is becoming so popular. iiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiii]i!iinniiiii[iiiiii[iniiiiiiiii Letter i [iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini Montgomery Ward & Co* Chicago - Fort Worth - Kansas City - Portland, Ore. St. Paul Page 5 Montgomery Ward & Company absolutely insure you against "extras." This is written into our guarantee, and you know when you start exactly what the lumber specified will cost you. If we make a mistake we pay for it, and not you. And buying from one source saves you considerable time, money and trouble, and makes it possible to guarantee your cost of material beyond any doubt. Think about these things before you build. Our National Organization Insures Lowest Costs THINK it over. Isn't it only reasonable to assume that Montgomery Ward & Company, selling goods in practically every part of the United States and in many foreign countries under an absolute guarantee of "Satisfaction or Your Money Back," and selling so many homes, is in a better position to save money for you and give you a bet- ter home — whatever price you pay — than you could get otherwise? And remember this : No matter from whom you buy, the lumber you use has to be shipped in and the freight charges paid. The freight is simply included in your purchase. No matter from whom you buy, you pay transportation charges. Wardway Homes are shipped to you from the nearest available source of good lumber. This lowers your freight costs so that you really pay less when you buy from Ward's. Mills located in the best timber producing sections of the country assure you of the lowest possible freight rates, no matter in All Montgomery Ward Material Is Carefully Marked, Bundled and Cheeked as It Is Loaded Into the Car what state you live. If you live in the West or Northwest, your lumber will be the finest Douglas Fir shipped direct from a Pacific Coast mill. If you live in the South, we will ship your lumber from a mill in the heart of the best Yellow Pine forests now standing. For the Middle West, two plants at strategic points on the Mississippi River assure you the finest materials and lowest possible freight rates. Eastern points receive material from the mills having the lowest freight rates to the point where building is to be erected. The prices on Pages 1 to 4 are all figured f. o, b. the Central Western plants. If you live near the Western or Southern mills, we can quote you a delivered price — all freight paid to your station — which will be less than the prices shown in this book. Ask us for delivered prices by filling in and mailing to us the enclosed information blank. Order Direct from This Book YOU will find on the following pages complete specifications which cover every detail of con- struction and material. You will find a selection of our finest plans, one of which is surely what you want. Under each there is a short description which tells just what you will get. Prices on the homes are given on Pages 2 and 3. In the back of this book you will find descriptions of plumbing, electric materials, heating plants, and other equipment. Everything in this book is sold under our 50-year- old policy — "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back." You may, therefore, with a sense of absolute security select the very home you want at exactly the price you want to pay, and save yourself all the work and worry of figuring so many details and the consequent disappointment of having many extras to pay. Do as scores of other wise home- buyers are doing every day — order your home from this book. You will save time, money and trouble; and you are thoroughly protected by our well known guarantee — a guarantee which has "made good" for fifty years. Use the enclosed information blank for securing a price on any home delivered to your station and other particulars regarding the home you select. We wish to call your attention especially to our heating and plumbing service, described in detail on Pages 96 to 100 of this book. We are equipped to furnish you with plumbing complete, in a variety of pleasing styles, and any type of furnace or boiler you may desire, with all pipe, registers and fittings necessary for installation. Turn to those pages and study them carefully before deciding what type of heating plant you want in your home. On Page 4 you will find a price for each kind of equipment for all of the different houses, and for complete electric wiring. Page 6 Lowest Freight Rates No Matter Where You Live THE mills and factories from which Wardway Homes are shipped are situated at the most advantageous shipping points, which gives you lowest freight rates and prompt service. No matter where you live — North, South, East or West — your lumber will be shipped to you from the mill which has the lowest freight rate to your station. All prices in this book are based on shipment from Mississippi Valley mill. Prices f. o. b. Southern or Western mills are considerably lower. If you live in the south or far west, this works to your advantage. Write for a delivered price, freight paid, on the home you want. Material may all be shipped at one time, or we will hold inside finish 30 days to allow you to get the house enclosed, if you wish. It makes no difference in the freight rate. 1. Iowa Millwork Warehouse 2. Missouri Lumber Distributing Yards Page? 3* Iowa Millwork Factory 4, Southern Lumber Yards and Mill Montgomery Ward & Co. Wardway Ready-Cut Construction Saves One-Third to One-Half Carpenter Work MACHINE labor replaces hand work in building Wardway Ready-Cut Homes. One man with the help of the wonderful electrically driven machines in the mill does the work of ten carpenters on the job. That in a nutshell is the secret of the sav- ings of the Wardway system. It is the old story of quantity production by machine versus individual labor by hand. Not only time is saved, but lumber. It has been calculated by experts that an aver- age of 17 per cent of the lumber delivered to erect a house the old way was wasted. Short ends, mistakes, unusable lengths, cause a large addition to the cost. Through scientific cutting we have reduced this waste to less than two per cent. This saving alone covers the entire cost of cutting the mate- rial in the mill. Wardway System Eliminates Mistakes Study the illustration at the right. Note the great number of pieces necessary to build a house — the complicated angling cuts- — and remember an average of three cuts are made in each piece of lumber that goes into a house to fit it into place. It means not only a huge amount of labor — very expensive labor — if done by hand, but in- numerable chances for costly mistakes. The Wardway Ready-Cut System of exact measure- ments and scientific cutting eliminates all chance for mistakes. Each piece is cut exactly according to the architect's drawing, accurate to the sixteenth of an inch. Each piece is inspected by an expert and clearly marked with a printed stencil to correspond with the same piece shown on the plan. Your carpenter simply takes the piece the plan calls for, slips it into place and nails it up. It fits per- fectly — cannot help it — no chance for error. Not Ready -Cut — If you prefer, we can furnish the ma- terials for Wardway Homes "Not Ready-Cut" — that is, without the special features explained above. The lumber as specified is furnished in standard mill-run lengths which must be cut to fit by the carpenter. Door and window frames, linen cases, kitchen cases and stair work are shipped cut- to- fit, ready to be set up. While the saving you make in pur- chasing a Wardway Home "Not Ready-Cut" is considerable, the maximum savings are of course secured only when you purchase a Wardway Ready-Cut Home. <A) Posts, girders and bolsters cut- to- fit. (B) Al ioists cut-to-fit. <C) Box sill cut-to-fit. (D) Sub-flooring all cut-to-flt. (E) Bottom plate cut-to-flt. <F) All studding cut-to-flt. <G) Double top plates cut-to-fit. (H) Framing for window openings cut-to-fit. (I) All wall sheathing is shiplap cut-to-fit. (J) Ceiling joists cut-to-fit. (K) Roof sheathing cut-to-fit. (L) Rafters cut- to- fit and notched. CM) Second floor joists cut- to-fit, rest on plate. Page 8 Wardway Homes Wardway Ready-Cut Construction Eliminates Waste and Saves Time and Money every operation and every stage of construction, from digging the excavation to finishing the wood- work. Carpenters Appreciate Wardway Homes Contractors and carpenters who have built Ward- way Homes are enthusiastic over them. They like to work with the fine material and they appreciate having the drudgery taken out of the job. After all, cutting up lumber with a handsaw is neither This machine bevels both ends of a rafter and cuts the notch in one operation. No Hunting for Pieces There is no confusion or hunting for pieces when building a Wardway Home, All small pieces are bundled and marked, such as framing for window and door openings, dormers, sheathing for gables, etc. All large pieces are plainly marked and all pieces which are duplicated (such as studs, joists, etc.) are marked alike and are interchange- able. One of the electrically driven machines which saw both ends of a board at the same time, trimming it to any desired length in a fraction of the time required by hand. interesting nor profitable work, and carpenters find they can build three Wardway Homes while putting up two the old way; build them cheaper and still make more money themselves. The Wardway Ready -Cut System is not only the best modern method of building, but is the only way for the man who considers cost and results. The old handsaw method is as out of date as the spin- ning wheel, Certain materials for Wardway Homes are loaded by electrically driven trucks (in the foreground). These modern, efficient methods save you money. When the car is ready for shipment the pieces to be used first are carefully loaded first, so that when the car is unloaded and piled they are on top. Complete instructions for piling are sent with the plans, as well as very thorough instructions covering Page 9 Trimming framing material for Wardway Homes to any length is a matter of seconds with this machine. Montgomery Ward & Co. ReadThese Specifications f or Wardway Homes ALL dimension lumber throughout is of proper size ZX for the purpose for which it is intended. The best ■^■^ engineering practice has been employed, and our long building experience insures that every piece of lumber in all the houses in this book is amply large to carry all loads placed upon it, and to withstand all strains and stresses. Girders, Girder Posts and Bolsters are No. 1 Yellow Pine, cut-to-fit. Girders, Box Sills, Wall Plates, Joists, Studding, Rafters, Blockings, Cripples, Lookouts and all Dimension Lumber are No. 1 Yellow Pine, surfaced and edged, cut-to-fit. Every piece bundled and marked wherever necessary for easy handling. Scaffolding and Braces are furnished for two sides of the building; also roll of tar paper for covering lumber. Bridging. A row of double 1 by 3 -inch cross bridging is furnished on all joist spans 12 feet and over. Cut-to-fit. Stair Horses for cellar, main and attic stairs and porch steps are cut-to-fit, Sub-Flooring is furnished for the first floor of all houses and is 1 by 6-inch No. 2 Yellow Pine tongued and grooved boards, surfaced two sides, cut-to-fit. Finish Flooring for first and second floors is 1 by 4-inch (3M-inch face) clear flat grain Yellow Pine. This flooring is clear — no knots or defects of any kind. Lath for all inside walls and ceilings, No. 1 soft leaf Yellow Pine, guaranteed to make a first-class job. 85 per cent of these lath are 4 feet long, 15 per cent are 32 inches long. No lath furnished for cellar or attic. Cellar, Grade and Attic Stairs. Treads, risers and strings cut to convenient length for fitting. See Page 11 for main stairs. Grounds, % by %-inch Yellow Pine, furnished around all inside doors, and double course for all baseboards, as a guide for plaster. Backing Strips, 1 by 6 and 1 by 3-inch Yellow Pine, fur- nished to make solid angles for plastering. Bundled and marked. Roof Boards, 1 by 4-inch No. 2 Yellow Pine, surfaced two sides, cut-to-fit, bundled and marked and spaced about 2 inches apart. All angles for hips and valleys cut-to-fit. Wall Sheathing, 1 by 8-inch No. 2 Yellow Pine shiplap, surfaced two sides, or 1 by 6 -inch No. 2 Yellow Pine dressed and matched CUT-TO-FIT. Each section tied up in bundles, marked. Angles cut for gable sheathing. Roof Shingles, extra clear 5 to 2 Washington Red Cedar, the best grade made. Wall shingles, where shown, are 6 to 2 Star, A Star Washington Red Cedar. All roof shingles laid 4^ inches to the weather. Attic Flooring, No. 2 Yellow Pine, dressed and matched, for all houses having an attic stairway. CUT-TO-FIT and marked. Cornice Plancier, H by 3M-inch clear Yellow Pine, matched and beaded. Where rafter ends are exposed under the cornice we furnish 1 by 4-inch clear ceiling, CUT-TO-FIT, bundled and marked. A few of the houses with stuccoed walls also have stuccoed cornices, in which case we furnish metal lath for stucco instead of the cornice ceiling. Outside Finish, clear grade suitable for exposure to the weather. Includes corner boards, facia, outside base, frieze, porch beams, belt, porch steps and risers, lattice frame, etc., as shown. Rafters Siding, clear Louisiana Red Cypress or California Redwood, spaced 4^ inches to the weather, absolutely free from knots or defects. Furnished for all houses except where illustration shows shingles or stucco on outside walls. Building Paper, red rosin sheathing paper to be used between double floors, under siding, and around all door and window frames. Page iQ Wardway Homes All Materials Guaranteed— No Extras to Buy Outside Moldings such as crown, bed, belt, water table and cove molding are clear White Pine or Fir, of proper size and design to correspond with each building. Porch Columns and Rail (as shown) clear Washington Fir. Top and bottom rail with square balusters, cut to con- venient lengths. Porch Flooring, 1 by 4-inch clear edge grain Washington Fir- Full length pieces for every porch, bundled and marked. Porch Ceilings, §s by 3M clear Yellow Pine or Fir, matched and beaded. All full length pieces bundled and marked. Byrkitt Patent Sheathing Lumber furnished for all out- side walls of stucco houses, CUT-TO-FIT. This is the most approved method for durability and warmth in stucco houses. Outside Frames for all windows, sash and doors CUT-TO - FIT, bundled and marked. Window jambs plowed and grooved and bored for pulleys. Pulleys furnished. Door jambs rabbeted for doors. All made of clear White Pine. Windows and Sash are made of clear White Pine, glass set in and puttied. Double strength glass in windows larger than 24 by 28 inches. All two-light windows are check rail and made to hang on weights. Doors — Front doors are manufactured with clear Douglas Fir panels, and White Pine stiles and rails are first quality high panel design. ■ Interior doors are two-panel design with handsome slash grain fir panels as shown on Page 54. Rear and grade doors are glazed. All doors mortised for locks. (See illustrations on Page 54.) Hardwood Thresholds furnished for all outside doors. Interior Finish clear slash grain Douglas Fir, craftsman pattern in casings, base and moldings. Ends squared. Bundled and marked. Picture molding furnished for all rooms except kitchen, bath and upper halls. Chair rail furnished for bathroom. All interior finish is selected for beauty of grain and is properly machined and smoothed ready for varnish or stain. Lattice and Trellis furnished where shown in illustration of the house. Mantel Shelf, Dome Damper and Ash Trap are furnished when fireplace is shown on floor plan. Main Stair in all VA and 2-story houses, clear slash grain Douglas Fir, bundled and marked. All tongued and grooved together, stringers housed out for treads and risers. Newels, rails and balusters furnished as shown in handsome crafts- man design. All complete and machined ready to set up. Kitchen, Pantry and Linen Cases furnished when shown on floor plan. They are clear slash grain Douglas Fir, CUT- TO-FIT, bundled and marked. Fronts are put together and shipped set up. Counter shelves are clear Hard Maple, Hardware Mortise Lock Sets are furnished in our bevel- edge design as illustrated on Page 54. Front door locks are solid bronze with night latch. Rear and grade door locks are solid bronze. Inside locks are plated on steel. All locks strictly first class in mechanism and furnished in antique copper finish. Hinges — Loose pin mortise hinges of proper size are furnished for each type of door. Sash Lifts and Sash Locks for all windows. Cabinet and Kitchen Case Hardware includes all catches, pulls, loose pin hinges, etc., in antique copper finish. Bathroom Hardware is all nickel plated. Nails — Proper sizes and kinds furnished for all purposes. Miscellaneous Hardware complete in all details, including cellar sash sets, closet coat hooks, maple base knobs, sash cord, weights, door bell plate, etc. Page Tinwork Gutters, Valleys and Flashings are furnished in heavy grade of tin, painted both sides. A special mineral paint is provided for the final coat. Down Spouts are galvanized iron. Necessary elbows, shoes and hooks are all included. Paints, Oil and Varnishes Coverall Mixed Paint furnished for three coats for all outside work. Special paint is furnished for porch floors. Unless otherwise instructed, we will ship the color paint shown in plan description. Shingle Stain is furnished for shingles on outside walls (where shown) for two brush coats. No stain for roof included. Mirolite Interior Varnish for two coats on all interior finish. Three coats of Marproof Floor Varnish for all finished floors. Putty, Pure Linseed Oil, Pure Turpentine included as required. Sandpaper anil Steel Wool furnished for smoothing all interior floors and finish, rubbing down varnish, etc. White Enamel Finish for five-coat work is furnished for wainscot and woodwork in all bathrooms; one coat of hard oil, two coats white enamel, two coats of undercoating. NOTE: Our prices include outside blinds, window boxes, etc., where shown. They do not include storm sash, screens or porch sash. These items, however, can be furnished at very low prices if wanted. Notes For Those Living in the Northwest Where shipment is made from the Coast Mill (see Page 7), Fir lumber is furnished instead of Yellow Pine for framing, sheathing, flooring and outside finish. Not Ready-Cut If you order your home Not Ready-Cut, lumber marked "Cut-to-Fit" will be furnished uncut in standard mill-run lengths to be cut and fitted by the carpenters on the job. All window and door frames, kitchen cases and linen cases will, however, be shipped cut-to-fit on all houses, no matter how ordered. Reversed Plans Any plan in this book may be reversed if you so desire. Ceiling Heights The standard height ceiling in Wardway Homes is nine feet for the first floor, eight feet for the second. A few homes have ceiling heights which vary from the standards quoted. Wherever this is the case, such variation is mentioned specifically in the description of the home. Changes in Construction Climatic conditions sometimes make additions to or omis- sions from our stock specifications advisable. For Southern climates you may want to omit the cellar and use shiplap in place of lath and plaster. On the other hand, those living in the extreme North may want back-plaster. Such changes can easily be made. Write us to learn how much they will add to or subtract from the price. Masonry Plans give full details and instructions for excavating and laying foundations, but materials for foundations, stucco and brickwork are not included with our homes. We do not furnish cement, lime, brick, sand or plaster. Complete lists and quan- tities of all you will require will be furnished on request. Plans One complete set of blue prints furnished for each home. If required, extra sets can be supplied. Montgomery Ward & Co. Features of Wardway Construction That Save You Money THERE are many features of construction found in Wardway Homes, both ready-cut and not ready-cut, which are not generally found elsewhere and which mean big savings and better construction. Standardizing the mill work used means that many things are done by machinery which are usually left to the carpenter on the job and are irksome, time-wasting tasks which make a huge difference in the cost of building when added all together. A few of these features are: (1) All inside finish is thoroughly machined and smoothed. This to a large extent does away with the need for laborious hand smoothing of woodwork by the carpenter and assures that even, satiny finish which distinguishes Wardway Homes. (2) All doors are mortised for locks. It takes but an instant on the wonderful chain mortiser and the door is ready for the lock to be slipped in and the screws driven. When the carpenter has to do this work with brace and bit, chisel and hammer, it takes a good man half an hour to do one door. (3) All frames are shipped bundled; all cuts, rabbets, and bevels made, pulleys fitted into place and pulley pockets cut. No tool but a hammer is needed to set these frames up. It takes but ten minutes to do it, and their accuracy of manu- facture insures perfect fitting windows and doors. (4) AU stair material is cut-to-fit— treads, risers, balusters and rails all ready to set up, smoothed and sanded. The rise and run of the steps is housed out on the stair stringer so all your carpenter need do is fit the parts in place and nail them together. Under the old method this work frequently took days to complete. (5) All case fronts for kitchen and linen cases are set up at the factory. All other parts of cases are cut-to-fit, bundled and marked. All hardware such as hinges, drawer pulls, latches, etc., is furnished complete. Your carpenter has merely to set them up, nail them in place and fit the hardware. All exposed parts are machined and sanded. (6) Not the least important feature in the construction of a Wardway Home is the thorough and complete set of plans and instructions which goes with the material. These plans show every piece of material which enters into a house. They are by far the most complete plans furnished by anyone and are at the same time the simplest. Every case is detailed completely and every bit of construction is shown clearly. This applies not only to all carpenter work but also to masonry, plastering, painting and other things. A complete set of instructions also goes with these plans, telling in simple, easily understood terms just how to go about each step in the process. It is so simple and so thorough that many of our customers with little experience have been able to build their own homes without any difficulty. Your carpenter will find all his questions answered before they arise, and you yourself can follow the building and know just what is going on and whether or not it is right all the way through. Many of our customers assure us that this feature of Wardway plans and instructions alone was worth hundreds of dollars to them when building. Remember, the material for Wardway Homes consists not only of lumber and millwork such as is usually furnished by the lumber yard, but hardware, including mortise lock sets, hinges, sash lifts and locks, nickel plated bathroom hardware, cellar sash sets, closet coat hooks, sash weights and door bell; all tinwork, including gutters, valleys, flashings and downspouts, all paints, oils and varnishes for three coats on all outside work, spar varnish for porch ceilings, finest Mirolite interior varnish for two coats on all interior finish, three coats of Marproof floor varnish for all finished floors, putty, linseed oil, turpentine, white enamel for four-coat work, for wainscot and all woodwork in bathrooms; mantel shelf, dome damper, and ash trap for fireplaces where shown, and kitchen cases and linen cases, where shown on the plan. Those things usually are "extras" to the bill. Remember, too, that all material for Wardway Homes is absolutely the finest grade and quality to be obtained. Montgomery Ward's huge resources and quantity buying secure this advantage for you at a cost which means proven savings on better homes. Page 12 Doors Drilled for Locks Saves at least one -half hour's work on each door. Frames All Cut, Rabbeted, Pulleys in Place and Pockets Cut Guarantees perfect fitting windows— and saves hours of car- penter's time. Stair Material Cut-to-Fit — Ready to Install A great saving of labor, and a guar- antee of perfect stair work. Case Fronts Set Up at Factory The frames for all case fronts come ready to set up — mortise and tenon jo : ntsall glued. Other parts cut and ready to fit in place. Means at least a day saved for two men. Blue Prints and Instructions The simplest and most complete building guides are furnished with Ward- way Homes. Wardway Homes KB "The Warrenton" Material Supplied Either Ready*Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Splendid Home with Six Bedrooms rpp if P HCH z.6'-o*a a-o' Jjl mi]====Jiir _Tm J ^_ ^ wm| Size of Home 30 feet wide by 36 feet long FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for the sidewalls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. HIS dignified and handsome residence is planned for a big family. It is perhaps the best suited to the farm, yet makes an admirable city or suburban residence, also. The big porch, the massive dormers, the broad eaves and twin divided-light windows give it distinc- tive lines and take away any possibility of plainness. The rooms downstairs are larger The living room is planned for a big family and the dining room will seat a large number without crowding. The stairways are so arranged that they lead directly from living room, kitch- en and bedroom, an unusually convenient feature. The downstairs bedroom with its big closet is very con- venient. It may be used as a library or den if preferred. The kitchen, too, is a big room. The adjoining pantry has special cases and worktable built in. There is a door direct from the kitchen to the outside porch, where space is provided for the ice box. A door :n the rear of the kitchen leads to the hall and down the steps to I he grade landing. Doors from this hall also lead to the washroom and dining room. This makes it possible for the men folks on the farm to enter the washroom, clean up and pass directly into the dining room without dis- turbing the kitchen at all. Many windows furnish an abimdance of light and ventilation. Upstairs there are five big bedrooms, four of them having cross ventilation. Each has its own big closet and each opens directly into the hall. Also a fine linen closet such as is illustrated on Page 52. The bathroom is large and light. Steps from the upstairs hall lead to the attic, which covers the entire house. Attic space may be partitioned off into extra rooms if desired. Although this house is unusually large and roomy, still the ground covered is not excessive. This is due to good planning and the fact that no space is wasted. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages W and U Page J J Montgomery Ward & Co "The Vincenn Material Supplied Either Ready*Cut or Not Ready-Cut This HandsomeBungalowHas Four Bedrooms THIS splendid home follows the true bungalow style, but has as much room as a story-and-a-half house. The outside walls are sided up to the belt course, the gables and dormer being shingled. The most striking feature is the broad porch beam supported by cluster columns. This, together with the wide-open cornice supported by brackets and the sided walls extending clear to the grade line, is typical of genuine bungalow design. Our "Vincennes" home is one of the most popular, because it combines unusually generous living space with a handsome exterior at a very low cost. Living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bath, hallway, coat closet and linen closet are down- stairs. Upstairs are two big bedrooms and a fine light sewing room. Though not spacious in appearance, in living space this is truly a large home. See the fine size of the rooms and the numerous convenient features. Each bedroom has its own big closet. The central hall connecting the bedrooms and bathroom gives space for the stairs and for the linen closet and coat closet. Privacy, so difficult of achievement in the bungalow plan, is amply assured here. While there is an abundance of windows, still there is splendid wall space for furniture in each room. You will find the fine linen closet illus- trated on Page 52, and the kitchen case, design No. 863, on Page 53. The cellar steps lead down inside the house with an entrance into the kitchen and onto the porch. The little inset containing just room enough for the ice box is a great convenience and shows the forethought of the architect. While the ice box is handy, it is in a cool, out-of-the-way place and the ice man does not have to go in and dirty up the kitchen to ice it. The base- ment is excavated under the entire house. We furnish six sash, which insures its being well lighted and ventilated. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home * 28 feet wide by 36 feet long FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for body, white for trim and bungalow brown stain for wall shingles above the belt course and dormer. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc.. and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 14 Wardway Homes "The Laurel"— Material Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Well Arranged Five-Room Bungalow CA5ED OPENING Livug Loom 13-3*x KO" ■POfLCH Bedroom H'-5i!E>0" m Size of Home 26 feet wide by 38 feet long Unless you request other- wise, we furnish light tan paint for sidewalls, white for trim and bungalow brown shingle stain for gables. IN EXTERIOR appearance this home preserves the "craftsman" note so widely- sought in bungalow planning. The wide porch extending beyond the house line adds much to the attractiveness of the appearance and even more to the living comfort of the home. The boxed-up rail makes it easy to screen the porch when it serves as an outdoor living room. The wide, low eaves insure plenty of shade and keep out all but the hardest of driving rains. The outside walls are covered with siding, except in the gables above the belt course, where clear red cedar shingles are used, laid alternately two and seven inches to the weather. The divided-light Plymouth windows and Oakland front door are additional touches which add to the charm of the exterior appearance. Inside you find a most comfortable and convenient floor plan. The living room and dining room are joined by a cased opening, giving each room the advantage of the other while still preserving each as a separate room. Two windows in each room allow plenty of light and there is ample wall space for furniture. Much thought has been spent in planning the kitchen arrangement to make it most practical and convenient. Our special case No. 863 is built right into the wall and provides room for all the kitchen supplies and utensils, as you will note in the illustration on Page 53 There is also a worktable extension on this case, with a hardwood top. The sink is placed directly under the high twin window, giving it fine light and making it a most pleasant place to work while the range in the corner is out of the way yet convenient both to sink and case. The cellar steps lead down from the passage which leads to the rear entrance porch Space on this porch has been provided for the refrigerator where it is handy, not in the wav and can be iced without entering the kitchen. y> The hall leads from the dining room to the rear bedroom and bathroom. At the end of this hall a fine linen closet is built in, as shown on Page 52. This contains three big shelves above and drawers beneath with all necessary drawer hardware, etc., and is a splendid addition to the home as it furnishes room for all bedroom supplies in one place. Steps lead from this hall to the attic, which is floored over the entire house. You enter the front bedroom from the living room. There is a door leading from this room tilt ?W thC fe^i?^' m th u at ll b unnecessaf y ^ go through the rest of the house to reach this room Each bedroom has a big closet and each has two windows in opposite walls, giving^ the much desired cross ventilation. This is a cool home in summer and a warm, cozy home in winter, easily heated and most comfortable under all conditions. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 15 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Carlyle"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Charming Three-Bedroom Bungalow IT IS hard to believe that all the space shown on the floor plan can be packed into this charming little home, yet when you enter the completed home you will realize it has been done. The exterior is all that good taste and good architecture can desire. Especially attrac- tive is the porch with its heavy timbered construction and massive brackets. This "craftsman" note is carefully carried out in the open rafter ends of the cornice. The outside walls of the home are stuccoed. The porch rail is cement. Notice the fireplace flanked by two high windows which form the end wall in the living room. This charming feature is always appreciated. The dining room is of splendid size and proportion and is a tine, light room. The hall leading from the living room gives access to the kitchen, to the bathroom and downstairs bedroom as well as to those upstairs. Notice that in the bathroom a towel case is provided over the tub. (See Page 52 for picture of towel case.) This is a con- venience you will appreciate. The kitchen case is design No. 862, shown on Page 53, and has a worktable in connection. The twin windows i over both sink and workcase flood the kitchen with light The cellar steps leading down from the kitchen are a very convenient feature. The inset porch to which the rear door leads furnishes room for the ice box in a cool, accessible place where the icing will not disturb or muss up the kitchen. Upstairs is a big attic as well as two splendid bed- rooms with large closets. The ceilings of these bedrooms are eight feet high, but of course slope off a bit at the sidewalls, where they measure six feet six inches high. Absolutely every foot of these rooms is actual, usable living space. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 POLCH Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 34 feet long FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise, we furnish White paint for the trim of "The Carlyle." See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 16 Wardway Homes "The Monteroy" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Ever Popular Five-Room Bungalow 24.'0" POR.CH Z40V830* THIS one-floor home has all the features which have made the bungalow so popular, and yet is a little more conservative in exterior appearance. A par- ticularly pleasing feature is the dining room extension window with its gable roo'f breaking up the roof line and adding greatly to exterior appearance and interior comfort. You may screen any or all of the fine porch, making an outdoor living room for summer which will be much appreciated by the entire family. Inside there is no wasted space, every inch being usable and livable. The front door enters the fine living room, which is lighted by a large window in each outside wall. A cased opening leads into the dining room, throwing the two rooms practically together into one large light room. Observe the careful attention which has been given to wall space in these two rooms. Several different arrangements of furniture are permitted, a fact which will appeal to every house- wife. The kitchen is unusually light, with two windows and the glazed rear door. It is most conven- ient as well, with our fine pantry case No. 861, illustrated on Page 53, built into the wall. This case includes shelves, drawers, bins, mixing board and plenty of space for all the kitchen utensils and supplies. The door to the cellar steps is adjacent to the door on the rear entry porch, making it convenient to reach from either outside or inside. Space is planned for the ice box on the rear porch, where it is cool and easily accessible from the kitchen and can be iced without the ice man coming into the house. The sleeping quarters are separated from the rest of the house by the small hall which opens off the dining room. This gives access to both bedrooms and the bathroom, making it possible to enter any of the three rooms without passing through another, assuring privacy and convenience. Each bedroom has its own closet, both of which are of good size. A towel case, such as is illustrated on Page 52, is furnished for the bathroom and contains room for all towels and other bathroom supplies. The basement is excavated under the entire home. We furnish cellar steps as well as all sash, frames, etc. "The Monteroy" plan makes an exceptionally livable and cozy home, thoroughly in keeping with its surroundings, no matter where it is built. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 34 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, dark brown paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 17 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Rochelle"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Every Desirable Featurein This Colonial Home TO RETAIN the true Colonial style in the small home has always been a problem to test the designer's utmost skill. You will agree that our architects have succeeded admirably in "The Rochelle." The exterior has all the charm and simplicity of the genuine Colonial home, which enjoys such a well deserved popularity. Built low to the ground, the Rochelle has a particularly inviting appearance with its hooded entrance, shuttered windows and shingled walls. Inside is the most complete and compact arrangement of six rooms which we have ever seen. It is hard to believe six rooms of such fine size, together with as desirable features as vestibule, reception hall, coat closet, broom closet, linen closet and fireplace, can be con- tained in such small dimensions as 24 by 28 feet. One enters this home through the vestibule — a very desirable feature usually found only in much larger homes. The coat closet to the right is roomy enough for all the family's wraps. A cased opening connecting the hall and living room makes the two rooms practically one. The living room is of fine proportions and is made particularly attractive by the open fireplace and the French doors leading to the porch. A cased opening connects living room and dining room. This latter is excellently planned and contains proper wall space for all the usual dining room furniture. The kitchen is compactly arranged — a very convenient work place. Our case No. 861, as shown on Page 53, providing all the necessary room for kitchen supplies and utensils, is built right into the wall. Alongside it is the sink, and just a step away the range. The broom closet is an especially convenient feature, providing room for brooms and vacuum sweeper as well as dust cloths, aprons and such necessities, in a handy yet out-of-the-way place. A door leads from the kitchen to the front hall, giving easy access to the front door and to the upstairs without going through the rest of the house. A double rear door protects the kitchen from the outdoors, gives handy yet secluded space for the ice box, and provides an entrance to the cellar. Upstairs are three splendid bedrooms, each having cross ventilation and its own big closet. There is a linen closet opening into the hall, and a large bathroom. While this is a very economical home to build and to heat, it is as roomy as many houses half again as large and as convenient and easily managed as the average four-room bungalow. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 DAuccm TimiED Deck, SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, silver grey stain for sidewall shingles, white paint for trim and green for blinds. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sug- gestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 18 FIRST FLOOR PLAN Wardway Homes 'The Lexington"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut 36:0" B^^^ FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home 36 feet wide by 2 2 feet long A Charming Dutch Colonial Home HOW often we have admired the dignified simplicity and the generous hospitality in every line of the homes of long ago. "The Lexington" with its true Dutch Colo- nial gambrel roof, shingled walls, shuttered windows and latticed porch retains all the beauty of the early home with necessary modern con- veniences added. The flower boxes, trellised entrance and porch are touches which radiate the cheer and comfort within. Entering, you pass through a vestibule — which has a large coat closet — into a hall. Before you is a beautiful open stairway; to the right the splendid fireplace on the opposite side of the living room greets your eye. Entering the living room you are immediately im- pressed by its size and the beauty of the French doors leading to the porch. Three other large Colonial windows give an abundance of light and air. The position of the porch at the side gives a greater degree of privacy than one otherwise located. The dining room is commodious, well lighted and cheery. It offers an excellent location for a buffet along the sidewall between the two windows. The kitchen is compact and most conveniently arranged, and includes our special built-in kitchen case No. 863 as well as a built-in broom closet. The combined rear and grade entrance door is down three steps in an entry in which the refrigerator may be handily reached fiom the kitchen or iced from outside. Upstaii s are three bedrooms, a bath and a hallway that is well lighted by a twin window in the rear dormer. The largest bedroom has two closets, while each of the other rooms and the bath have one— an abun- dance of closet room, as you see. One of our deep-shelved linen cases is placed in the hall just outside the bathroom door, convenient to all bedrooms. A feature of this house is that the long walls are at the front and rear — absolute assurance that your neighbors cannot build close enough to darken your rooms. A basement under this house will give ample room for furnace, fruit cellar and laundry if desired. We furnish all windows to give proper light and ventilation. We also furnish mantel shelf, ash trap and dome damper for fireplace. "The Lexington*' is most skilfully designed, yet through our quantity production and direct sales methods is offered at a most reasonable price. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home silver gray shingle stain for the wall shingles, white paint for trim and green for the blinds. No stain furnished for roof shingles. Page 19 Montgomery Ward & Co "The Arlington"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Well Arranged Bungalow, Shingled Exterior ONE of the most popular bungalow designs ever planned, our "Arlington" home, is giving great satisfaction to owners in every part of the United States, The broad roof coming low over the wide porch, and the shingled walls all the way to the ground line, give it a pleasing air of hospitality and a very attractive exterior appearance. The wide dormer, the brackets supporting the cornice and the open rafter ends, are details which add greatly to the charm of this design. The interior arrangement leaves nothing to be desired. Each of the rooms is of unusually fine size, exceptionally well lighted and ventilated. Careful planning has provided excellent wall space for the placing of all furniture. Bedrooms are provided with individual closets and the center haU furnishes the privacy so often lacking in a bungalow design but so much desired in every home. Observe the linen closet, space for which is provided in this hall. Complete material for this is furnished, as illustrated on Page 52, without extra charge. The kitchen is equipped with our case No. 861, illustrated on Page 53; with its cup- boards, shelves, drawers, bins, mixing board, there is room for all kitchen supplies and equipment. Room for the ice box is provided on the rear porch. The grade door leads directly into the cellar from outdoors. An entrance to the cellar is also provided from the kitchen. The plan calls for cellar excavated under the entire home, for which we furnish all cellar sash, frames, and doors. There is plenty of room for coal bin, fruit and vegetable rooms and a big laundry. It is hard to imagine a more appealing bungalow, either in exterior appearance or interior arrangement. This is a popular Wardway design which strikingly illustrates the important featuies of ready-cut construction. It is a home which can be easily erected and one which will prove very economical to build. With our complete plans and service the erection ot ine Arlington" is a very simple matter. It is quite possible for the average man to erect this home himself, without the aid of skilled labor. "The Arlington" will always be a source of dehght and satisfaction to the owner. Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Arlington/' Brown shingle stain for the wall shingles and White paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. ^m Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 36 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 20 Wardway Homes "The Buena Vista" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Charming, Popular, Four-Bedroom Bungalow Li ymg Loom i7-y* 13-y Bedroom I50"xl>-3' l_ Po R,C H yi'-o\ 6-0" f^ff Size of Home 32 feet wide by 36 feet long FIRST FLOOR PLAN 32 feet wide by SECOND FLOOR PLAN 36 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, Colonial yellow paint for the sidewalls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for heating equipment, etc., option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. SELDOM do you see a more inviting i and comfortable home than "The Buena Vista." The keynote of the whole home, both inside and out, is given by the wide porch with its heavy beam supported by massive columns at both ends, and the broad steps flanked by the stone buttresses, giving an air of comfort and hospitality thoroughly carried out in the plan. The low dormer, with its overhanging roof supported by timber brackets, and the bay window extension in the dining room, are especially attractive features. One enters directly into the large living room, and beyond, through the cased opening, is the dining room. Directly opposite the front door a heavy two-panel fir door leads into the center hall, an arrangement which has enabled the architects to keep every room most accessible, at the same time allowing every room to be isolated if desired. It is unnecessary in this home to pass through one bedroom to reach another or to reach the bathroom — a fault so common in bungalow planning. Opening into the bathroom there is a linen closet such as is illustrated on Page 52. To the rear of the dining room the light kitchen with twin window over the sink and a third window over the worktable, makes a fine, airy, light workroom for the housewife. The large case is our design No. 863, illustrated on Page 53. The rear entrance is through the grade door with steps leading down to the cellar and up into the kitchen. This makes a double door into the kitchen, which keeps it warm and cozy in winter. Upstairs are two fine big bedrooms, each with a big closet, and a large attic for storage space. "The Buena Vista" is a home for a large family or for the small, comfort loving family who want extra room for their guests. Page 21 Montgomery Ward & Co. j I. "The Mesa" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Uncommon Home in Plan and Design POftCH iaov \yo m THE charm of the unusual appeals in this home at first glance, but when you analyze it you find that basically it is a simple square house, consequently an eco- nomical one to build ; and its unusual charm is contributed to by the skill- ful handling of details. The outside walls have siding up to the belt course, and from there on shingles laid alternately two inches and seven inches to the weather, broken by half timbers. The distinctiveness gained by this arrangement is an example of what can be done by an expert designer without expense. The wide eaves with their open cor- nice and timber brackets, assist in contributing a craftsman effecttothe whole. Perhaps the most unique idea is the continu- ing of the porch roof across the front of the house and joining it with the roof of the hooded entrance. This breaks what would otherwise have been an awkward wall space, and also shades the front windows. The entrance is well planned. The front door leads directly into a big living room, at the right end of which is a coat closet. Opposite this closet is a beautiful, artistic open stairway. French doors lead from the living room to the open porch, which may be screened for summer use. A plaster colonnade joins the dining room and living room. The dining room is well lighted with three windows. The kitchen is compact and convenient, containing our case design No. 861 built into the rear wall, with room for all necessary kitchen equipment and supplies. FIRST FLOOR PLAN .HOOP SECOND FLOOR PLAN JUtPING PORCH A back porch is just off the kitchen. There is an entrance from the outside through the grade door. Note convenient placing of ice box. A passage leads directly from the kitchen to the living room, so that the front door and upstairs may be reached without going through the dining room. Upstairs is one unusually handsome bedroom with two closets, and two fine bedrooms each with one closet. Each bedroom has two windows. There is also a sleeping porch over the rear porch, with plenty of room for two double beds. A large, well lighted bath- room and a linen oloset opens from the hall. Page 22 See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request other- wise, we furnish white paint for body and trim and dark green stain for the wall shin- gles of "The Mesa." Wardway Homes The Montpelier"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut This Simple Design Is a Big Favorite FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 28 feet long SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, deep gray paint for the sidewalls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates.on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE universal appeal of this Wardway home is in its simple, straight lines plus abundant room and real economy of con- struction. It typifies the value, good taste and all-time satisfaction the big square home always brings to its owner. Consider the details of the exterior of "The Montpelier" for a moment. Notice the fine balance and correct proportions given by the wide, closed cornice and the generous sized dormer. The large front porch with its sturdy round columns lends an air of strength and dignity. The large square living room is well lighted and venti- lated yet preserves ideal space for piano, davenport and other furniture which goes into the room and means so much to the happiness and comfort of the whole family. The dining room is lighted by three spacious windows. The real feature is the combination stairway, divided at the landing so that it may be reached from just outside the kitchen door or from the reception hall. In effect this; combines the front and rear stairs, permitting their use from the back part of the house unobserved from the front part, and vice versa. The kitchen has the usual efficient arrangement found, in Wprdway Homes. An abundance of air and light is. provided by the large twin window and the glazed door, between which our large kitchen case No. 861 is con- veniently placed. The stairway to the cellar is but a step, from the kitchen door. There is ample space for the- ice box on the rear porch — ice is not trailed through the kitchen when the box is being filled. The cellar is made readily accessible by a grade door- set in an open stairway two steps below grade. "The Montpelier" home is substantial, spacious and! economical to build. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 23 Montgomery Ward & Co. sJSSJ'.s.W'*: "The Harvard"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Colonial House of Unusual Distinction THE inviting hooded entrance, the shuttered Colonial win- dows, the shingled walls and the quaint gambrel roof reflect a warm hospitality within this home. It has the distinguish- ing characteristics of the old Dutch Colonial home with additions which make it thoroughly modern and afford maximum comfort to the owner. "The Harvard" offers much to those who want a home a bit different from the usual, with absolute assurance of lasting satisfaction and salability, correct proportion and design and complete absence of the bizarre and grotesque. A vestibule which keeps out the cold in winter and serves as a handy place for wraps is found just inside the handsome front door. The hall beyond opens into a large living room which runs the length of the house. It is well lighted and has a cheery fireplace almost opposite the door. Across the hall is the dining room, separated from the porch by a pair of beautiful French doors. You surely will enjoy the meals served on this pleasant open porch during the summer months. From the dining room you enter the kitchen through a swinging door. Here you will find the arrangement of doors and windows affords excellent location for range, sink and kitchen cabinet. A handy closet also is provided. The cellar stairs and the rear door are near, yet sufficiently removed from the principal working area as to prevent confusion by their use. Each of the four bedrooms upstairs has two windows in adjoining walls and an individual closet. Entrance to the bath is from a central hall from which any bedroom is reached directly. From any standpoint — appearance, arrangement or price- offers a big opportunity to the discriminating home buyer. Size of Home 32 feet wide by 22 feet long "The Harvard" See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, silver gray stain for sidewall shingles, white for the trim and dark green for the blinds* Page 24 Wardway Homes 'The Danbury" — Material Furnished Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Popular as a Two or Four-Bedroom Bungalow " 1'T 1 8'- <y K T BEDfcOOM WJbWJJOr HALL HN BEDRjOOM \y.y*\oi6- ATTIC coor FIRST FLOOR PLAN— A 8b B See Prices on Pages 1 to 4- Size of Home 28 ft. wide by SECOND FLOOR PLAN— B only 38 ft. long -Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for body, white for trim and light green stain for sidewall shingles. HE DANBURY"maybe had intwo arrangements. Plan A calls for the entire second floor being used as an attic, floored, without partitions. Plan B has exactly the same downstairs as Plan A, but the upstairs is finished as shown in the floor plan. One of the chief reasons for the great popularity of this bungalow is the handsome, clean-cut appearance of the exterior. The main roof of the house is continued out over the porch and is always an attractive feature, and when it is supported by massive porch columns and wide cornices upheld by handsome timber brackets, it is particularly appealing. The lower half of the walls are sided with clear cypress siding, and above the belt course clear red cedar shingles are used. The handsome dormer, one of the most dis- tinctive features of "The Danbury," is also shingled. The front door opens into a large vestibule. A cased opening leads into the living room and another cased opening from the living room to the dining room. The long hall which opens by a door into the living room, separates the two bedrooms from the rest of the house and serves as a passageway connecting them with the bathroom and with the kitchen. The stairs go up from this hall. There is also a linen closet provided, opening from the hall. It is hard to imagine a more convenient bungalow floor plan than this, especially since it affords the much desired privacy so often lacking in a bungalow, for each of the rooms is separate, making it unnecessary to go through any one to reach another. The kitchen is exceptionally well planned and well lighted by the big twin window. It is provided with our case design No. 861, shown on Page 53, which includes drawers, bins, cupboards and shelves for all kitchen supplies and utensils. A double door leads to the back porch, where room is provided for the ice box. Steps lead down into the cellar from the passageway between the rear door and kitchen door. If more bedrooms are desired, Plan B provides for two more finished-off bedrooms upstairs. These are both good size rooms. Each has a fine closet, well ventilated and comfortable. "The Danbury" is an economical house to build, and owing to its many desirable features finds a ready sale at a topnotch price when built as an investment. Page 25 Montgomery Ward & Co. &lo Room 10'ov try "The Venice"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Distinctive, Well Arranged Home THERE is a large and growing demand for a Choice of 2 Sizes properly designed home which expresses individuality without resorting to the freak or stunt devices which do not wear well and really add nothing to the appearance of the home. Such a home is "The Venice." Its massive paneled porch columns and newels, the interesting effect obtained by paneling the gable and sidewalls over high grade, slate surfaced roofing above the belt course, and the cornice brackets, present a unique and yet perfectly har- monious exterior. The handsome front door, the divided upper lights of the windows and gable sash are touches which indicate resourcefulness and the sense of harmony of Wardway designers. "The Venice" has an interior arrangement which appeals strongly to every housewife. The living and dining rooms are one in effect, with an unusual amount of unbroken wall space in the latter, pro- viding an excellent opportunity for advantageous placing of the buffet or china closet. Each of the bedrooms has two windows and a closet, which insures the utmost convenience to occupants at all times. The bath opens directly from a connecting hall and is readily accessible yet apart from the living rooms. A fine large pantry is a feature of the kitchen. Here there' is plenty of room for all the equipment and supplies, permitting all of the space in the kitchen proper to be occupied by range, worktable, etc. One of our double- acting doors separates the kitchen from the dining room. Certainly here is a home of unique and interesting out- ward appearance combined with the utmost in convenience of interior arrangement, priced remarkably low. We furnish this attractive home in two sizes with out- side dimensions ("A") 24 feet by 36 feet and ("B") 28 feet by 38 feet. Be sure to mention size desired. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 hv Ioom io-y*n : y Livi/iq Roon. ir-yvn-y t4-0V6*-0' Venice Size 24 feet by 36 feet Venice ' I "B" Size 28 feet by 38 feet Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for the body and white for the trim* Page 26 Wardway Homes The Lyola" — Material Supplied Not Ready-Cut Only A Cozy Home of True Bungalow Design Size of Home, 31 J feet 6 in. wide by 42 feet 6 in. lor.g THIS home makes a prompt and lasting appeal to the lover of the bungalow design. The gentle slope of the porch roof with its broad span, the massed columns and solid rail, give a most charming and hospitable first impression. The wide barge board with supporting cornice brackets, the fancy gable sash, the divided upper sash of the windows and the beautiful divided light bevel-plate front door, are details which make "The Lyola" distinctive in any neighborhood. The interior is of admirable arrangement. The cheery fireplace at the end of a large living room, with space for bookcases beneath windows on either side, gives a real incentive for gathering around the family hearth. You enter the dining room through a beautiful mission colonnade. The bay window admits a flood of light and affords a very pleasant outlook. Either of the two walls furnishes excellent space for a buffet. Note the large, well lighted pantry off the kitchen — a convenience which cannot be overestimated. Two windows and a glazed rear door give plenty of light and air. The attic and cellar stairs are well located for space saving — one over the other. On the left side of the house are three bedrooms, each with ample closet space* and the bath, large enough to accommodate fixtures without waste space. The "Lyola" has been planned after a careful study of hundreds of types of modern bungalow homes. In it we have tried to embrace the best ideas of each type, and we believe you will find it unusually well arranged and attractive in every detail, both inside and out. For a thoroughly practicable home of interesting and perfectly harmonious appearance, you will do well to decide on "The Lyola" for town, country or suburb. In making your decision as to where to purchase your new home, we caution you to consider carefully the Quality and Quantity of materials offered for the prices quoted. Cellar windows, cellar stairs, attic floors, built-in kitchen cases and linen closets are costly features, but they are included in the price of Wardway Homes. It is important that you remember this when comparing prices. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Lyola," Buflf paint for the sidewalls and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 27 Montgomery Ward & Co. The Leland"— Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Handsome Stucco Bungalow THIS attractive design combines a bit of old English design of architecture with the latest features of modern residence construction. In offering the "Leland" to our customers, we do so with pride and with the knowledge that it represents the essence of highest architectural skill, yet a design which can be built for a very moderate sum. One of the first features to attract the eye is the numerous windows. There are twenty-three in all, so arranged as to give an abundance of light and air, and yet mindful of space needed for furniture. Notice the attractive paneled gable over the sun parlor, with its wide projecting eaves supported by massive brackets Also the beautiful flower boxes, materials of which are furnished with the home. The main roof of the home is extended to cover the front porch, and the cornice projects sufficiently to insure plenty of shade during the hot summer months. The boxed porch rail also permits the porch being screened, when desired, at a minimum of cost. , . Within you will find an arrangement of rooms that can not be excelled for convenience. The living room and dining room are at the front, and extend the full width of the home. A cased opening connects the two and gives the appearance of one immense living room. Handsome French doors connect the living room with the sun parlor, which has seven large windows and is indeed one of the most desirable features of this well arranged home. In the living room we have also provided for a fireplace. A cheerful fire in its open hearth will drive away the cold and dampness in the spring and fall, making it unnecessary to fire the furnace. A central hallway provides the convenience otherwise not possible in furnishing easy access from the three bedrooms to the bath. All of the bedrooms are large, well lighted, and have plenty of closet space. In designing the "Leland," our architects have surely considered step saving for the housekeeper. Notice the linen closet at the end of the hall. It contains large drawers and deep shelves for storing the linen, and is convenient to bedrooms, bath room and kitchen. You will find this case shown on Page 53. A small closet for storing mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc., has also been provided, opening off of the hall. We also call your attention to the fine cloak closet, which is amply large to take care of the needs of an average size family. .... The kitchen has been placed in the middle of this home, and is fully supplied with every convenience to make the housekeeper's time spent in this part of the home pleasant. Two large kitchen cases are provided— our No. 861 and No. 863 shown on Page 53. And in addition to these, a small closet to be used for additional kitchen equipment. Inasmuch as a large part of a woman's time is spent in this part of the home, we are sure that the many conveniences provided will be fully appreciated. Can you not imagine this home already yours, built on the lot which you have had in mind purchasing for some time? You will find just the right places to place your interior furnishings, and you can well imagine its fine interior home like appearance. No matter where you build such a home, it can not be other than a source of pride to you. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 26'-Q' T ■CL05 Is CL05 Bed Room I Bed Room II'- 3* X 1 2- o* ' i if* 3" x 12-0* i RrnPonM J I KITCHEN Til 109X10-6 i:> bliving r.oom Fining rdoi 15'- y X 1 5*- 3" g II- 3" X 1 4-0* Unless you request otherwise, we will furnish for the "Leland," dark brown paint for trimming. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak floors and trimming. Page 28 5UN HOOM ll'-O'X 7'~6" P0R.CH l6'-0°X6'-0" Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 44 feet long Wardway Homes The Claremont"— Material Furnished Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Unusual Design and Ideal Plan cased opening LIVING DOOM I3!3\il'6' BEDROOM PORCH )2'0;8'0' Size of Home 26 feet wide] by 34 feet long THE faithfulness with which each detail carries out the motif of the design gives a most unusual but perfectly harmonious and pleasing appearance to this home. A bit different from its neighbor, this beautiful bungalow with its broad, low lines will ever express the distinctive good taste of its owner. The battered gable ends are a unique and striking departure from the usual and are most effective. Note that the triangular area thus created is exactly the same slope as that of the roof over the dining room projection just below it — a small point, but most significant of the care and skill of the designer. The exterior beauty is further enhanced by the belt course extending around the house, which also serves as a head casing for all outside frames. Painted white, as shown in the illustration, it is thrown into bold relief against the shingled sidewalls, adding to the interesting appearance of the whole. The appeal this home makes to discriminating folk is only partially due to the most attractive exterior. The floor plan, too, is a most practical one. The rooms are of good size and have windows in each outside wall to admit plenty of air and sunshine. Ready access to any room without going through another is afforded by a small central hall which sets off the bedrooms and bath from the rest of the house, and provides a most desired privacy. You will appreciate the wealth of closet space in this home. Each bedroom is provided with a spacious closet, while a handy closet for coats and wraps is found in the hall just outside the dining room door. Nearer the bath and bedroom in the same hall we have found space for one of our roomy linen closets. Plenty of light in the kitchen is a necessity. Here we find a twin window right over the work- table of our large No. 862 kitchen case, and a second window near the sink. Nothing interferes with the passage to and from the dining room. The cellar stairs are close at hand; truly a most remarkable arrangement for the kitchen of a small home. An entry between the kitchen and rear outside door serves admirably as a location for the ice box, and also permits entrance to the cellar without passing through the kitchen. This entry keeps the cold air out of the kitchen on wintry days, and provides a cool place for the refrigerator with- out danger of freezing the food. To preserve the low bungalow effect the cellar sash has been placed partly below grade, while the front porch is but three steps high. This home is not expensive — it has, in fact, many commendable points seldom found in homes costing considerably more. From any point of view "The Claremont" is one of our most attractive bungalows. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, dark green shingle stain for the wall shingles and white paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write ub for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 29 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Bellevue" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Economical Home of Fine Proportions 24'-0' FOR those who are seeking the most value for every dollar put into a house, there is no better choice than the square house. It gives more living space than any other design. Likewise, in the hands of a good architect, it is an impressive home, well lighted and convenient. Notice the fine proportions in "The Bellevue." The placing of the windows, the wide eaves, the dormer and porch, all contribute to the effect of substantial dignity. The outside of this home is covered with clear siding. The front door opens into the reception hall. This provides space for a coat closet just inside the door. The stairs lead up just behind it. The cased opening really makes the hall a part of the living room. A second cased opening leading into the fine light dining room completes the spaciousness of the down- stairs rooms. The kitchen is light and convenient. The grade door makes it unnecessary to have a direct rear entrance into the kitchen, saving that much space. Case No. 861, shown on Page 53, is built into the corner wall. This fine pantry case provides room for everything needed. Notice that there is a direct passage from the kitchen to the front door. This is a great convenience in answering the door bell or going upstairs without disturbing the occupants of the living room or dining room. Notice the space provided for the ice box, handy both to kitchen and dining room yet in a place where its icing does not disturb or get the kitchen floor dirty. The cellar steps lead right down from the rear grade door. Upstairs are three splendid bedrooms, each with two windows, insuring cross ventilation, and each with its own closet. At the end of the hall is a fine big linen closet, as illustrated on Page 52. Bathroom ?n the corner is also a comfortably large room. There are no expensive frills on this home to run the cost up, but there is no home built offering more comfort and convenience for its size and price than this one. "The Bellevue" is one of the most popular of Wardway designs. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 30 SECOND FLOOR PLAN IE FIRST FLOOR PLAN Unless you request other- wise wefurnishfor this home, Gray paint for the sidewalls and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Wardway Homes "The Hampden" — Material Furnished Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Square Home of Splendid Proportions F^ » ffl « LlTCHEJf H'-6'xl[ ; 3- naUDUurG LOOJ* I /l ffW J| 1 CA5FD OPFttlftrr CASED OPENING Li YfJTG LOO AC £5-0' x 1 3'- 3* POLCH SlelpugRdrch ir-yxs-a Da ! bgj ISffll ipfLJ BEDR.OOM i3'-ax w Bedroom JI-6S 9-9" Bedroom 130' x 15-y FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home 26 feet wide by 26 feet long Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for this home, brown stain for wall shingles, cream paint for body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc. Write ua for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE "HAMPDEN" is a home which appeals to the conservative buyer who wants good appearance in his home without expensive trimmings, and the most room and convenience his money can buy. A simple, square home of splendid proportions. The wide eaves, heavy barge boards and broad gables take away that severe look so many square houses have. The combination of shingled and sided exterior walls is very well thought out, and effectively breaks up the plain exterior walls. The Colonial windows add greatly to the effect. The floor plan clearly illustrates why the square house is so popular. Study it carefully. Can you find a square foot of unusable space? Note the fine wall space, the splendid light and ventilation in each room, the con- venience of the entire arrangement. Downstairs the big living room is the most important feature — a wonderful room. The sunny dining room and convenient kitchen are of fine proportions, and the doors are so placed that it is only a step from one part of the house to the other. Observe the splendid wall case in the kitchen. The two windows make it a light, cool room. The back porch is a much appreciated feature. Cellar steps are handy to kitchen and front room, and the outside grade door gives a direct outside entrance to the cellar. Upstairs we find three fine bedrooms with a window SECOND FLOOR PLAN on each outside wall, furnishing cross ventilation. Each is supplied with a fine closet. At the end of the hall, convenient to every room, is an ideal sleeping porch open on three sides. The hall arrangement allows occupants of all three bedrooms to reach bath, porch or stairway without passing through any other room — a degree of privacy rarely attained even in much larger homes. It also contains the splendid linen closet, the same as is shown on Page 52. The kitchen case, design No. 862, is shown on Page 53. P0R.CH R.00T See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 31 Montgomery Ward & Co "The Orlando"— Material Furnished Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Impressive Farm Home with Five Bedrooms 12-9" x(i : 3' THIS is a solid, very substantial home which appeals to all practical persons — city folks as well as farmers. Its whole appearance bespeaks comfort, hospitality and a substantial place in the community. The massive effect is produced by the heavy overhang of the main roof, by the dormer, and particularly by the great supporting beam on the porch held up by sturdy columns resting on boxed-up piers. The interior of "The Orlando" is carefully planned to meet the needs of a family wanting comfort, convenience and good appearance. You enter the big square living room from the front door. To the right through a wide cased opening is the dining room of fine size and practical shape. At the rear of the living room is the den or downstairs bedroom. The steps to the second floor lead up from the rear of the living room, having the landing flight guarded by an open rail which makes a handsome decoration. Between the den and kitchen is a little hallway from which a handy closet opens. From this two steps lead up to the landing and thence upstairs, giving what is practically a back stairs entrance by which one may reach the second story without disturbing the front of the house. This back stairway is shut off from the living room by a two-panel fir door. There is a closet off the den. The kitchen is a big room planned for con- venience. Our kitchen case No. 863 is a feature and is furnished complete ready to be built in. It is pictured and described on Page 53. A combination porch and entry furnishes space for the ice box which, though secluded, is handy and located where it can be iced without enter- ing or disturbing the kitchen. The cellar may be entered both from the kitchen and through an outside hatchway. We furnish cellar steps and the material for the hatchway doors. Upstairs are four big bedrooms, all having two windows and cross ventilation, each with a separate closet. The bathroom and the fine linen closet, such as is shown on Page 52, are on this floor. Steps lead to the attic, which is floored over the entire house. It is nine feet high from floor to ceiling at center ridge pole, making a large store room. "The Orlando" is a popular home at a popular price. , FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, gray paint for the body and white for the trim. Page 32 Wardway Homes "The Argenta"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Fine Appearing Home for Town or Country FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Argenta," Ivory paint for body and trim, Bungalow Brown stain for sidewall shingles. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE ARGENTA" is one of the most pleasing and popular half shingle designs. Its interest- ing exterior is due to the contrast of shingles above and siding below the belt course; the broad, massive gable roof of the porch; the wide, closed cornice, and the well proportioned dormer. The large porch with sturdy columns and boxed rails or siding, will add another room to your home in summer which all the family will appreciate. The front entrance is conveniently placed just at the top of the porch steps. And from the porch you enter a hall of generous size. Here the handsome open stairway commands immediate attention. Direct access to the kitchen is afforded through a small hallway from which the cellar steps descend. The plans provide for a basement under the entire house. Through a cased opening one views the large, square liv- ing room cheerily lighted by two windows. Beyond, the dining room invites you. A large twin window in one wall and a single window in the other insure plenty of sunshine. Working and cooking in a dark corner are annoyances the housewife will never experience in "The Argenta." A flood of light reaches the range and worktable through a twin window. Wardway kitchen case No. 862 (see Page 53) with its flour bin, drawers, shelves and hardwood cutt- ing board, lightens the work. A grade door, making it unnecessary to use the kitchen to reach the cellar, must not be overlooked. A handy little rear porch with space for the refrigerator is a real convenience, too. Each of the three bedrooms upstairs opens on a hall, at the end of which is a closet for the storage of clothes. Windows in all the walls readily admit the light breezes on summer nights. An unusually roomy bath is equipped with our regular deep-shelved linen case. The features of this home are its imposing appearance, comfortable arrangement and low cost to build. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 33 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Dresden" — Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Exceptionally Attractive Modern Bungalow THE "Dresden" is a leader among our many fine bungalows, and is a home that you are certain to find most interesting. It has many excellent qualities which you will readily recognize as being necessary in the new home which you have in mind. Its massive rubble stone pillars and fireplace chimney suggests sturdiness and ruggedness— and blend in perfectly with the uniquely spaced shingled side walls. The exposed rafter ends, cornice brackets and fancy sawed verge boards bring out what is commonly called the "craftsman effect;" and these, together with the unusual porch design, certainly give this home an appearance which is hard to improve upon. Within we find a large living room with an attractive fireplace in the end wall, A cheery fire is the only thing needed to make it complete. Picture for yourself the contentment and satisfaction to be had from such a living room. You will find that a closet has been placed in the right rear corner of this room, which provides an excellent place for hanging wraps, umbrellas, etc. The den off the living room can, if desired, be used for various other purposes, such as an emergency bedroom, a playroom for children, music room, office, etc. Directly back of the living room, and connected with it by a wide cased opening, is the dining room, well lighted by triple windows in the bay, and of sufficient size to seat a large number. A swing door leads to the kitchen, where we view with admiration the practical designing of the architect. A kitchen cabinet, No. 863 as shown on Page 53 is furnished. This case is exceptionally roomy, providing an abundance of space for storing dishes and other kitchen utensils. The sink is placed directly beneath the twin window, and provides a pleasant spot in which to prepare vegetables and per- form other kitchen duties. The small closet next to the chimney provides an excellent place for brooms, mops, etc. Entrance from the rear is through a grade door, with a stairway to basement and also to the main floor. At the top of the stairway is a space which can be used for the ice box. It is con- venient to the kitchen and well lighted by the large window in the rear wall. A center hall is provided in the "Dresden," and it acts as a hub, permitting one to go to any part of the home with only a few steps. Notice the space in the hall marked "linen." This means that one of our attractive linen closets, as shown on Page 53, is supplied for this location. Bedrooms should be well lighted and airy. These features were in mind when the "Dresden" was designed. Both bedrooms have twin windows, while the rear bedroom has a single window in the side wall, permitting cross ventilation. Large closets are well appre- ciated; and the ones provided for each bedroom are typical of the forethought of the designer. This is one of our very latest designs, and embodies features found only in the most modern better class of homes. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 25-0 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for the "Dresden," dark brown stain for side wall shingles and white for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Page 34 ■ Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 44 feet long Wardway Homes "The Kenmore" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Simple, Convenient Plan THE strong appeal which "The Kenmore" makes to home lovers is due no less to its charming simplicity of appearance than to its distinctly practical and cozy interior arrangement. It occupies but little ground yet provides a sur- prising amount of floor space — more than enough for the average family. Not a bit of space is wasted; every inch is conveniently available for comfortable living. As you enter the living room from the large front porch, a bedroom with a roomy closet is found at the left. Straight ahead through French doors of attractive design is the dining room — a bright, cheery room, radiating hospitality. Large twin windows welcome the sunshine and, in summer, the cooling breezes. A bedroom of generous size opens off the left of the dining room. A convenient closet is found in this room. As shown on the floor plan at the left, a hall giving access to a third bedroom and conveniently located bathroom also opens off the dining room. The kitchen — always one of the most important parts of the home — is connected directly with the dining room. This is a step-saving feature which the busy housewife will like especially. Twin windows of good proportions insure plenty of fresh air and light, things which are essential if the room is to be a pleasant one in which to work. Steps leading down to the basement are handy. Throughout, the architect has kept in mind the fact that a large majority of women spend a greater part of their time in the kitchen and has done everything possible to make the room pleasant, conven- ient and labor saving. It would be difficult to build a home more economical or more convenient than "The Kenmore." You probably already have noticed the generous size of every one of its six comfortable rooms, the large amount of bedroom space and the roomy porch for which the whole family will be grateful during the hot months. When you consider these points and then remember that the total ground space it requires is only 24 feet in width and 38 feet long, we believe you will admit that the designers have indeed done wonders. Their success emphasizes the wisdom and economy of buying Wardway Homes. Only in ready-cut homes can you find the combined skill and experience of the country's best architects, backed by the lessons learned by building homes in every climate — in every one of the United States. The Wardway System protects you from annoying, expensive "extras." When you picture to yourself your own family comfortably and happily installed in "The Ken- more," and realize the exceptional and distinctive features it offeis, you will agree that from prac- tically every viewpoint this Wardway Home is one of the greatest values to be found. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 38 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Kenmore," Colonial Yellow paint for the body and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 35 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Corydon" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Charming Bungalow with Large Bedrooms THE wide dormer, the changing slope of the roof at the porch, the hooded bay window and the large, square porch pillars make the exterior of this home exceed- ingly pleasing. The lines are simple, in perfect harmony and entirely practical, yet varied enough to command the admiration of everyone. The exterior walls and the square porch pillars are of stucco, for which we furnish Byrkitt patent sheathing. This home looks unusually well finished this way, but should you prefer regular siding it will be furnished at slight additional cost. The exposed rafter ends of the dormer and main roof, the shingled dormer walls, the wide porch balusters and the outlined belt course, all contribute to the attrac- tiveness of "The Corydon." The correct handling of these details distinguishes the properly designed home from all others. One is surprised to find a hall in a home of this size — yet it is here with a convenient coat closet opening off of it. This feature will be appreciated every day in the year. A large cased opening between living and dining room makes these two practically one, yet preserves the identity of each. Fine twin windows in each insure a bright, cheery interior. The kitchen of this home will delight every housewife, as it is well arranged from every stand- point. A full sized twin window floods with light the sink and worktable of our No. 861 kitchen case. A completely enclosed rear entry provides an excellent location for the refrigerator, keeping it out of the way and yet accessible for icing without the need of entering the kitchen. This entry will shield the kitchen from the heat of the summer sun and keep it warmer in winter. The basement stairs lead down from this entry to a full sized cellar having six windows. Each bedroom is unusually large, having twin windows and closets of generous proportions. The bath opens off from a short connecting hall— convenient yet affording the desired privacy. From any point of view you will find this Wardway Home the maximum in comfort, appearance and economy of arrangement. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Corydon," White paint for the trim. The walls of this home are stucco. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 36 Po^CH zo'-o"^r-o" Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 38 feet long Wardway Homes "The Aurora" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Everyone Admires This Splendid Bungalow WHKREVER it is built, our "Aurora" home gains a host of admirers. The simplicity and dignity of the lines, combined with the air of hospital- ity given by the broad eaves and the recessed porch, make it a universal favorite. The exterior is sided with clear cypress siding up to the belt course. From here to the wide, enclosed cornice, clear red cedar shingles are used. The heavy square columns and high piers give a solid, substantial effect which sets off the beauty of the whole house. The floor plan must be considered carefully if none of its excellencies are to be missed. The front door opens directly into the living room, saving the space that usually goes into an entrance hall. The dining room is connected with this room by a wide cased opening. Notice how the dining room is made large and light by the square bay window. A coat closet opens from the dining room, as does the hall which leads to the bathroom and both bedrooms. The linen closet also opens off the hall. This hall arrangement gives perfect privacy to the sleeping quarters of the home and eliminates the objections so many have to the usual cramped bungalow plans with one bedroom leading from another. Pay particular attention to the illustration of the linen closet on Page 52. This is a splendid feature and means much to the housewife. Note that each bedroom has its own ample closet. The kitchen is small enough to be extremely convenient and large enough to serve all practical needs. Space is provided for the big wallcase and worktable near the window. This splendid pantry case is furnished with the house at no extra charge and is built into the wall. It is case No. 861, shown on Page 53. The cellar steps lead down from the kitchen, the door being near the rear entrance, at the most convenient place. There is room for the ice box on the back porch where it is always cool, and where the ice man does not have to come into the house to ice it. There is an abundance of windows in the home, affording splendid light and ventilation. As you will see by the specifications and description on Pages 10 and 11 of this book, the material furnished and the construction used mean a fine, well built home at a minimum cost. Size of Home, feet wide by 33 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 111 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Aurora," French Drab paint for side walls, Brown shingle stain for shingles on the dormer and side- walls, and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 37 Montgomery Ward & Co "The Marengo"— Material Supplied Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Handsome and Convenient Bungalow THE low, sweeping roof of this home and the shingled walls, give it the cozy, inviting appearance so much desired in a bungalow. This effect is increased by the wide steps flanked by the shingled buttresses. The careful designing to give this Wardway Home the most convenient room arrangement and to utilize every possible inch of floor space is evident in the floor plan. From the big porch one enters directly into the living room. Although there are four windows in this room, giving an abundance of light and air, still there is plenty of wall space for furniture. A broad cased opening directly opposite the front door gives an* effect of distance which makes both rooms appear even larger. The kitchen, which adjoins the dining room, is compact and splendidly planned. The housewife can get a meal with very few steps, as sink, case and range are within reach when one stands in the center of the floor. The case is our No. 861, illustrated on Page 53. It contains shelves, drawers and bins for all kitchen equipment and supplies, and is furnished without extra charge to be built right into the wall. Notice the twin window which gives ample light for both sink and worktable. The grade door combines an outside entrance with a cellarway entrance. Both bedrooms are of ample size and are square, without cut-up walls or ceilings. Each has a closet and the bathroom between is in the most convenient place. The towel case as shown on Page 52, is furnished for the bathroom. The more you study this plan the more its good points will appeal to you. Although it covers very little ground space, its walls enclose five fine, livable rooms, their arrangement leaving nothing to be desired in the way of privacy, convenience and comfort. For instance, notice how the doors are placed to give the maximum of wall space together with the easiest communication between all rooms. This house is very easy to heat. The porch is easily screened and adds an outdoor living room for the summer. For those desiring a summer home more finished than the usual small cottage, our "Marengo" design has a particular appeal, but it is ordinarily occupied the year round as a dwelling for the small family. Why not invest your savings in this homey little bungalow ? If you have a lot and have saved a little money, your building and loan association will advance you enough to build this home and you can pay back the loan as you would pay rent. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 38 Size of Home 30 feet wide by 26 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Marengo" Brown stain for the wall shingles and White paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and Oak Flooring and Finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Wardway Homes "The Lawndale"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Charming Five Room Bungalow OUR LAWNDALE" is one of the popular five-room homes of the bungalow type. It has a most attractive exterior with its divided light Colonial windows well JSL *JET i fron * door tomatch. The roof is of a low pitch, which harmonizes well with the bungalow home. A large front porch, more spacious than ordinarily found on a small house, is another feature worthy of consideration. The shingled sidewalls, favored by so many buyers, add distinctiveness to the home. This shingle effect has also been carried out in the porch column pedestals, which is somewhat unusual. Picture this cozy little bungalow, with its brown stained shingle wall and wen be n proud *"* *' M ^^ ^^ l± SUI * dy iS a h ° me ° f wh ^ h y° u could On entering the home we find a spacious living room connected with the dining room by a wide cased opening. This tends to give the effect of one exceedingly large room yet each preserves its individual identity. Both rooms are well lighted by twin windows' Two bedrooms provide ample sleeping quarters for the average family and Wardwav designers have made them of practical size. The bathroom is convenient to each The fine kitchen with its handy pantry will appeal to the housewife. Shelves may be arranged in the pantry to care for the usual kitchen equipment and supplies In Jl™f f K g -M lg <<^ e 1 ht fC ?i >T hG plan ' the ^ ualit y of materials and the very low cost of building The Lawndale,- commend it to every prospective home builder it is an excellent example of the economies of Wardway construction, whether bought ready-cut or not ready-cut. You get a house which is distinctly a home, and you get for^rofits Sny UnneCeSSary ltems of ex P ense or "extras," on which some dealers depend or^nv nrW W nt J 6 " 'iF* Y ° W ^d attention. When you buy -The Lawndale" or any other Wardway Home, you buy the entire house at one time. We guarantee each home to be complete with your original purchase. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, bungalow brown stain tor the sidewall shingles and white paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. ' SCreens » and Page 39 Montgomery Ward & Co I "The Searcy"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Beautiful, Substantial Farm Home THE strong, simple lines of this home bespeak solid, substantial worth. The broad porch with its overhanging roof, the massive columns and newels, com- bine to give an impression of prosperity and warm hospitality that one who passes must instinctively feel. Comfort and plenty of room was the goal of the designer of "The Searcy." A good size living room which will never seem cramped when the neigh- bors drop in, is a feature of first im- portance. The dining room, too, is spacious — large enough to care for all demands made on it at harvest time. Each of these rooms is lighted by a single window and one twin window. By ingenious arrangement the twin windows in the living room and dining room aie placed opposite each other, permitting the summer breezes to sweep through. The kitchen appeals especially to a woman living on the farm. It has every quality the well arranged farm kitchen should have — room, light and generous storage space. The pantry is equipped with two of our regular kitchen cases, Nos. 860 and 862, pro- viding shelves, drawers and bins for all equipment and supplies. The washroom adjoining the kitchen enables the men folks to clean up without using the kitchen sink just at meal time, when it is most needed. Four large bedrooms, one of them on the first floor, are sufficient to care for the needs of the average family. Each of the upstairs bedrooms has a big closet as well as two windows in adioining walls. An extra closet in the hall, in addition to the regular large linen closet, gives all the space you'll need. Light from the large dormer makes the attic, which is floored, an excellent storage or play room. ««*.-«■! nl In consideration of the size, fine arrangement, completeness and high quality of material furnished, "The Searcy" is a wonderful value. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 42 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, pure gray paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumb- ing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. * Wardway Homes "The Panora" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Universally Popular Four-Bedroom Home A s FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home 28 feet wide by 28 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, ivory paint for body and tan for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wir- ing, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. SQUARE hip-roof home, when the lines are properly handled, always has an air of spacious dignity and comfort. In this Ward- way design this impression is enhanced by the wide eaves, the dormer, the broad front porch and the clever handling of the two belt courses which break up the expanse of outside wall. The many windows with their Colonial divided upper sash, add to the handsome appearance of the exterior and to the light and cheer within. The exterior of the house is sided with clear cypress siding — the cornice is closed. Although not a large home as to ground space covered, "The Panora" gives the impression of size; and as every inch of space has been utilized, it really has more room than many much larger homes. The front door leads into the big reception hall, from which the stairs lead up. At the left a cased opening reveals the living room — a fine big room lighted by three large windows. To the rear of this is the spacious dining room with its three big windows. At the back of the reception hall a door opens to the central hall which leads on into the kitchen. The entrance to the cellar is from this hall and a short flight of stairs, connecting with the main stairs opening from the kitchen is also provided, enabling the housewife or maid SECOND FLOOR PLAN to reach the upstairs without going through the front hall at all. A closet is found in this hall. The kitchen is furnished with our design No. 862 (see Page 53) kitchen case built right into the rear wall. There is room on the back porch for the ice box. Upstairs the four bedrooms and bathroom open off the central hall. Each of the bedrooms has cross ventilation — the two front bedrooms having three windows and the other two having two windows each, making them wonderfully light, airy and cool. Each bedroom has its own big closet. The bathroom is of fine size and contains plenty of room for all necessary fixtures. A linen closet, such as is illustrated on Page 52, opens off this hall and contains room for all necessary linen and bedding. Steps leading up to the attic open from this hall. Special attention has been paid to the wall space for furniture in the entire home, and you will not find any part of any of the rooms which can- not be utilized. For economy of space and money there are few four- bedroom homes that surpass this Wardway design. Page 43 Montgomery Ward & Co. i "The Washington"— Material Supplied Not Ready-Cut Only A Well Arranged Home of Striking Beauty THE unusually large dormer in the broad, sloping roof which continues out over the porch, the contrasting color and use of shingles above, and the siding extending to the ground below the belt course, give a dis- tinctive and decidedly pleasing appearance to this home. The wide cornices with supporting brackets, the Plymouth windows and flower boxes, are touches which mark "The Washington" as a home of superior design. Opening the handsome front door, you step into a convenient reception hall set off from the living room by one of our handsome bookcase colonnades. A beautiful open stairway ascends from reception hall to second floor. The clever placing of windows in the corner of the living room really gives you a sun parlor as an integral part of the home. t The dining room, too, is cheery with its twin and single windows. The kitchen is reached through a pantry, having a window and space for a kitchen case, worktable and ice box. The latter may be iced from the hall, a few steps from the grade entrance, without the necessity of the ice man passing through any of the rooms. The kitchen contains ample space for working comfortably when the range and sink are installed and a bright, convenient workroom it is, with windows in two walls and doors in two others. The cellar stairs are near the kitchen, without actually taking up space in it. They lead down past a grade entrance from the small hall between reception hall and kitchen. Plans provide for a cellar under entire house. We furnish cellar sash and frames. The front bedroom on the second floor is com- modious in size, and has a fine large closet with a window. The triple window in the dormer insures plenty of air and a pleasant outlook. Each of the other two bedrooms also has a closet. The bath is directly accessible from the hall. In small town or city suburb "The Washington" will prove an ideal home. Its dignified aspect and the attention given to comfort and convenience mark it as unusual in its all-around desirability. FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 t 4> Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, bungalow brown shingle stain for wall shingles and white paint for siding and trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 44 Wardway Homes "The Maryland"— Material Supplied Either Ready*Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Especially Pleasing Six-Room Home FOR attractiveness of exterior and arrangement of interior, few designs compare with "The Maryland. " Its individuality and charm are sure to attract the home buyer with the most discriminating taste. The sloping roof broken by the pretty dormer, the full width porch with four sturdy columns, the divided upper sash of the windows and the attractive bevel plate front door, are details of design that make it stand out among its neighbors. Distinctiveness is never obtained in Wardway Homes at the expense of good taste; the latter governs always. The living room is the center of family life, and that room in "The Maryland" provides the necessary elements to make it pleasant — plenty of light, ample space for piano, davenport and library table. Two of the three bedrooms have closets and windows in adjoining walls. The bath is at the rear of the house and easily accessible from any of the rooms. The rear bedroom may be used for a sewing room or nursery if not needed. Plenty of room is found in the kitchen for all necessary equipment, with an ideal space for the worktable right under the twin window. The plans call for a cellar \tnder the entire house, a most desirable arrangement. An enclosed rear passageway is provided, which makes it possible to go direct to the basement without passing through the kitchen, and to go from the kitchen to basement without going outside. Six cellar sash are provided with the home. Surely a most livable home — good looking, with a practical floor plan — and all at a , most reasonable cost. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 38 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, brown stain for wall shingles, Colonial yellow for body and white paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 45 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The GirarcT— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Small, Handsome Home THE appearance of a home is not necessarily the result of the money spent on it. Careful planning and tasteful designing make the small and inexpensive home as good looking as a larger and much more expensive one. Our "Girard" home is an excellent example of this. Such architectural details as the uneven roof design, wide cornice with returns, the raised roof over the two front windows, the perk little hood over the front entrance with its cornice continued across the front of the house and joining the porch — these things and the setting of the house low on the founda- tion, while adding very little to the cost, have made a distinctive and unusually handsome home. . , . The front door leads to the reception hall, from which the stairs rise and from which a cased opening leads into the fine big living room. A coat closet is placed at the end of this hall. The living room is in excellent proportion and contains good wall space for all the usual pieces of living room furniture. It is connected with the dining room by another cased opening, giving each of these rooms the advantage of the light and space of the other. .«■-*.*. The kitchen is provided with our case No. 861, built into the wall, and the other fixtures have their places provided, giving an unusually compact and convenient working arrangement, step-saving but comfortably roomy. French doors open from the living room onto the wide porch — a much appreci- ated feature. The unusual roof treatment allows ceilings seven feet eleven inches from the floor, and full height windows in the bedrooms upstairs. There is plenty of closet room, and a linen closet such as is shown on Page 52, opens into the hall. The outside measurements of "The Girard" are only 22 by 24 feet, allowing it to be placed on a small city lot. Still it contains as much living space as many homes of much larger size, and is so distinctive and unusual in its appearance as to appeal to nearly everyone. The window boxes shown in the illustration are furnished with brackets without extra charge. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 fbATH)f rj Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Girard," Light Tan paint for sidewalls and White for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 46 24 ^O" FIRST FLOOR PLAN Wardway Homes \ "The Jerome" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Three-Bedroom Home on Conservative Lines ZA % -Q % FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for the body and brown for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE story- and- a- half cottage is a type which is always popular and always in demand, for it gives you the most for your money in appearance and in living space. The home above illustrated is a splendid example of the type. Any effect of plainness is relieved by the fine enclosed cornice and the cornice returns at the end of the gables— also the dormer gables. This is a unique feature and an exceptionally effective one. The front door enters directly into the living room. To the left a cased opening leads into the dining room which is lighted by two big windows, one in each wall. Between the dining room and kitchen a pass pantry is provided with a built-in wall case, our design No. 861 shown on Page 53, with worktable right under the window. This arrangement provides plenty of room for disposing of all the supplies and utensils and makes a cool, pleasant work- room on hot summer days when the kitchen range is booming. The cellar steps lead down from the pantry. The kitchen is large and light, having two windows and a glazed door. It can be quickly and thoroughly ventilated and is always a pleasant spot in which to work. The stairs lead up from the rear of the living room. The downstairs bedroom is at the back of the house and has doors leading directly into the living room and to the kitchen, making it very convenient. It has a big closet and windows in each wall, permitting cross ventilation. Upstairs are two big bedrooms and the bathroom, each bedroom being well lighted and ventilated by the big twin windows in front and back. Each bedroom has its own closet and each has full height ceiling. There are no broken walls nor ceilings in this home. A fine big towel case such as is illustrated on Page 52, is furnished to be built in the bathroom, as shown on the plan. The cellar is excavated under the entire house, and we furnish cellar sash, frames, etc. The ground space covered is very small considering the number of rooms, making the house easily heated. It is a tried and proved Wardway plan built in all parts of the country, and one which always has a ready sale, for it is good looking, comfortable and economical. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 47 Montgomery Ward & Co. 'The Allerton"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Spacious Bungalow with Three Bedrooms THIS wide, hospitable home has a universal appeal, and the floor plan is so sensible and convenient that it is popular alike in town and country. Beautiful exterior treatment, comfort and conservatism are its dominating notes. It is a type which will always be in good style and a home which, with its wide eaves, broad porch and many windows will always bespeak the comfort of those who live in it. The outside walls are shingled. The belt course, which also serves as a cap for the windows, the timbered brackets supporting the eaves, and the divided upper sash of the windows, give just the proper amount of trim to the exterior. There is a big attic floored over the entire house, giving ample space for storage. The attic stairway leads up from the center hall. It is hard to believe that so much living space can be obtained in a bungalow of such conservative dimensions. Notice that there are three fine bedrooms each with its own large closet and plenty of light and ventilation. The front door opens into the fine size living room. As one enters, the big light dining room is seen through the cased opening which connects the two rooms and gives a very spacious effect. The living room has four windows as well as the glazed sash in the door. A small hall opening into the living room permits access to the front bedrooms, the bathroom and the attic stairs. This arrangement gives perfect privacy and quiet to the bedrooms and separates the sleeping quarters from the balance of the house. The rear bedroom has a convenient door into the kitchen. Notice that the rear entrance is through the washroom, from which doors open directly into the kitchen and dining room. This feature is much appreciated both in town and on the farm, but it is particularly advantageous in the farm home. On such occasions as threshing time, when many extra hands are being fed, they can clean up and pass directly into the dining room without disturb- ing the kitchen, where the work is always at its height just before the meal is served. The kitchen is admirably arranged for convenience and ease in getting the work done. The big case, design No. 862 as shown on Page 53, is right by the window. Just across from it, hardly a step distant, is the sink, also lighted by the big twin window. The range is conveniently placed but out of the way. The cellar stairway goes down from the kitchen — much the handiest arrange- ment. When you look this plan over carefully and realize the amount of living space contained in it and then look at the dimensions, you will readily appreciate the fact that there is no waste space. Consider the saving in heating over the usual home containing as many bedrooms. This alone is a big item. Homes built from this plan dot the country from New England to California. Every- where it appeals to the careful, conservative buyer who wants to secure the most comfortable and best looking three-bedroom bungalow for his money. Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 38 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, dark green stain for sidewall shingles and white paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 48 Wardway Homes "The Roanoke"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut This Roomy Bungalow Has Three Bedrooms ONE has but to glance at this cozy home to be favorably attracted by it. The main house roof has been continued out over the porch. This gives it the hospitable and inviting appearance so desirable in any home. The shingled dormer with its replica of the hip-roof of the house breaks up the roof lines in a very attractive way and adds to the broad, low appearance of the home. The handling of the outside walls is particularly worthy of comment. They are sided up to the belt course, which incidentally takes the place of the top casing of the window frames. From thence to the open cornice, clear red cedar shingles are used. This gives a variety of effect which is especially pleasing on a rather plain exterior. The front door opens directly into the splendid living room and a cased opening leads on into the dining room. Both of these are fine light rooms of excellent size and proportion. A door leads from the dining room into the center hall which opens into the first and second bedrooms and the bathroom. A linen closet also opens off this hall, such as is shown on Page 52. This linen closet is furnished complete with all shelves, drawers, doors and necessary hardware, and contains sufficient room for all bedding and linen. Each of the bedrooms has its own closet. The rear bedroom has doors opening into the center bedroom and kitchen. The rear entrance leads on to an enclosed entry which provides room for the ice box, and thence to the back porch. This makes a double door into the kitchen, protecting it amply in cold weather. The kitchen is furnished with our case design No. 862, illustrated on Page 53. This case has plenty of room for all kitchen supplies and has bins, drawers, mixing board and divided utensil drawer with space for all the usual cooking equipment. The cellar stairs lead down directly from the kitchen to the center of a big cellar excavated under the entire house. We furnish all cellar sash, frames, cellar steps, etc. For a three-bedroom bungalow, few homes for anywhere near the price can offer half the advantages of this Wardway design. Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 38 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Roanoke," Gray Stone paint for body, White for trim, Bungalow Brown stain for wall shingles. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 49 See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Montgomery Ward & Co. i The Cordova" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Farm Home of Beauty and Comfort COMPARE "The Cordova" with the average farm home in your neighborhood— its strik- ing beauty is immediately apparent. It combines the elements of appear- ance and comfort in a way that appeals strongly to those who long for the convenience of a city home in a story-and-a-half structure. Consider the charming exterior, the big front porch and the shingled walls above the belt course. The interior of this wonderful home offers every advantage desired in a town or country home. Besides a bedroom and bath, the first floor includes a large living room and dining room; also a kitchen of ample dimensions, well lighted by a big triple window. Just back of the kitchen is the pantry, equipped with two of our kitchen cases, Nos. 860 and 862, as shown on Page 53. The wash- room with separate entry from the rear porch, adjoins the pantry and is worthy of note. Here the men can clean up for meals without using the kitchen sink. The stairway to the cellar is easily reached from the corner of the kitchen or directly from the rear porch. We furnish all cellar sash and frames. The first floor bedroom has two windows properly placed with regard both for exterior appearance and space for bed and dresser within. Upstairs are two more large bedrooms, each having twin Colonial windows. The space within the large front dormer serves excellently as a nursery, storage or sewing room, while the rear dormer lights the upstairs hall and stair landing. A decision to purchase this Wardway Home is one you will never regret. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 50 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, white paint for the body and trim and dark green stain for the sidewall shingles. Wardway Homes Some of the Beauties and Conveniences Included with Wardway Homes French Doors Many Wardway Homes have handsome French doors as illustrated at the left. They are weather- tight, serviceable doors, yet they let in more light than a window and are an attractive room decora- tion. Furnished complete with necessary hardware, where shown on plans. A Handsome Sun Room Many Wardway Homes are shown with sun porches. The sash are priced extra and can be furnished where desired. Many people consider it the most attractive room in the house. Page 51 Montgomery Ward & Co. Unusual Wardway Features Handsome Stairways The stairway is usually the most prominent piece of mill- work in the home. We are very proud of our stairwork, and you will be too, for not only is it unusually fine workmanship, but all parts are carefully cut and fitted at the mills so the carpenter has only to nail them up. This feature not only means a saving of many dollars in labor costs — it insures your getting a handsome, finely built stairway. Fireplace Fittings Wherever a fireplace is specified in the plan, we furnish a handsome heavy wood mantel shelf as shown in the illus- tration, dome damper and ash trap. The brick and tile is not furnished because of varying tastes. Write for our Building Material Catalogue for com- plete line of fireplace equipment. L o o Built-in Linen Closets This fine linen closet is fur- nished complete without addi- tional cost in all Wardway Homes where shown on the plan. It is built right into the wall and has ample room for the bedding, linens and all those odds and ends that are so hard to find room for. It systematizes your house- keeping. It is three feet wide, six feet eight inches high and one foot six inches deep. Has three big drawers and four shelves. Reaches you ready to set up, trim and hardware complete. Towel Case This towel case is furnished in many Wardway Homes where a linen closet is not provided. Has room for all bathroom sup- plies. Shipped taken apart, complete with nickeled hardware. Page 52 Wardway Homes Convenient Kitchen Cases Like These Are Furnished with Many Wardway Homes Without Extra Cost ONE of the kitchen cases shown here is furnished in practically every Wardway Home. The case which will best fit in the space available in the kitchen, is included in the plans to be built right into the kitchen wall and is furnished complete at no extra cost. Each cupboard extends to the ceil- ing and has five shelves 11^ inches deep. Bottom section of each case in- cludes tilting flour bin which will hold full sack of flour; divided utensil drawer with spaces partitioned off for knives, forks, spoons, etc.; cupboard space for pots and pans, and extra drawers according to size. Removable hard- wood mixing board is part of every case. Worktable top is hardwood. Will not nick, cut or scar. Cases, drawers, doors, etc., are clear fir. Case fronts are shipped glued up. All other parts are cut to fit, bundled and marked. All hardware is included. Plans give complete details of cases, showing just how they fit together. These handy cases are furnished with Wardway Homes as indicated on the plans. See description of home, which specifies the design furnished. No. 860 No. 861 No. 862 No. 863 Page 53 Montgomery Ward & Co. Sturdy, Attractive Doors Like These Are Furnished with Every Wardway Home For the past several years there has been a strong tendency toward the use of Fir for interior and exterior doors. This is due largely to its beautiful grain and to its exceptional weather resisting quality. One of the Handsome Fir front door illustrated below is furnished with each Wardway Home, the choice depending ■ upon which design is most suitable. The interior doors used throughout are the two-panel style shown here. The doors illustrated are furnished with the beautiful slash grain Fir panels, and White Pine stiles and rails, giving a fine- appearing and sturdy construction. El 338 Oakland" Front Door The handsome front door illustrated above is one of the pleasing styles we furnish with Wardway Homes. It is made of first quality Fir slash grain panels and clear White Pine stiles and rails. We furnish this door where it harmon- izes with the rest of the home. Two-Panel Door This fine-appearing, two-panel, strictly "A" grade door is furnished for the interior of your Wardway Home. The panels are slash grain Fir, a wood of great natural beauty, and the stiles are made of clear White Pine. Makes a strong and dependable door. "Pacific" Front Door On some homes, a plain front door harmonizes with the general appearance better than a some- what more elaborate one. In such cases we furnish the door shown above. It is made of "A" quality slash grain Fir panels and clear White Pine stiles and rails. Outside Lock Set This handsome front door lock set of solid bronze, finished in antique copper, is furnished for nearly all Wardway Homes. Workmanship is excellent, design beautiful and quality unsur- passed. Fitted with night latch. Guaranteed. Inside Lock Set This strong, well-designed lock set in antique copper finish is furnished for all interior doors in Wardway Homes. A simple, plain design, it will always look well and is easily cleaned. Page 54 Bathroom Lock Set The outside of the lock set furnished for bath- rooms matches other interior sets. The inside is nickel plated and equipped with convenient thumb latch. This is typical of the care given details in Wardway Homes. Wardway Homes I "The Miami" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Farm Home of the Most Practical Kind Unless you request otherwise we fur- nish for this home, cream paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc., and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THIS home represents a com- bination of all those features desired by most farm folks. The large living room is a feature which everyone wants. You will notice the dining room also is large — in fact unusually so. This is to accommodate the frequent farm guests and the threshing crew in the summer. The extra room for den, bedroom or farm office is a necessity for the farm home. A fine room has been provided for this purpose. The side entrance and the side hall are perhaps the most unique and best appreciated feature of the whole house. A stairway also leads up from the kitchen — an added convenience. "The Miami" includes a fine big kitchen. Its triple window extends clear across the back, making it practically as light as a porch. There is plenty of room here for a big dining table if it is wanted. The rear entrance is through a washroom, convenient for the outdoor workers, who need not enter the kitchen before they are ready to eat. The pantry is completely lined with cases and worktables, the design being a combination of those shown on Page 53. Cellar steps lead down from the hall under the main stairway. Upstairs are four big bedrooms, each having its own closet and each having windows in opposite walls, securing the best of light and cross ventilation. The bathroom is convenient to all bed- rooms and the linen closet is a feature which every woman wants in her home. Illustration of this closet is shown on Page 52 of this book. The attic is floored, steps leading to it from the upstairs hall. There is an outside hatchway entrance to the cellar at the rear. "The Miami" has proven one of our most popular Wardway designs for the country home. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 55 SECOND FLOOR PLAN fe» Montgomery Ward & Co. The Michigan"— Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut One of Our Most Popular Bungalows IN looking over the many designs of homes which are illustrated throughout this book, one is almost certain to hesitate when they reach the "Michigan.** We will venture to say that you have never seen a home quite like it. This is because very few homes have had the great amount of thought and care used in designing them that our architects have expended on this unusual bungalow. How much the two well proportioned, correctly placed dormers add to this home can little be appreciated. Without them the home would present a low, squatty appearance which would greatly lessen its unusual charm. The dormers, however, are but one of the many features which set this home apart and far above the usual bungalow designs. Notice how perfectly this home is balanced with its beautiful front entrance door, flanked on either side by side lights designed to match perfectly with the door. On each side of this entrance are two twin windows; and you will note that the upper sash of the windows are divided in the same manner as the glass in door and side lights. Seldom will you find a home with such a spacious porch. It extends the full width of this home; and you can well imagine what a comfortable spot this provides for whiling away the warm summer evenings. The interior is equally as attractive as the exterior. The living room is exceptionally large, with a fine fireplace at one end which adds so much to the comfort and cheerfulness of any home. The dining room is connected with the living room by a wide cased opening, and especially bright and cheery with its three large windows. The kitchen is just the right size and conveniently arranged, thereby eliminating extra steps and unnecessary work. Our fine built in kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53, is furnished, and provides ample storage space for dishes and other kitchen utensils. Can you imagine a more convenient and compact arrangement of bedrooms and bath? Not an inch of floor space has been wasted, and yet both rooms have ready access to the bath and good closet space in addition. Each bedroom has an abundance of light, and fine cross ventilation is provided by the windows in opposite walls. Another feature which should not be overlooked is the fine attic which this home affords. This extends the full width of the home and is completely floored, making an ideal space for storage, children's playroom, for drying clothes, or similar uses. Stairs to the attic are placed directly over those going to the basement and lead up from the corner of the dining room. The two dormers and windows in each gable furnish ample light. It seems to us that you would go a long way before finding a better value in a five-room bungalow than is offered in our "Michigan." See Prices on Pages 1 to 4—SpeciHcations on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 34 feet wide by 28 feet long Thoroughly Satisfied— Saved Several Hundred Dollars ''We certainly are a satisfied Wardway Home owner. We are very much pleased with the building materials in our Florence home. Everything was in first class shape. We know we saved several hundred dollars by purchasing our home from you. "Your ready-cut system saves much time and labor expense. We recommend your Wardway Homes to anyone wishing to purchase a home. "We wish to thank you for the saving you have made us, and hope that others will give you the same chance. Homer Lefier, Macomb, 111. Printed with Mr. Lefler's permission. Page 56 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for the "Michigan" cream paint for side walls below the belt course, white for trim, and dark brown for shingles in gable ends. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Wardway Homes \ "The Berwyn" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Pleasing Five-RoomBungalow, Unique Design THIS cozy home will well repay careful consideration. The more you study it the more you will be impressed with its pleasing exterior, its convenient, attractive arrangement and the genuine economy of space and money. The partly inset porch makes the otherwise plain exterior unusually attractive, besides being a most comfortable addition to the home. You enter a square reception hall off which is a coat closet. The cased opening leads into a splendid living room which runs across the front of the house. This is connected with the dining room by a cased opening which adds to the spaciousness of the effect. A door leads directly from the living room to the front bedroom. This room is also entered from the ha'.l which leads to the rear bedroom and bathroom. Observe that a linen closet is provided off this little rear hall. Each bedroom has its own closet. There is none of the congested effect so often found in bungalows of this general design. There is plenty of room and the skill of the architect has provided that the sleeping quarters are entirely removed from the rest of the home. A swinging door connects dining room and kitchen, the latter being perhaps the most thoughtfully planned room in the home. Notice that kitchen case design No. 860, illustrated on Page 53, is built into the wall nearest the dining room. The sink also is near the dining room door. Standing in front of the range you may reach the sink simply by turning around, while the case is but a step away. The cellar steps, leading down from the rear entrance, bring the vegetable and fruit reserve stores very near. The rear porch provides a sheltered cool place for the ice box, where it is out of the way yet accessible. Because it owes its good looks and convenience to fine design and proper planning, this is one of the most economical homes possible to build. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 26 feet wide by 36 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, light brown paint for the sidewalls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cpst of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 57 Montgomery Ward & Co. 4\ The Malverne"— Material Furnished Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Home Planned Especially for the Farm GOOD planning for the farm home is even " more important than for the town house, for it is "lived in" more — to a greater extent it is the center of things. Then, too, the farm home is more a workshop than the city dwelling — especially the kitchen. One cannot send the work out or call in outside help or feed the threshers at the hotel. So our farm homes are really specially planned. These prob- lems are considered and solutions found. For instance, in this plan the dining room is made large enough to accommodate the whole crew of threshers — and they enter it directly through the washroom. How much better is this than to have them come in through the kitchen just when dinner is being taken up and things are busiest. The first glance will show you how carefully the kitchen is planned. A big pantry is provided with a built-in wallcase and worktable of special design, with plenty of storage space for every- thing. The cellar steps are handy and the grade door gives a direct entrance from the outside. There is plenty of room for a dining table under the twin windows. The living room and library furnish ample living space. A downstairs bedroom is provided — most farmers want this; although it can be used for a den or office if desired. Upstairs there are four big bedrooms, each with two windows furnishing cross ventilation. Each bedroom has its own big closet and there is an especially designed linen closet in the hall. The bathroom is accessible from all bedrooms. The large attic is floored over the entire house, and the attic steps lead up from the upper hall. White paint furnished for "The Malverne" unices other- wise specified. 1 Living Room o=^m FIRST FLOOR FLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 43 feet 6 inches long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 58 Wardway Homes "The Hazelton" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Ideal Home For a Narrow Lot Size of Home, 20 feet wide by 26 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Hazel- ton," pure Gray paint for the body and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. WHILE only twenty feet wide and therefore especially suitable for a narrow lot, this home is fully two stories high and contains six big rooms, a bath and generous closet space. The complete harmony of porch roof and main roof, and the simplicity and dignity of design, suggest its true worth. Devoid of anything freakish, it will look as welcome and pleasing to you years hence as it does the day you move in. Study the floor plan of the living room with its three large windows in three of the walls and beautiful stairway at one end. This is a living room with all the meaning that word implies. The dining room and living room are joined by a six-foot cased opening, giving the effect of one big room but preserving the advantages of two. Here, too, there are three windows to welcome the air and sunshine. From the dining room you enter the kitchen through a double- acting swinging door. Space is carefully planned for range, sink and our built-in kitchen case No. 861 (see Page 53). The worktable and sink are nearest the window, giving a light, cool place to work — a detail which will be appreciated by the busy housewife. There is a direct entry to the kitchen from the front part of the house through a hallway. This is an excellent place for a refrigerator — convenient both to the kitchen and to the grade door for icing. The stairway leads to the cellar from this entry, turning at the grade door entrance. Three bedrooms of good size, all having windows on two sides, insure a breeze through these rooms on hot summer nights. There are two closets of ample size on the second floor. The bathroom is over the kitchen — a location easy to heat and economical to equip from the plumbing standpoint. Notice that one of our towel cases, No. 844 (illustrated on Page 52), is furnished for the bathroom. The wide appeal of "The Hazelton" is due, no doubt, to its sensible lines and genuine hominess of interior. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 59 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Waverly"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Three-Bedroom Stucco and Shingle Bungalow THE wealth of room in this fine home is a constant source of surprise to all who see it. The front and rear dormers break up the plain roof line and add a distinctive touch to the exterior — also providing for full height ceilings on the second floor except for the small cut-offs in the front bedrooms at the side of the dormer, where the ceiling slopes down to a height of 5 feet 6 6 inches at the wall. The exterior is stucco on Byrkitt sheathing up to the belt line. From here up it is covered with shingles over shiplap and building paper. The unusually wide cornice is supported by handsome timber brackets. Downstairs the front door leads into the big reception hall from which the stairs rise. Cased openings connect the hall and living room and the living room and dining room. The latter two are splendid big rooms, each with three windows, and wall spaces carefully calculated for all the usual pieces of furniture. There is a convenient closet opening into the dining room. The kitchen is connected with the front hall by a little hallway which furnishes room for the stairs leading down to the grade entrance. Here there is room for the ice box, where it is convenient and can be reed without entering the kitchen. The kitchen is provided with our kitchen case No. 862 ! and work- table directly under the rear window. A side window throws direct light on the sink. The arrange- ment of kitchen fixtures is one which makes for great convenience and ease of working. Each of the two front bedrooms upstairs has three windows. The back bedroom has two. Each bedroom has its own closet. There is plenty of room in each bedroom for the usual furniture. The bathroom is provided with a towel cabinet such as is shown on Page 52. For those who desire fine appearance and comfort without sacrifice of economy, our "Waverly" home has a strong appeal. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 60 FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 24 feet long SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, bungalow brown stain for dormer and gable shingles, white paint for trim. Walls below belt are stucco. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Wardway Homes The Shirley" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Comfortable Two-Story Stucco Home 2G0' FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 26 feet wide by 28 feet long Unless you request otherwise, we furnish white paint for the trim of "The Shirley." Walls are of stucco. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash and screens. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THIS dignified, conservative home with square lines, hip roof and wide eaves, is a very popular type, embodying as it does economy of space, good looks and the utmost in comfort. The walls are stucco. The porch columns rest on foundations of cement blocks which harmonze with the stucco walls. v The plan inside can hardly be bettered for convenience, usable living space and economy. The front door opens into the big reception hall, from which the steps lead to the up- stairs. To the left the wide cased opening leads into the living room, and at the rear a door connects with the small hall which leads on into the kitchen, making direct communication possible from kitchen to front door and on upstairs without disturbing the occupants of living room or dining room. A large closet for coats and wraps is provided in this hall. The living room is lighted by two big windows and is of fine proportions, providing generous wall space for all the necessary living room furniture. Three big windows give exceptional light to the dining room, which is comfortably large and has fine wall space. The kitchen is provided with our fine wall case design No. 861, illustrated on Page 53, providing room for all the supplies and equipment of the kitchen. A rear door opens onto a stoop. The cellar steps, leading down to the grade entrance, are handy both to kitchen and front hall. The upstairs is devoted to three fine bedrooms and the bath- room. Notice how unusually large two of the bedrooms are, and the third is a very good size room. Bach bedroom has two windows in opposite walls, permitting cross ventilation, and each has its own closet. There is an extra closet opening from the hall, also a linen closet such as is illustrated on Page 52. This unusual amount of closet room appeals especially to the housewife. By referring to the price columns you will see that although you obtain six big rooms with all the necessary conveniences, the price is unusually low and the house does not cover much ground. These features combine to make it one of the most popular Wardway sellers. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 61 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Altamont" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Home Combining Comfort with Style THE story-and-a-half bungalow, with its low, sweeping roof lines and broad porch, is a most popular type. In this particular Wardway Home these lines are enhanced by the splendidly designed dormer, the wide eaves supported by timber brackets, and the graceful treatment of the porch beam. The dining room bay window with its hooded roof breaking up the lines of the wall, is a feature which also deserves attention. The outside walls of this home are the very popular stucco over Byrkitt patent sheathing, while the dormer and roof are covered with red cedar shingles. The porch rail and founda- tion are of rubble stone. The plan is deserving of unusually careful study. The front door leads into the splendid big living room with its fireplace, flanked by the two high windows. A popular arrange- ment is to place bookcases beneath these high windows. This fine room measures 17 feet 3 inches by 13 feet 3 inches inside, and is well lighted from all sides. A cased opening leads into the handsome den, which has three windows and a big closet opening from it. To the rear of the living room is the dining room with a bay window and wall space provided for buffet or serving table. A double-acting swinging door leads from the dining room to the kitchen, which is pro- vided with our case design No. 861, as shown on Page 53, with room for all kitchen supplies and utensils. Steps lead down to the grade entrance and on down to the cellar. Observe FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home 28 feet wide by 28 feet long SECOND FLOOR PLAN the fine large closet which is provided just off this grade entrance. Stairs leading to the second floor go up from a little hallway between kitchen and living room with doors leading from the kitchen, dining room and living room. We find on the second floor two large bedrooms, bathroom, linen closet, attic and plenty of fine closet space. The walls of both rooms are of full height and neither is cut up in the least. The linen closet is the same as shown on Page 52 and provides ample shelf and drawer space for all the supplies for the upstairs. A decision to build "The Altamont" will never be regretted. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 62 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish white paint for the trim of "The Altamont." The walls are stucco. No stain furnished for the shingles. See Page 4 for extra cost of heat- ing equipment, plumbing, etc. Write us for es- timates on a water supply system for this home. Wardway Homes "The Montvilie"— Materi ther Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Four Big Bedrooms in This Handsome Home THERE is a substantial dignity in the hand- somely designed and well built square house which makes it an ever popular type and a type always in style. To this advantage is added the maxi- mum of room and the greatest possibilities for convenient arrangement. Before studying the floor plan of our "Montvilie" home, note the little architectural touches which make it dis- tinctive. The broad eaves on the dormer, house and porch are the dominating note. They give it that solid, sub- stantial appearance so greatly sought. The excellent spac- ing of the windows is worthy of comment. The porch baluster extending from the ground to the rail seems to give the house a particularly sturdy setting. These are things which do not cost any more money but which make all the difference in the world in the appearance of the home. The broad front porch adds as much to the comfort of the home as it does to the appearance. The room arrangement is splendid. Windows in all walls give the utmost light and ventilation. The living room and dining room are connected by a six-foot cased opening which makes the front of the house practically one big room. The arrangement of doors makes it easy to get from one room to the other with the fewest possible steps, a great feature in saving housework. Notice that the kitchen is equipped with our case No. 861 shown on Page 53— to be built in the wall, with room for all the necessary kitchen equipment. The rear entry is a particularly handy feature, furnishing a convenient yet SECOND FLOOR PLAN secluded space for the ice box, and providing a double door for the kitchen which keeps out cold and drafts in winter. The downstairs bedroom may be used as a den or library if desired. Upstairs the three bedrooms are all fine large rooms, each with its own closet. There are no cut-up ceilings or walls in these rooms. Each of them has the much desired cross ventilation, also plenty of wall space for the furniture. At the end of the hall you will find a built-in linen closet, the entire material for which we furnish — doors, drawers, shelves, etc., as illustrated on Page 52. The attic is floored over the entire house and the back stairs lead up from the hall. Although the dimensions of our "Montville" home permit its being built on a very medium sized lot, it contains as much room as many homes which cover a great deal more ground and cost several times as much money. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 63 FIRST FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream white paint for the side walls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equip- ment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Montgomery Ward & Co. JTOor ' "The Elmwood"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Favorite Five-Room Home THE simplicity of this bungalow home is its chief charm. The low roof broken by the dormer, extends out over the porch, making it really a part of the home, and not just an afterthought tacked on, as are so many porches. The cornice is open, leaving the rafter ends exposed — a pleasing craftsman note. The plan includes large living room and dining room, two fine bedrooms and kitchen. The living and dining rooms are connected with a wide cased opening which gives each room the advantage of the light and space of the other, but separates them distinctly. The living room is lighted by three windows and the glazed front door, making it exceptionally cheery and cool in summer, yet allowing plenty of wall space for the furniture. The dining room has two windows and a handy closet at the rear. Each bedroom has two windows and its own big closet. They are unusually large sleeping rooms for this size house. The kitchen is just as carefully planned and thoroughly equipped as our most expensive houses. The sink and range are placed close to each other so the work can be done handily; and the pantry case and ice box are opposite, only a step away. The case shown on the plan is our No. 861 design, illustrated on Page 53. It is built right into the wall and has plenty of cupboard space, drawers, tilting flour bin, divided utensil drawer, mixing board — in fact it is a complete pantry right in the kitchen. The outside door and cellar door are placed close to each other — so the cellar is handy both from outdoors and indoors. This design fits on a small lot and makes an ideal home for a small family. It is also much in demand as a farm home and as a farm tenant home. Its low cost, fine appearance and adaptable plan have made our "Elmwood" a favorite in every state of the Union. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, gray paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Size of Home 24 feet wide by 32 feet long Page 64 Wardway Homes "The Florence" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Distinctive Five-Room Cottage ( F I XHE FLORENCE" is one of our favorite Wardway designs and is planned to give you the utmost comfort and convenience at a very moderate cost. These ™ shingled walls, the broad, comfortable porch, the exposed rafters and sturdy brackets on the porch gable, are most charming. These features no doubt have contributed to the great popularity of "The Florence." The Colonial door and quaint Colonial windows also add their part, giving a particular touch of style which makes it just a little different from the ordinary house. The rooms are all of good size, well proportioned and properly lighted and ventilated. You will note throughout the various Wardway Home designs shown in this book that particular attention has been paid to ventilation and lighting features. Entering the beautiful glazed front door, flanked by windows on either side, you gain the impression of an unusually large room because of the large cased opening, which has the effect of combining living and dining room yet really preserves their separate identity. A small hall separates the bedrooms and bath from the rest of the home. Sleeping rooms with easy access to the bath and bathroom secluded from the other rooms of the home, is the ideal arrangement. Note that Wardway designers have not over- looked the necessity of a good size closet in each of these bedrooms. The kitchen has a most convenient place for the stove, while a twin window fur- nishes light for sink and worktable. The combined rear and grade entrance, which is but three steps below the level of the kitchen floor, makes it possible to take supplies in and out of the basement without going into the kitchen. The ceiling is 8 feet 4 inches high. In every way "The Florence" is planned to give you the utmost comfort and con- venience, with a most attractive exterior at a very moderate cost. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 22 feet wide by 34 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, bungalow brown shingle stain for all sidewall shingles and white paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 65 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Iowa"— Materials Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Practical Six-Room Home THIS design will appeal to those desiring a home unlike the usual run of buildings, and yet not freakish in appearance and layout. Instead of the usual front porch, a simple entrance hood has been pro- vided, which serves merely as a shelter for the front door. The desirability of a porch has not been overlooked, how- ever, and one of a good size has been added at the side of the home. Entrance to the porch is effected through the pair of French doors at the end of the living room. Note the usual treat- ment of dormers, which protrude on each side of the home and break the otherwise plain, monotonous roof lines. The interior layout provides six spacious rooms and bath. The liv- ing room is unusually large ; the dining room directly at the rear, con- nected by a wide cased opening, is an exception- ally light, airy room with its three large windows. Entering the kitchen through the swing door, we find a room well arranged for the placing of necessary equipment. The sink has been located directly beneath the rear wall window; and our fine built in kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53 has been included. Beautiful semi-open stairs leads to the second floor, where three large pleasant bedrooms are arranged, each with a good size closet. Build this home, and you will build for the future. The design will never be out of date, and it will look well in any surrounding. Here is individuality, good appearance, comfort and economy. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for the "Iowa," cream paint for the side walls below the belt line, white for the trim, and dark brown for the side wall shingles. Page 66 Wardway Homes "The Forsythe"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Home Economical to Build 2&0 FIRST FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, grass green stain for wall shingles, ivory paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equip- ment, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE FORSYTHE" is another one of our Wardway designs which has met with popular favor. It is an ideal home for the average family, combining so many of the essential features, such as a large living room, three spacious bedrooms and bath and an artistic, cozy front porch. These are the details which always appeal to the purchasers of this home. It is a handsome two-story, three-bedroom home, combining all the things which make for convenience and comfort but with all unnecessary features elimi- nated, making it one of the most economical homes in size and number of rooms ever designed. The outside walls are covered with siding up to the belt course, and from there to the cornice covered with clear red cedar shingles. Paint for the siding and stain for the shingles are furnished. The front door leads directly from the comfortable porch into the living room — a splendid big room which Size of Home, 26 feet wide by 22 feet long occupies half of the entire downstairs, and is well lighted by four big windows and the glazed front door. Excellent wall space is provided for furniture. Stairs go up from the rear of this room. The dining room opens through a cased opening from the living room, and is of splendid proportions. The kitchen, at the rear of the dining room, is provided with kitchen case design No. 861, as shown on Page 53. The small size of the'kitchen is a great asset, for the various fixtures fit into their proper place and can be reached with a minimum of steps. Space" for the ice box is provided at the end of the entry hall, where it is easily reached from outside and from the kitchen. It is out of the way and can be iced without entering the kitchen. Convenience is gained and expense saved by combining grade door and rear entrance. Three fine bedrooms are provided upstairs, each with two fine windows furnishing cross ventilation. Each has its own big closet. The bathroom is of ample size and there is a linen closet at the end of the hall. Although our "Forsythe" home only occupies the small space of 22 by 26 feet, and is consequently very reasonable in price, not one of the rooms is cramped or small. In fact there is an air of spaciousness about the whole place which belies the small outside dimensions. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4—Speciftcations on Pages 10 and 11 Page 67 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Norwood"— Material Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Roomy Home of Attractive Design IN "THE NORWOOD" the usually severe lines of the square hip roof house are skil- fully broken by the well planned porch and the handsome roof dormer. Other worthy architectural touches are the use of the decorative brackets supporting the closed cornice of the main roof, as'well as the dormer and porch roofs, and the slight flare given the shingled sidewalls over the belt course. The spacing of the win- dows is admirable. While retaining the features of economy and convenience, which make the square house a very popular type, there is no sacrifice of beauty. The convenience of the plan is entirely in keeping with the general excellence of "The Norwood." To the left of the front door as one enters the hall, is a roomy coat closet, well lighted by a high window. The stairs go up from the hall and a wide cased opening leads into the finely proportioned living room. A door connects with the rear hall which leads on into the kitchen. There is space at the head of this hall for the ice box in a position entirely out of the way yet easily accessible. The entrance to the kitchen and cellar is through the grade door, so that the refrigerator may be iced without enter- ing the kitchen. The large dining room is lighted by three windows, the arrangement of windows and doors giving plentiful space for the furniture. Notice that the kitchen is lighted by two windows, while the living room has a large triple window in the front and a fourth large window in the sidewall. Upstairs are three fine bedrooms and a large bathroom. Observe the abundance of closets. There is a large one opening into each bedroom and an extra closet in the hall. The closet off the smaller of the two front bedrooms is lighted by a full sized window, and is so large that it can also be used as a dressing room if desired. Each of the bedrooms has cross ventilation, yet there is plenty of wall space for all necessary furniture. For a house of its size "The Norwood" offers an unusual number of excellent features. It is one of the most satisfactory homes that we have ever designed and will well repay your careful study. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, cream paint for sidewalls below belt, white trimand brown shingle stain for wall shingles. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak floor me and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 68 Wardway Homes "The Hamilton"— Material Supplied Not Ready-Cut Only A Handsome Two-Story Bungalow ^F FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 32 feet wide by 26 feet long See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish brown paint for the body and ivory for the trim of "The Hamilton." See Page 4 for coat of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wir- ing, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. THE HAMILTON" offers you all the charm and attractiveness of a bungalow design without the sacrifice of any of the features found in the larger homes. The long sloping roof broken only by the splendid dormer, gives a most pleasing, artistic effect. The porch carried under the main roof line extends the full width of the house, and because of its solid boxed rail offers a splendid opportunity to screen at small cost. The wide cornice together with the exposed rafter ends of the main roof and dormer, unite to give this home a most handsome exterior. Attractive features of this home are the triple win- dows in living room, dining room and den, evidences of the fact that Wardway designers are most appre- ciative of the value of light and air in these rooms. Entering through a vestibule into the hall, one views the living and dining rooms on opposite sides through beautiful French doors. Each of these rooms is splen- didly planned to receive the usual furniture. . As the visitor enters the hall the open stairway at the extreme back of the house is visible through a handsome glazed door, providing an effect which is usually found only in the largest and most expensive homes. Back of the living room note especially the room with the cozy window seat. This will always prove a most livable, enjoyable room, an attractive den or extra bedroom. The kitchen is unusual in that built-in cabinets with a worktable occupy space along one entire wall, an arrangement which gives an unusually large amount of storage space for utensils and food supplies. A window directly above the worktable insures a supply of light just where it is needed. Con- venient spaces are provided for the sink and range. Four steps lead down to the grade door opening onto an entry from which the steps to the cellar descend. Three bedrooms and bath upstairs all join a central hall. Every housewife will be delighted with the number of closets in "The Hamilton." There is one in each of the bedrooms, a linen closet in the bathroom and a small coat closet at the foot of the stairs on the first floor. The remarkably handsome interior of this home, equipped with beautiful French doors, elaborate kitchen cases, handsome open stairway and three sets of triple windows, is typical of the completeness of Wardway Homes. Page 69 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Superior"— Material Supplied Either Reac or Not Ready-Cut Popular Home with Large Living Room A HOME of stately beauty. The simple, straight lines, the perfect harmony of the hip roof and dormer, the wide, closed cornice and large porch create an impression of lasting dignity unsurpassed by any other type of house architecture. The use of a belt course and the proper placing of the many large windows remove this home from the class of the common- place square house. The bay window in the dining room admits a flood of light which adds immensely to the attractiveness within. The spacious living and dining rooms con- nected by a large cased opening are the especially attractive features of this home. These two rooms, in which the family spends practically all of its waking hours while at home, should be light, well ventilated and well arranged. In "The Superior" they have these and many other desirable qualities. A fine pantry opens off the kitchen. It is large enough to hold all the food supplies for the average size family on the farm or in town. The range fits nicely into the corner between the pantry and dining room entrance, while the opposite corner offers a light, well ventilated location for sink and worktable. From one corner of the kitchen, stairs lead down past a handy grade entrance to the cellar. We furnish the cellar stairs and windows. At the end of the living room the stairway leads to the well lighted second floor hall, from which any of the three bedrooms and bath are accessible. These bedrooms are planned to give the maximum amount of comfort, each having a good size closet and two windows in adjoining walls. The bath has a handy linen closet. If you want a home with plenty of room, economical of space and convenient, you will find it in our "Superior." See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Porch 24-0x3-0' FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home 24 feet wide by 26 feet long SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, light tan paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, etc. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 70 Wardway Homes The Ohio"— Material Supplied Not Ready*Cut Only Five Bedrooms in This Bungalow Home SECOND FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 36 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Ohio,*' Colonial Yel- low for the body and White paint for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing and quality lighting fixtures. A HOME of most interesting exterior appearance, perfect proportions and designed in the very best taste. A porch the full width of the house with four handsome, round columns, the broad roof with return cornice and the well-placed bay window, combine to give this home an air of dignity equalled only in the individually designed houses. Nothing is more depressing than a home whose interior is forever dark because of an insufficient number of windows. Twenty-two windows, a beautiful front door glazed with bevel plate and a glazed rear door, make this one of the cheeriest, best lighted homes that you will find anywhere. Two bedrooms downstairs and three up- stairs make it ideal for the farm, when plenty of reserve sleeping quarters are desirable, or for the city man with a large family. The living and dining rooms are both large, pleasant rooms with a wide cased opening between. The kitchen is extremely well arranged with space for sink and worktable where they will get an abundance of light. Do not overlook the handy cellar entrance and the fine large pantry containing over 30 square feet. Here is ample space to store the supplies necessary for the larger-than-average family. The basement is reached from the outside through a convenient hatchway near the rear entrance. If you need plenty of room, well arranged and combining the very best of architecture, you cannot go wrong in selecting "The Ohio/* See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 71 Montgomery Ward & Co. ■ "The Clarendon"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut TrueBungalow,Planned onConservative Lines NOWADAYS, when the bungalow is made an excuse for so many extreme and ofttimes outlandish effects, it is a relief to see a home of this type— simple and straightforward in design— owing its good looks to its lines and propor- tions rather than to freakish trimmings. The broad, low roof extending out over the porch with its open cornice, is a particularly effective feature, relieved as it is by the front dormer. The bay window extending from the dining room not only increases the size of that room, but by breaking up the line of the sidewall enhances the appear- ance of the home. The porch rail is sided clear to the ground line. The plan is a model of convenience and comfort. The front door opens directly into the fine general living room, which is in turn connected with the dining room by a cased opening. From the dining room a door opens into the little central hall which connects both bedrooms and bathroom. By this arrangement the bedrooms are each kept off from the rest of the house yet accessible. It is unnecessary to go through m either to reach the bathroom. Each bedroom has two windows and its own closet. ^ The kitchen is large for this size home and very carefully planned for the comfort, convenience and efficiency of the housewife. It is well lighted by the glazed rear door and by two windows which are in opposite walls, making for a cool, pleasant kitchen no matter how hot the weather. In the corner of the room is placed a built-in cupboard case and worktable. This case extends from floor to ceiling and provides shelves, drawers, bins and cupboard space for all the necessary kitchen utensils and kitchen supplies. It is case No. 861, illustrated on Page 53, and is completely furnished with all necessary hardware at no extra cost. The worktable top and cutting board are of hard, close grained wood which will not mar nor absorb dirt. The cellar steps lead down from the kitchen at a point handiest to the outside door. Towel case such as is illustrated on Page 52, is furnished for the bathroom. The cellar is excavated under the entire house, and we furnish all necessary cellar sash, frames, etc. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4— Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, light tan paint for the sidewalls and light slate for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 72 Size of Home 24 feet wide by 34 feet long Wardway Homes ■■■■■■ "The Glendale"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Remarkable Value in a Four-Room Home ?0'0 Size of Home, 20 feet wide by 26 feet long ONE is immediately impressed by the unique and handsome front entrance with which this little home is provided. The front door sidelights and the sloping hood supported by sturdy brackets, lend a spirit of warm hospitality seldom found even in homes costing even more. The low, sloping roof with its overhanging cornice and wide barge board is very pleasing. The effect of the outside wall sided to the belt, with shingles laid plain above, is to be commended in a home of this size, as it makes it appear larger than it really is. The large living and dining room contain enough space for the comfortable accommodation of all necessary furniture. It is well lighted by a large twin window on the side and windows on either side of the front door. Each bedroom has two windows in adjoining walls, which will always provide air circula- tion. A closet of good size opens from each bedroom. The kitchen has a double window over the sink, giving plenty of light where it is needed. Our kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53, is located so that the worktable gets an abundance of light from the rear door, which is glazed with double strength glass. A con- venient space is provided for the range. For the low price quoted you get the same high grade specifications as on our high priced homes. Without question our "Glendale" is one of the greatest values you could possibly find in a small, well designed, well arranged, fine appearing home. NOTE: Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Glendale," White paint for the body and trim and Brown stain for the wall shingles. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 A Wardway Home for Your Home Are you a renter with a vacant lot or some ready money in a savings account? If so, figure what you pay a year for rent as interest on an investment at 6%. Do you pay $20 a month or $240 a year? If so, have you figured this is 6% on $4,000? Now turn to any $1,000 Wardway Home shown in this book. From $2,200 to $2,500 will pay for any ordinary lot and erect such a home complete with furnace heat, good modern plumbing and electric lights. Taxes, insurance and incidentals will run from $3 to $4 a month. Why pay 6% on $4,000 in the form of rent? And if you are paying more than $20 a month the comparison is still worse— $25 a month means 6% on $5,000. How would the $1,000 home, built with modern improve- ments, compare with what you are getting for $20? Why let a land- lord use you for an investment? You have some money saved? You have some reasonably certain position? You would like to feel the satisfaction and added confidence which come from owner- ship? Then why not act? If you are industrious, steady, live within your means — a bank or a building and loan, your employer or some acquaintance is ready to loan you a reasonable amount. You can arrange this credit easily yourself and keep in your pocket what any time payment plan has to charge for investigating the credit of thousands who do not buy. A Wardway Home will help accomplish the remainder. Result — cashing in on your own investment; a greater confidence and self-satisfaction and a true realization of that highest desire and aim — a real home — a place to keep your loved ones. Page 73 Montgomery Ward & Co "The Edwards" — Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Bungalow Home of Exceptional Charm THERE is something about the appearance of this home which immediately attracts your attention. The quaint exterior with its low sweeping roof lines, its battered gable ends, and porch of colonial design, seems to give such an inviting appearance and speaks of a cozy, convenient arrangement within. The wide triple window in the front, with its divided upper light sash, and flower box below, adds that final touch and makes the exterior complete and in perfect balance. The interior arrangement supplies about everything one could wish for in a four- room home. The living room is a large, pleasant room, well lighted by its three windows and door, which has six lights of bevel plate glass in the upper part. There are two bedrooms; and the one at the front has been made exceptionally pleasant by the wide expanse of windows. Notice how little space has been devoted to a hallway ; and yet this hall connects with every room of the house and serves to keep the bedrooms and bath entirely separate from the other rooms, giving that much desired privacy to these rooms. The conveniently laid out kitchen, with breakfast room or dinette adjoining, makes housework in this home a pleasure. The ice box, sink, stove, and our fine built in kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53, have all been arranged to eliminate unnec- essary steps, and a meal can be prepared and served with half the effort required in many of the larger, less conveniently arranged homes. The two attractively designed benches and table, which we supply for the dinette, saves you the cost of dining room furnishings. From the kitchen a flight of two steps leads to a grade landing, with exterior door and stairs leading down on to basement. This is a very convenient arrangement, as it enables one to go from the outside to the basement, when desired, without passing through the other rooms of the house. While the "Edwards" is not a large home, we believe you will agree that its carefully worked out arrangement gives an unusual amount of living space. Its small size makes it a low cost home to build, and economical to heat in winter; and the upkeep will be practically nothing. Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 24 feet long Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Mr. Asa Burch, Contractor and Builder, Writes: "The new home was bought for a friend, and to say he was satisfied is to put it mild. The material was all No. 1, and an oversupply of almost everything. "I talked my friend into buying it, and his neighbors told him he was stung. But he thanks me now for the deal, and I surely thank you for the courtesies shown me in the business trans- actions I have had with you this season." Asa Burch, Battle Creek, Mich. Printed with Mr Burch's permission Page 74 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for the "Edwards," dark green stain for sidewall shingles, and white for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equip- ment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Wardway Homes "The Rosewood" — Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Attractive and Economical Home E4-0 BedRoom n'-5'X \6-5" JILVhall DIN I NO HOOM Bed Room If- 5* xt- 5" ' | CLOSET Bedroom lf-5"X 8-5" II- 5 Xl2 , -6" LIVING (LOOM lf-5"X 12-5** See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 24 feet Wide by 36 feet Long WHEN we speak of home, we think not of the materials which go into the construction of a house, but rather the things which we associate with it and which makes it so dear to us. When you think of the ' ' Rosewood , ' * you at once picture a cozy cottage with its inviting vine covered front porch, its wide, pleasing front windows with specially designed old fashioned shutters, and its dark stained shingled side walls with pure white trim, which gives it such a clean cut, pleasant appearance. Surely such a design as this is deserving of your most careful consideration. The floor plan provides six rooms and bath, with inside entrance to the basement. First notice the pleasant living and dining rooms, well lighted and airy. Each room really appears much larger than this floor plan would indicate, through their being connected by a large cased opening. This, however, does not cause them to lose their separate identity. Three bedrooms furnish ample sleeping quarters for an average size family, and each has been provided with a good size clothes closet. The two rear bedrooms and bath are most conveniently arranged, all opening onto a connecting hall, which keeps them separate from the other rooms of the house and gives that very much desired privacy for these rooms. The kitchen is well arranged for the placing of necessary equipment. The sink has been located directly below the side wall windows, making a pleasant spot indeed in which to work. Our kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53, is furnished, and provides ample storage space for dishes, food, etc. If you are looking for a six-room home which will give utmost value for every dollar expended, you are sure to find it in our "Rosewood" design. Thoroughly Satisfied — Saved at Least $200 "In answering your letter about my Wardway Home, will say I was very much pleased with it I sold it before it was near completed. The materials were all O. K., and I had plenty of every- thing and some materials left over. I could not have built the house if I would have had to cut the lumber; so I like the ready-cut system fine. I saved at least $200 on the cost of the lumber. "Kindly quote me the price of your Winsted home, freight prepaid, with wiring equipment. I am thinking of building this next summer." A. L. Bungarner, Topeka, Kan. Printed With Mr. Bungarner's Permission Unless you request otherwise, we will furnish for the "Rosewood**, dark brown stain for the side wall shingles, and white paint for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Page 75 Montgomery Ward & Co. The Illinois"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Substantial Eight-Room Home THE strong, simple lines of the exterior and the comfortable, commonsense arrangement of rooms combine to make this an exceed- ingly popular home. The 30-foot front porch with its large round columns and a boxed rail will be a favorite gathering place for the family on summer evenings. The portion directly in front of the dining room could be screened at small cost. The spacious living room and dining room are lighted by a large triple window and separated by sliding doors which make either room private and permit considerable fuel economy, as the dining room may thus be partitioned off on cold winter nights. The large kitchen is an attractive feature, par- ticularly on the farm, where heavy demands are made upon it at certain times of the year. Across the small hallway from which the steps lead to the second floor is a first floor bedroom, highly appreciated always because it makes an ideal nursery, sewing room or den, if it is not needed as a bedroom. Four roomy bedrooms upstairs with a fine hail with linen closet, provide ample sleeping quarters for the average family. Each of these bedrooms has good light, cross ventilation and closets — desirable in every bedroom. The stairway to the attic is in the hail — a most convenient location. Our plans provide for a cellar under the entire house, giving ample room for furnace, fuel, fruit storage and laundry. We supply cellar sash and frames. "The Illinois" is a home which meets in every way the requirements of the farmer or city man with a large family. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, gray paint for the side walls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment and plumbing, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 76 s Wardway Homes "The Maywood" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Six Fine Rooms at Moderate Cost Porch Size of Home, 26 feet wide by 24 feet long ROOT FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Maywood," French Drab paint for the sidewalk and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. MODERATION is the keynote of this simple but attractive Wardway Home. All unnecessary adornment has been cast aside to make it a practical, sensible, story- and-a-half house. The advantages are instantly apparent — it has excellent arrangement, is inex- pensive to build and costs little to heat. Its wide cornices and well proportioned dormer relieve any suggestion of plainness. The comfort- able front porch may be economically screened and used for many months of the year. The arrangement of the first floor has proved very popular. Just off the large living room is a pleasant sleeping room with three windows. This is a most desirable bedroom on hot summer nights. If it is not needed as a bedroom it serves excellently as a music room, den or library. A handsome open stairway leads upstairs from the dining room. On the second floor are two spacious bedrooms, each with two closets 9% feet long. There is surely no lack of closet room in this home I The kitchen is well arranged and provided with plenty of light by a large twin window. The rear door opens on a most convenient little porch where the refrigerator may be placed. A grade entrance giving direct access to the cellar is a real feature, enabling supplies to be brought in and ashes to be taken out without cluttering up the kitchen. The plans provide for a cellar under the entire' house. We furnish cellar sash and frames. For a neat, compact home at a very reasonable price we unhesitatingly recommend "The Maywood.*' It is a home of which you may be justly proud in any community. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 77 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Vandalia" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Four Rooms and Bath at Very Low Cost THE dignified and attractive exterior of this little home with its four rooms and bath is sure to appeal to you. The dormer in the roof adds much to its appearance without greatly increasing the cost. The large front porch with steps planned to be of concrete, gives the impression of substantial worth often lacking in even more expensive homes. Combining the living and dining room in a home of this size is an entirely satisfactory arrangement, giving one large room in preference to two smaller ones. This room is well lighted by two windows and a glazed front door. The range, sink and our kitchen case No. 860 (see Page 53) are so arranged in the kitchen that there is ample room to work without feeling crowded. The cellar stairs lead down three steps to a combined grade and rear door. The bath is reached through a small hall in which a specially designed linen closet is conveniently located. The bedrooms, each with a closet, are surprisingly large, well lighted and well ventilated for a home of this size. The element of economy is furthered by the fact that "The Vandalia" is square. One cannot help being impressed with the unusually low price we are able to place on this compact yet roomy, neat appearing home. NOTE: Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Vandalia," Colonial Yellow paint for the sidewalls and White for the trim. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Bedroom Wx ir-3" LlYM<3 iDUUG R.'At M'-Cfx Il'O" PofLC H tfcrxCrG Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 24 feet long Wardway Homes for An Investment Do you own your own home and also have a little money ahead? Possibly the savings are drawing 3 or 4 per cent in a savings account. That is goodjbut success today is built on betters and bests. Better would be to buy another home for an investment. Best is to buy material and have a home built to rent or sell. Why buy an already built house when you want an investment? Someone has already reaped a profit as builder. Why not begin back of that— and get that much more profit? You say you don't know how to begin, or to proceed after you have begun? That is just where Wardway Service and Wardway Homes come in. All information on "how to build" included with your order. Would a house in a good locality rent readily at $20 a month? All right — that is 6% on $4,000. Take any $1,000 home in this book. Figure $1,800 to $1,900 for this erected — without lot. Add cost of lot and incidentals. You have $2,300 or $2,400 invested? Deduct taxes and insurance from rent. How does this compare with a savings account at 4% or even a loan at 6%? Page 78 Wardway Homes "The Avoca"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut ZZ'O" POBCH IGOV810' Size of Home, 22 feet wide by 26 feet long Remarkably Low Priced Four-Room Home WARDWAY architects have been most successful in making inexpensive homes attractive. "The Avoca" is no exception. Most excellent taste has been shown in the planning and arrangement of this cozy design. The complete harmony of porch and main roof and the proper spacing of windows and doors, combine to give this little home a most attractive appearance. The outside walls are covered with siding to the belt line and clear red cedar shingles from that point to the frieze board. The open cornice with its exposed rafters is both economical and pleasing. Step into this little home and you will be agreeably surprised with the amount of space in its four rooms — every inch is fully utilized. The large size living room is connected by a wide cased opening to the dining room in the rear, which is also amply large. To the left of the living room is a good size bedroom well arranged for placing of all necessary bedroom furniture. Each room has windows in two walls, insuring always plenty of light and air. The good size closets should not be overlooked. The one off the kitchen will serve as a handy pantry, and storage space of this kind comes in very handy to the housewife in the small home. You would scarcely expect to find so complete and well arranged a kitchen in a home where economy of space and material is essential. Yet we include our case No. 861 — placed so that the worktable conies directly under a window. The sink and range are located to save steps. A closet affords an unusually large amount of space for utensils or other supplies. In fact "The Avoca" has been designed to include as far as possible all the conveniences found in the larger and more expensive homes. The plans do not provide for any cellar under this home. However, the chimney is located so that stoves can be conveniently placed wherever desired. If four rooms are enough you will never regret the purchase of this nicely proportioned, well arranged home. It is distinctly a value at the price quoted, and is truly representative of the savings to be had by building the Wardway way. Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, grass green stain for sidewall shingles, cream paint for body and white for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiling, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on water supply system for this home. Page 79 See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Huron"— Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Distinctive Home, Exceptionally Well Planned I IT IS the square type of home which appeals to the greatest, num- ber ol home buyers. This is not to be wondered at, as this style of home gives more value for the money invested than any other you might build. Square lines mean economical construc- tion costs, simple and attractive design, and large rooms well arranged for the placing of interior furnishings. To say that a home of square lines can not be attractive, would be foolish, when von consider the effective way in which our architects have worked out the coils true t ion and arrangement of this beautiful home pictured above. We want to call your particular attention to the wide spreading exposed eaves of the porch, dormer and main roof of the home. Each is designed with just the proper amount of overhang and the right pitch, and is in perfect proportion to the building. Any tendency toward plainness in the appearance of this home has been eliminated by varying the construction of the side walls, using siding and corner boardsbelow the belt course, with stained shingles above. The win- dows are also provided with divided light upper sash, which adds one more attractive feature to the exterior. The wide, roomy front porch is something which should not be over- looked, as this will be especially appreciated during the warm summer months. The double column roof support is rather unusual, and still further sets this home apart from the usual run of plain, ill proportioned square dwellings. On entering the home, you are at once delighted with a spacious living room which is connected with the dining room by a wide cased opening. Direct Iv back of the dining room Is the kitchen, which is provided with our flue built in kitchen cabinet No. 860, shown on Page 53. Notice how conveniently the kitchen is connected with the basement and outdoors by the grade and cellar stairway. On the second floor of the home, a well lighted hall connects the three bedrooms and bath. Careful planning has provided each bedroom with ample closet space, and an abundance of light and ventilation is afforded by two large windows in each room. Our built in linen closet, shown on Page 53, is also furnished with this home, and is a feature which will be greatly appreciated by the housekeeper as it provides an ideal storage space forlinensand bedding. How seldom is a feature of this kind found In homes quoted at the price asked for the "Huron" design. If you contemplate the erection of a new home and want to obtain the greatest possible value for your investment, this home surely deserves your favorable consideration. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 FIRST FLOOR PLAN Size of Home, 22 feet wide by 24 feet long Unless you request other r/ise, we will furnish for the "Huron," white paint for body and trim, and dark brown for side wall shingles. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment , plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sug- gestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home, if your location requires these. Page 80 Wardway Homes "The Birchwood"— Materials Furnished Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Most Popular Five -Room Home ZV-O Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 36 feet long |lL_r^ See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 THE "Birchwood" certainly looks like a real home with its broad, comfortable lines so characteristic of the bungalow style of architecture. It certainly combines a most attractive exterior with a remarkably convenient and well arranged interior, and is a home which one might be proud to build in any community. The home has many unique features which lend to it individuality, and sets it apart as a home very unlike the usual run of bungalows. The windows have been furnished in the two-light design, made exceptionally wide, and seem to fit in perfectly with the general design of the home. The wide belt course above the windows, which also serves as a cornice frieze board, is rather unusual, as is also the construction of the porch with its roof combined with the main roof of the home. Large stone buttresses have been designed as porch column sup- ports, and these seem to be in exact keeping with this sturdy and substantially constructed part of the home. Our architects have eliminated what would otherwise be a long plain wall space by the project- ing bay in the dining room, which not only adds greatly to the appearance of the home, but at the same time increases somewhat the size of the dining room. A covered back porch is also provided with latticed panels on each side, giving privacy and a shelter for the back door. The interior is very well planned. The living room is of good size, with a handy cloak closet just inside the front door. The dining room is even larger, and the wide cased opening between these rooms permits their being used practically as one when the occasion demands. The kitchen, which is connected with the dining room by means of a swing door, is provided with our kitchen case No. 861, shown on Page 53. This gives convenient storage space for dishes and other kitchen utensils. Both bedrooms and bath are entirely separated from the other rooms of the home, and all open onto a connecting hall. This is an excellent arrangement and gives the much desired privacy for these rooms of the home. Each bedroom has two windows, which gives cross ventilation and an abundance of light. The front bedroom is particularly spacious, and the little nook at the front makes an excellent space for the baby's crib or a fine sewing corner. The more you study this home, the more you will be won by it. Viewed from every angle, it is sure to give solid comfort, while the unusually attractive price at which it is quoted indicates its economy. Unless you request otherwise, we will furnish for the "Birchwood," pure gray paint for side walls, and white for trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home, if your location requires these. Page 81 Montgomery Ward & Co. The Raymond" — Materials Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Moderate Priced Home of Attractive Design UNUSUALLY skillful designing has overcome, in "The Raymond," much of the monotony of appearance found in homes of moderate cost. The strik- ingly handsome exterior, its gracefully balanced proportions, and the ex- ceptionally pleasing way in which each detail has been arranged, give this Wardway Home the charm and dignity of a home costing more than twice as much, if built without the benefit of Ward's experience. The price makes a distinct appeal to all who must be careful of expenditures. No extravagance, no waste, nothing but sound common sense and good judgment is found in the exterior or interior design. It is a home economical to build, requires but very little ground space, and is easy to keep warm and comfortable during the cold months. These, added to its beautiful appearance, leave little more for the most critical and discriminating buyer to wish. The interior has been planned with your comfort and utmost convenience constantly in mind. Every inch of floor space has been used to the greatest possible advantage. The large dining and living room which is entered from the roomy porch demonstrates this point admirably. Where some might have made two rooms of this, Wardway architects knew that you would prefer one large, well lighted and thoroughly livable room to two small, dark rooms. You will agree, after studying the accompanying floor plan, that they were right and that this large and comfortable room is one of the features which raise "The Raymond" far above other homes of its price. A hall opening off the living room allows free access to the conveniently located bathroom, which also is handy to the two bedrooms of generous size which are found, one on each side of it, at opposite ends of the hall. A roomy closet is in each bedroom. Large twin windows in the kitchen provide ample light and are placed so as to afford light at the sink, where it is generally most needed, without obstructing the light for the rest of the room. Steps lead down to the cellar from the kitchen. Considering beauty of appearance, convenience of arrangement, economy to build, and low cost of heating, "The Raymond" offers as much, we believe, as any home ever seen. It furnishes an actual example — proof that cannot be contradicted — of how building a Wardway Home saves you money, now and in the years to come, and assures you satisfaction and comfort in the house itself. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise, we furnish for the "Raymond," deep gray paint for the body and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio asphalt shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Size of Home, 22 feet wide by 30 feet long Page 82 Wardway Homes "The Fordyce" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Wonderful Value in a Two Bedroom Home 26 7 0' Size of Home 26 feet wide by 28 feet long Unless specified to the contrary we furnish pure gray paint for side walls and white for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating, plumbing, and lighting, for this home. *'/TYHE FORDYCE" is a practical, attractive little home with four rooms and a bath, at a very moderate price. It is the style of home which appeals to many *** prospective home buyers. Nor has appearance been sacrificed in the slightest degree. The simple hip roof, the wide closed cornice and the broad frieze which circles the home just below it, all combine to give one a most favorable impression. The large front porch which nestles under the main roof of the building, is full eight feet wide and extends the entire width of the house. This porch is especially enjoyable during the summer months. The living room is arranged to allow space near the kitchen for a dining table, should you wish to use it as a dining room. The front bedroom is comfortably and easily heated by the living room stove through the door connecting the two. Similarly, the rear bedroom door is near the kitchen range, which makes a stove in the rear bedroom un- necessary. These are little features which mean real economy each winter and are the results of careful planning by our Wardway Home designers. The bath is entered directly from both bedrooms, each of which has a closet; and windows in adjoining walls provide excellent circulation of air, thereby keeping the rooms cool during the hot summer months. It is only three steps down to the combined grade and rear door — a convenient and money saving arrangement. From the grade entry the steps continue on down to the basement, for which we furnish frames and sash. This inside cellar passage is a feature every housewife will appreciate, and one seldom found in a home costing so little. There are no trips outside on errands to the cellar on snowy winter days. Supplies are taken into and out of the cellar with utmost ease. The little nook in one corner of the kitchen affords an ideal spot for the refrigerator. We venture the opinion that you will look far before discovering a value that even approaches this. Our regular high grade Wardway specifications apply of course, which insures your getting only the best in both materials and construction — in other words, full satisfactory value for your money. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Page 83 Montgomery Ward & Co. The Royston"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut A Well Planned Four-Room Cottage THE usual unattractive appearance of a low priced home is overcome in our * 'Royston* * design. Economy without sacrifice of good appearance has been the aim of the architect and you will agree he has succeeded. This neat little home with its broad porch and hip roof extending out to form the wide eaves, contains an excep- tional amount of living space for the money it costs, and is completely equipped with the convenient features of the larger Wardway Homes. The front door leads directly into the living room, which may also be used for a dining room when more space is necessary. There are two big bedrooms at the left, each with its own closet. Each bedroom has a window in each wall, furnishing cross ventilation and making the rooms cheerful and cool in the hottest weather. Right next to the bathroom is a linen closet. This is furnished complete at no extra cost and is exactly like the one illustrated on Page 52, containing plenty of room for all extra bedding, linen and other supplies. Notice that in the kitchen our case No. 861 is supplied. It is illustrated on Page 53. This is furnished complete to build right into the wall. There is no cellar provided in the plan of this home and no cellar sash furnished, though a cellar can easily be excavated if desired. The necessary frames and sash for the cellar could be furnished at very little extra expense. The chimney is well placed for stove heating. "The Royston" is a charming cottage plan certain to please. It is a cozy, comfortable little home brought within the reach of the man of moderate means by the ingenuity and skill of our designers. Make a start; invest your savings in a home. There is no investment which brings greater returns in genuine satisfaction and comfort than the investment in your own home — a place to keep your loved ones. Becoming a home owner automatically raises your rank in your community to a noticeable degree. This is true in a financial way as well as in a social way. Besides giving you the supreme satisfaction of living in a home that is more than four walls and a roof, a home of your own improves your standing with all those with whom you do business. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 28 feet wide by 22 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for "The Royston" Deep Gray paint for the body and White for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens, and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for suggestions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 84 Wardway Homes 'The Detroit" — Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut An Attractive Home at a Bargain Price it ■= THE DETROIT'* represents a style of architecture and arrangement of interior that is universally? popular. Convenience of arrangement, abun- dance of light and low erection and upkeep cost are its distinguishing characteristics. It looks equally as well whether erected in the country or in the city, as it is a favorite with both our city and farm customers. The low, broad and comfortable lines of the bungalow give to this conveniently compact little home a most attractive appearance. The simple hip roof well protects the front porch, while the dormer with shingled walls breaks the severe roof line and adds much to the attractiveness of the exterior. The living room is lighted by two windows and a glazed front door, which affords plenty of light and ventilation. The dining room is of the same size, lighted by a twin window and connected with the living room by a wide, attractive archway. Easy access from kitchen to dining room is obtained through our double-action swinging door. Each of the two bedrooms is provided with a closet and affords well arranged space for bed, dresser and other furniture. The bath off the kitchen is accessible yet in a position which affords the privacy desired. This location also makes it possible to use the space devoted to the bathroom for a pantry, where a bathroom is not desired. The large porch extending across the entire front of the home affords comfort to the entire family during the warm summer months. The ceiling height is 8 feet 6 inches. "The Detroit" combines the maximum of good commonsense arrangement with a minimum price. We doubt whether a five-room and bath home offering as great a value is to be obtained anywhere else. It is a cozy, comfortable home you will always enjoy. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Size of Home, 24 feet wide by 30 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, light slate paint for the sidewalls and ivory for the trim. See Page 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 85 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Colton"— Material Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Unusually Attractive Four-Room Bungalow THIS unique little home with its most pleasing exterior, never fails to attract attention. The usual plain gable roof lines have been cleverly varied by the designer and the bracketed, hooded entiance not only serves to protect the front door from the weather, but also adds a most pleasing touch to the front of the home. The tasteful placing of the lattice around the double front windows tends to further enhance the beauty of this home. "The Colton" is a plan which utilizes every dollar's worth of material for real living space. Observe the four fine rooms and bath which it contains. Al- though all the conveniences and improvements which the most modern homes have are included in this Wardway design, yet the ground space it covers is not large. But when you enter, the effect is anything but that of a small home. On entering this home you are immediately impressed with the spaciousness of the living room, which is full 16 feet long. This room is of sufficient size to be used as a living room and dining room combined, and is well lighted by the large double window and glazed front door. Both the bedrooms are of good size and each has a big closet. The kitchen is arranged to be most economical in space and time saving, and is completely equipped with our case No. 861, which has room for all the kitchen equipment and supplies. The bathroom is really unusually large and would be considered so even in a big home. The location of the bathroom is such that it can be used as a pantry or sewing room if not desired for bathroom. The convenience of arrangement must impress you favorably as you consider this home when built. Remember that our price includes all material to build this home, as specified on Pages 10 and 11, including the lattice work shown in the illustration. We also furnish all cellar sash and material for the cellar hatchway entrance. See Prices on Pages 1 to 4 — Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 Unless you request otherwise we furnish for this home, Colonial yellow for sidewalls and white paint for the trim. See Pagt 4 for cost of heating equipment, plumbing, electric wiring, storm sash, screens and your option of Radio Asphalt Shingles and oak flooring and finish. Write us for sugges- tions and estimates on a water supply system and sewage disposal for this home. Page 86 Size of Home 20 feet wide by 28 feet long Wardway Homes "The Pullman"— Materials Supplied Either Ready-Cut or Not Ready-Cut Cozy Little Cottage at a Bargain Price IF YOU are interested in a cozy little home at small cost but representing big value/ 'The Pullman" should have your ready approval. While not large in size, it is as attractive as many larger homes which cost considerably more. The usual objection of plain and unattractive appearance which is made against the small house does not apply to "The Pullman." It would be quite expensive to have such a house specially designed, but the cost of Wardway architectural service is distributed among so many homes it amounts to very little for one. The hip roof instead of the usual gable roof, the pleasant porch with its two columns resting on cement piers, the arrangement of windows and exposed rafter ends on porch and main roof, give to this little home all the attractiveness of a larger one and at much less cost. The interior is cozy and compact, comprising four fine rooms well planned, so as to utilize every square inch of space. A pantry off the kitchen and two closets, one off each bedroom, are seldom found in a home of this size. The ceiling height is 8 feet 4 inches. Not only is this a very economical home to build, but it is also very easily and economically heated. This home is designed without basement to keep down the cost. A basement may be had if wanted, however, and entrance effected by constructing an outside hatchway at the rear. Cellar sash and hatchway are not included at price quoted. If a house of this size is large enough, you may select "The Pullman" with absolute assurance of getting the most for your money. Saved $450 and Perfecdy Satisfied "I purchased The 'Pullman' ready-cut home from you last year. Every- thing was in first class shape, just as you guaranteed it to be, and plenty of materials for everything. I did not have to buy anything extra and had no trouble following the plans. "I consider that I saved $450 on it, and am perfectly satisfied with it; and if I build another home it will be a Wardway Home." George G. Smith, Jacksonville, 111. Printed with Mr. Smith's Permission 20fe°eTwide See Prices on Pages 1 to ^Specifications on Pages 10 and 11 by 26 feet long Unless you request otherwise we furnish for the "Pullman,* ' deep gray paint for the body and white for the trim. Page 87 Montgomery Ward & Co "The Mackinac" (Shown above) EVERY detail that can make for summer comfort has been included in this wonderful design. Note the big screened porch and the high-ceilinged living room, fully two stories in extent. What you want in a summer cottage is plenty of light, air and room. "The Mackinac" provides all these in abundance. No matter how hot the days, it is bound to be cool, and if the weather is cool, the fine fireplace guarantees cozy comfort. Three bedrooms, a kitchen and dining room provide ample space for the practical needs of vacation life, and leave the living quar- ters free at all times. Although not a large cottage, there is a sur- prising amount of room in "The Mackinac." Remember, you get all material to build this house just as shown in the picture, with the exception of the masonry and fireplace — «. „ The Bayyiew » (Shown below) ONE of the most practical and livable summer homes ever designed. Plenty of room — convenient ar- rangement — a good looking summer home in any community. Note the huge porch, 26 by 10 feet. The chimney is so placed that stoves can be used for heat in the spring and fall. 2610' FIRST FLOOR PLAN "The Mackinac" Size 28 by 24 feet SECOND FLOOR PLAN See Prices of These Cottages on Page 3 Specifications on Page 92 Page 88 Wardway Homes KITCHEN * h 91X719" BEDROOM 12!0V7J9' - i FLOOR PLAN— CHARLEVOIX Size 26 by 30 feet "The Charlevoix" (Shown above) THIS beautiful little shingled cottage fits right in with any summer resort company. It has an un- usually good floor plan with plenty of room and plenty of conveniences which you do not expect in a summer cottage. Yet it is inexpensive and very easy to build. The porch screens are furnished. Everything with the exception of the masonry is shipped complete to build this cottage. "The Minnetonka" (Shown below) A DELIGHTFULLY designed little summer cottage. Note the excellent floor plan with closet space provided. Wardway Ready- Cut System and complete specifications make this and our other summer homes so easy to erect and so low in cost that there is no reason for not having summer comfort. See Prices on Page 3 — Specifications on Page 92 LlVlrtQ Hoom H-O'Xl^fo' ^-j^ FLOOR PLAN— MINNETONKA Size 26 by 30 feet Page 89 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Gary"— Material Supplied Ready-Cut Only Attractive Four -Room Cottage — Two Sizes A SIMPLE and logically arranged four-room cottage. ( This is our "Gary" design, which we can supply in two sizes— "A" and "B" — as shown below. This is a thoroughly comfortable, good looking home. Cottages shown on Pages 90, 91 and 92 represent the greatest values on the market in livable and substantial dwellings. They are ideal for indus- trial purposes and for housing workmen. When considering them, note carefully the high specifications given to the right. They apply only to the homes on these three pages. The frills have been omitted but the material is of good grade, and the structures are thoroughly satisfactory and lasting. The fact that material is cut-to- fit makes possible such large savings in construction that we believe these homes are today by all means lowest in complete final cost of any build- ings of their type. We offer special discounts on these homes when ordered in quantities. Write for our special offer. GARY Specifications of Material for Ready-Cut Cottages Shown on Pages 90, 91, 92 See Prices on Page 3 All timbers and dimension lumber No. 1 Yellow Pine. SILLS— 4 by 6 sills and girders, out- to- fit. JOISTS — 2 by 8 floor joists, 2 by 4 ceiling joists, cut-to-fit . STUDDING AND RAFTERS — 2 by 4 for outside and inside walls and rafters, cut-to-tit. (Ceilings are 8 feet 1 inch high.) NOTE: — Owing to extreme simplicity of construction of these cottages, we have found it unnecessary to notch the wall plates as we do for Wardway Ready-Cut Homes. SIDING — 1 by 6 clear Yellow Pine drop siding, cut-to-tit. ROOF BOARDS— Main roof covered with 1 by 6 No. 2 Yellow Pine boards, laid tight. Cornice and porch roofs covered with 1 by 4 No. 1 Yellow Pine drop siding, cut-to-fit, ROOFING — Radio slate surfaced roofing — red or green- (State which color is wanted.) FLOORS— 1 by 4 (3 34-inch face) No. 1 Yellow Pine, cut-to- fit, WALLS — All inside walls and ceilings are lined with Ward's Superb Fiber Wall Board. DOORS — Glass front and rear doors. Inside doors five cross panel Fir, 1 % inches thick. All doors mortised for locks. WINDOWS— Standard White Pine four-light windows as shown including White Pine frames. Cut-to- fit and bundled. INTERIOR FINISH — All doors and windows are cased with square edge casings. Base square edge, necessary molding, etc., all clear Yellow Pine. HARDWARE — Nails for the complete building, locks and hinges for doors, spring bolts for windows. PAINT — Two coats of Coverall paint, any color, for all outside walls and porch ceilings. Two coats Wardway porch floor paint for all porch floors. One coat Penetrating Art Wood stain for all interior woodwork. One coat of boiled linseed oil for interior floors. Ward's kalsomine, any color, with proper sizing, furnished for all inside walls and ceilings. CEILINGS — Ward's Superb Fiber Wall Board is furnished for ceilings. Plans and directions free. All joists, studding and rafters are spaced 2 feet on centers. Size of material is properly figured to provide ample strength for all parts of the building. We do not furnish piers, as native blocks are often available or masonry is preferred. We include sufficient scaffold lumber for the easy erection of the building; also tar paper for covering the finish lumber. 26 BY 26 FEET Page 90 Wardway Homes "The Akron" (Shown above) FIVE big rooms and a porch of good size are included in this design. It provides plenty of room for a large family and is much in demand even where the family is small, as one or two rooms can be rented, thus increasing the family income materially. Note the fine specifications for this home on Page 90 and the unusually low prices on Page 3 of the book. Realize too, that the construction cost of this house is very low on account of the amount of work done at the mills. An average workman, even though not skilled in carpentry can construct one of these houses, for practically all the difficult work is done and the plans are very complete. See Prices on Page 3 — Specifications on Page 90 "The Bridgeport" (Shown below) THREE rooms of comfort and convenience at a price which makes this one of the biggest home bargains of the year, we believe. Complete materials are furnished in accordance with specifications on Page 90. All materials are cut to fit — all you have to do is to nail them together. Any handy man can erect this cottage without the help of skilled labor. See Prices of these Cottages on Page 3 Specifica- tions on Page 9 "The Bridgeport" Size 18 by 22 feet Page 91 Montgomery Ward & Co. H- Size 18 by 22 feet "The McKeeSpOrt"— Material Supplied Ready-Cut Only rp\HIS snug little cottage provides ample living space, at a minimum cost, for the small family. All fancy details have been omitted in order to bring the cost of ade- quate shelter down to absolute rock bottom. The construction is so simple and our system of preparing material ready-cut so complete, that two men can erect this house in an astonishingly short space of time, even though they are not carpenters. The cost constructed would be very little more than the cost of the material. See specifications for these "McKeesport" and "Youngstown" cottages on Page 90. Prices on Page 3. t4 : 0' "The YoiingStOWIl"— Ready-Cut Only \HIS design is the most pretentious of our workmen's cottages. It provides ample living space for a large family. If all the rooms are not needed to house the family, it is always possible to rent one or i^eofthem, a ■ which makes "The Youngstown'* a popular design in any industrial community. ^ScatoTpt 90 care P fu?ly and note the thoroughly high quality of all Lyug Look 15-3'nIW BEDROOM fact pleteatthe ready-cut mill; and when you consider the price realize too that the cost c* materials quoted represents a large part of the construction cost. The cost ot this cottage completed is extremely low. See prices on Page 3. Bedroom Bedxdom POR-CH 18-GiGO ~Q~ Size 24 by 36 feet Snerifications— Readv-Cut Summer Cottages Shown on Pages 88 and 89 .n lumber No. 1 Yellow Pine. ROOFBOARDS-1 by 6 No ,2 J ellow All timbers and dimension .. All surfaced one side and one edge. SILLS AND GIRDERS — 4 by 6, cut-to-fit. MAIN FLOOR JOIST — 2 by 8, cut-to-fit. PORCH FLOOR JOIST— 2 by 6, cut-to-fit. RAFTERS— 2 by 4, cut-to-fit. STUDDING; — 2 by 3, 8 feet high, cut-to-fit, INSIDE DOOR POSTS AND PLATES— 2 by 3, PORCH POSTS AND BEAM— Cut-to-flt FLOORING— 1 bv 4 (Sli-inch face) No. 1 Common Yellow Pine, cut-to-flt. .-,.-** PARTITIONS— I by 4 No. 1 Yellow Pine beaded and matched (partitions S feet high), cut-to-fit. OUTSIDE WALLS— 1 by Clear Yellow Pine drop siding, cut-to-flt. Cottages "Charlevoix and "Minnetonka" have outside walls of 1 by 6 No. 2 matched sheathing, covered with Star A Star Red Cedar Shingles. Pages ! Pine dressed ""and matched, cut-to-fit, laid tight. ROOFING — Radio slate surfaced roofing, green. (State wliicli color is wanted.) OUTSIDE MOLDINGS— Screen molding and quar- ter round Clear White Pine or Fir. DOORS— Outside glass doors, 2-6 by 6-6, IK, mor- tised for locks. Inside doors 5X Panel Fir, mortised for locks. SASH— S" by 14" glass size, divided 6 lights. Sashes are hinged to swing in. m ^^ RUSTLESS SCREEN WIRE— For porches and windows, complete molding. Also strong screen HARDWARE— Locks and hinges for all doors. Spring bolts for windows. Coat and hat hooks for closets. Nails complete as required for all parts of every house. Page 92 red or covering all with screen doors for front PAINT — Coverall Brand Paint, two coats, for all outside woodwork. Floor paint for porch floors. These specifications apply only to houses illustrated on Pages SS and 89. All joists, outside studding and rafters are spaced two feet on centers. Size of material is properly figured to provide ample strength for all parts of the building. All lumber exposed in the house is smoothed, so that It can be left natural or painted or stained as desired. Summer cottages do not have ceilings. Partitions are S feet high. We include sufficient scaffold lumber for the easy erection of the building; also tar paper for cover- ing the finish lumber. NOTE: — Owing to extreme simplicity of construc- tion of these summer cottages, many of our cus- tomers find it a pleasant experience to erect them themselves. Wardway Garages "The Dearborn" Garage Inexpensive and Serviceable Garages See Prices on Page 3 COMPLETE plans are furnished free, and all material is cut to fit — which makes these Garages very simple to build. You can erect them yourself without any trouble. They are by no means flimsy structures, but a permanent, watertight and weatherproof protection for your car, which with ordinary care will last as long as your house. Both designs are strongly built garages, at a price which makes their complete cost extremely low. They are made of No. 1 lumber, all cut to fit and ready to nail up. The hard- ware is finest quality. Two coats of paint are included. The roof is covered with durable three-ply slate surfaced Asphalt roofing, and will last indefinitely. Specifications and materials for the two garages shown on this page are given below. Specifications of Construction and Materials for "Dearborn" and "Dort" Garages SILLS, PLATES, RAFTERS AND FRAMING— 2 by 4 No. 1 Yellow Pine, with 2 by 6 ridge. DOOR POSTS— 4 by 4 No. 1 Yellow Pine. HARDWARE — For doors: Strap hinges, foot and head bolts, and rim lock with two keys. For sash : Hinges and fasteners. Nails for entire building. PAINT — Two coats Coverall House Paint for outside walls and doors. Side walls, 8 feet high. SIDING — 1 by 6 No. 1 Yellow Pine dressed and matched, set vertically. ROOF — 1 by 8 boards laid tight, cur to fit, covered with three-ply guaranteed Radio slate surfaced roofing. DOORS — 1 by 6 beaded siding with stiles and rails for back, cut to fit, but not nailed together; for opening 8 feet by 8 feet — or completely manufactured glazed doors as shown. SASH — Two sash for each garage, to open in. All inaterial cut to fit. NOTE: These garages are figured to rest on a cement or cinder floor. N^* wood flooring or other floor material is included. PLANS and blueprints are furnished free. Sizes: "Dearborn" and "Dort" Ready-Cut Garages 10 feet wide by 16 feet long .1 For Prices of 12 feet wide by 18 feet long V These Garages 14 feet wide by 20 feet long J See Page 3 "The Dort" Garage Page 93 Montgomery Ward & Co. "The Flinf'-LCar Garage "The Detroit- '-1-Car Garage Economy in Wardway Garages all the material for these garages is cut to fit at the Specifications of Flint and Detroit Garages l\ mill and complete plans are furnished. The construe- SILLS— 2 by 6 No. 1 Yellow Pine. -*^*- tion is so simple that you can erect your garage your- gxTJDDING AND RAFTERS— 2 by 4 No. 1 Yellow Pine, self. Even if you hire the work done, the construction is so space d 2 feet on centers. easy that the finished cost is but little more than the price R0 OF 1 by 6 No. 2 Yellow Pine, dressed and matched quoted on Page 3 of this book. sheathing, covered with Radio shingle roll slate surfaced All window frames are made at the factory and shipped roofing, red or green. (State which is wanted.) ready to use. Garage doors are built complete and are shipped SIDING — 1 by 6 Clear Yellow Pine drop siding, ready to hang. They are as fine as can be bought, made of D qORS— Clear White Pine doors each 4 feet by 8 feet, 1% clear white pine lM inches thick, with mortise and tenon j nc hes thick, with solid stiles and rails and beaded panels joints, just like the finest house front door. The hardware is below with glass panels above; very strongly built. Ready unusually fine— long, heavy hinges which hold the doors true tQ hang _ and straight, foot and head bolts, door handle and cylinder WINDOWS— Single garages have one window in each side and locks with small flat keys. Window hardware also is furnished, Qne end . double garag es have two windows in each side and together with all necessary nails as well as paint enough for q ^ fa o * ne end two coats. The highest grade slate surfaced shingle roll SAS H— Size 2 feet 7 inches by 2 feet 5 inches, divided six roofing is included. square lights. Hinged to swing in. Complete with all Read the specifications of these garages carefully and you necessary hardware. will realize that they are not to be compared with the average HARDWARE — Durable japanned hardware for doors, in- poorly constructed building with its home made doors of cheap eluding hinges, foot and head bolts, handle and cylinder material and generally clumsy appearance. Though well i oc k with small flat keys. Hinges and fasteners for sash, designed of the finest material, trim and staunchly con- Nails for entire building. structed these garages cost no more when built than the PAINT— Two coats of Coverall paint for outside walls and averag^ Tnome mlde makeshift. doors. Gray for body and white for trim unless otherwise specified. _ , T5 1 All material cut- to- fit. SizeS Ol GatageS ItlCeS OH 1 age J NOTE:— These garages are figured to rest on a cement or cinder floor. r-j t „+u No wood flooring or other floor material is included. Wig* Length Width Length pLANS and blue prints are furnish ed free. "The Detroit" ... io 16 "The Flint" io i6 Two-Car Garages "The Detroit" ... 12 18 "The Flint" 12 18 Two-car garages in the "Flint" and "Detroit" designs are "The Detroit". ..12 20 "The Flint" 12 20 priced on Page 3 of this book. These double garages "The Detroit" ... 14 20 "The Flint" 14 20 have two sets of double doors, two windows in each side and "The Detroit" . . . 20 20 "The Flint" 20 20 one window in one end. "The Flint"— 2-Car Garage "The Detroit 1 '— 2*Car Garage Page 94 Have Beautiful Lighting Fixtures in Your Home $ CQ Complete Seven- Piece Fixture Set for Five Room House All Metal Parts Are Genuine Brass — White Alabaster Shades TAKE advantage of the low prices are suitable for hall, kitchen or bed- on this complete set, and equip rooms. The Bracket, 363 H 8003, is your home with modern Electric suitable for any room. The Ceiling Fixtures. This attractive set will add Light, 363 H 8004, may be used for greatly to the appearance of your hall, porch or bath room. home; and this is an unusual oppor- tunity to obtain a high grade, hand- some set of seven fixtures at a low cost. Quality and workmanship are never sacrificed at Ward's to make a Fixtures are fitted with satin fin- ished white Alabaster glassware em- bossed in handsome design, except ceiling light, which has frosted ribbed crystal glass ball shade. All metal low price. Each and every Lighting parts are solid brass. Solid brass Fixture sold by Ward's is approved fixtures can not rust, and there is no Buy from I Ward's, and I Have Better Fixtures at Lower Prices plating to wear off and look unsightly. Solid brass construction is not usually found in such low priced fixtures. Hanging fixtures are 36 inches long. All sockets have keys to turn light on and off, except those inside bowls and ceiling light. Fixtures come to you completely wired and ready to install. All fixtures are equipped with time saving, solderless connectors. No bulbs included in price. 363 H 8000— Complete 7-Piece Set. Shipping weight, 34 pounds. .$16.50 Any of These Fixtures May Be Ordered Separately 363 H 8001 — Bowl Fixture. Shipping weight, 8 pounds $3.95 363 H 8002 — Pendant Fixtures. Shipping weight, 3 pounds 1 .45 363 H 80O3— Bracket Light. Shipping weight, 3 pounds 1 .34 363 H 8004 — Ceiling Light. Shipping weight, 3 pounds 84 363 H 8005— Semi-Indirect Shower Fixture. Ship, weight, 11 lbs.. 6.40 by the Board of Underwriters, assur- ing you of proper mechanical and electrical safety. Another big feature of Ward's. The four-light semi -indirect Shower 363 H 8005, with three side lights, is suitable for living room or dining room. The Bowl Fixture, 363 H 8001, without side lights, is suitable for liv- ing room or parlor. Diameter of bowl, 15 inches. The Pendants, 363 H 8002, Another Special Value in Lighting Fixtu res $^%P" r QC Complete ^^Eight'Piece Fixture Set Ready to Install Finished in Handsome Velvet Brown, with Burnished Gold Decorations ONE of the greatest values we have ever been able to offer our customers in a complete set of high grade Lighting Fixtures. Solid brass construction throughout, assuring long wear and satisfactory service. Finished in a beautiful Velvet Brown and Gold that will make an attractive appearance in the home. Velvet Brown is a rich shade of brown that will retain its finish for years, and is not subject to tarnish and discoloration. Velvet Brown Fixtures look like new after long service. Fixtures are fitted with satin white crystal glass shades, attractively tinted in pink and green. At our exceptionally low prices, fix- tures are completely wired and ready to install, with glassware as shown. All hanging fixtures and brackets have key sockets to control the light; ceiling light and light inside ' the bowl are controlled by a wall switch, and are fitted with keyless sockets. Complete Lighting Fixture. Set as shown, consisting of ceiling light, three pendants, bracket, five-light electrolier, two-light electrolier, five- light fixture with bowl. Shipping weight, 50 pounds. 363 H 8865— 8-Piece Set. $35.95 embossed with a floral design and Any of These Fixtures May Be Ordered Separately 363 H 8483 — Five-light Bowl Fixture. Suitable for living room or dining room. Shipping weight, 25 pounds $1 2.50 363 H 8484 — Five-light Electrolier for living room or parlor. Shipping weight, 25 pounds $9.85 363 H 8485 — Pour-light Electrolier for living room. Shipping weight, 23 pounds $7.95 363 H 8487 — Two-light Fixture for bedrooms, large hall, sun porch or den! Shipping weight, 10 pounds $4.95 363 H 8486 — Single Pendant for kitchen, bedroom, bath room, or on stair landings. Shipping weight, 6 pounds $2.1 5 363 H 8502 — Ceiling Light for hall, bedroom, or on stair landings. Shipping weight, 6 pounds . $1 .85 363 H 8489 — Bracket Light for over wash bowl in bath room or over sink in kitchen. Shipping weight, 4 pounds $1 .95 All Metal Parts Genuine Brass Tinted Glassware < Many Other Similar Bargains Are Shown in Our Large General Catalogue Page 95 CONNECTING LAVATORY HANGING SINK Consider the Advantages of Plumbing in Your Home No modern convenience contributes so greatly to the comforts of a home as the bath- room and kitchen with running hot and cold water. Until a very few years ago plumbing was considered a luxury within the reach oi tew. Conditions have changed greatly. Our method of selling high grade sanitary plumbing has helped to make it possible for every home owner to have a modern kitchen and batn- f ° You can do your own plumbing. Many of our other customers have. Our plans and instructions make the work simple and easy. .*..**.« A letter received from F. A. Snow, Brookton, N. Y., tells how easy it is. Mr. Snow says: "Herewith inclosed I am returning to you blue print and instructions for installing my outfit, which I received from you some little time since. "They will be good to loan to some other novice who is installing his own plumbing. The print and insttuetions helped me out all right. Thanks for your help." Published with Mr. Snow's permission. . Plumbing may be installed as easily in old as in new houses. Whatever the conditions are, the individual plans with instructions you receive carefully cover each and every angle of the installation. ^ . . ... _, All of our cast iron porcelain enameled fixtures represent the very latest designs. There are three outfits to select from. Either will give you many years of satisfactory service. The pipe, fittings and other trimmings included with the installations we recommend are all of a standard manufacture. Each item, no matter how small, represents the best material obtainable, also careful work- manship. You can place your order with full confidence that your installation will be complete in every detail. Each home plan has been gone over by a man competent to judge the plumbing needs. We have endeavored to give you the very best at saving prices. Do not hesitate to send us your order for one of the combinations we illustrate. If you are in need of a water supply system, write us about your requirements; or better still, fill out the plumbing information blank enclosed with this book and ask for the General Catalogue. We shall be pleased to answer questions and specially consider your requirements. CONNECTING RANGE BOILER fclie lhicc uuung •-" ww»w». " . — -7--. ;- In most cases our plumbing will outlast the buildings in which it is in stalled. If the combinations we have illustrated do not meet w-th your needs, write us. We shall be more than pleased to give you just what y °The a cast iron used in all the plumbing fixtures we sell is close grained The castings are smooth. The pure white porcelain enamel is applied according to the latest method and fully guaranteed not to crack or chip. Each piece is selected to insure fixtures having a perfect ^h ^ You receive only the very best when ordering plumbing of Montgomery W AU vitTeo^rdfiinaware is the product of the best potteries in the United States, where only experienced workmen are employed. Each piece you select will bear the most rigid and critical inspection on your part. You may rest assured of satisfaction and service. Blackstone Plumbing Set See Prices on Page 4 If you desire the very best plumbing, you can do no better than seiect this combination. All fixtures are of latest design, massive, beautifully matched and sold at a price that will help you make a considerable saving. BATHTUB — An exquisitely finished one-piece cast iron white poi celain enam- eled, full apron bathtub of either the recess, wall, right or left-hand corner pat- tern. Tub furnished complete with either brass, nickel plated, exposed or concealed trimmings. Pattern to be selected de- pends upon your bathroom arrangement. A more beautiful or substantial tub his never been offered our customers before. LAV ATORY— This lavatory has been designed to harmonize with the other bathroom fixtures. It is our cast iron, oval, full apron, white porcelain enam- eled Paramount. Size of top, 22 x 33 inches: bowl, 13 x 18 inches. Equipped with solid brass china indexed Ideal waste, substantial china indexed com- pression faucets and heavy brass supply pipes to wall. All trimmings are nickel plated, carefully and neatly finished. A lavatory you will be proud to have in your bathroom. CLOSET COMBINATION— Best quality, plain design, vitreous china tank, glazed inside and out. Fitted with the latest compound noiseless flushing mechanism. Solid brass nickel plated flushing connection between tank and bowl. Brass nickel plated supply pipe. Syphon jet vitreous china bowl, glazed inside and out. Noiseless, quick flushing and economical. Glazing guaranteed not to" craze, crack or discolor. White celluloid covered wood seat with brass nickel plated full bar hinge. This is our "Madison" combination. SINK — This is our "Windsor" deep apron, white porcelain enameled, Blackstone heavy cast iron sink. Length, 54 inches; width, 20 inches. Height of back, 12 inches. Sink, 30 inches long. Drainboard, 24 inches long. Furnished complete with pair of adjustable legs and cast iron hanger. A better sink is rot manufactured. RANGE BOILER — A 30-gallon standard, carefully tested, galvan- ized range boiler complete with stand, cold water tube and couplings. See Page 4 for Prices of Complete Plumbing Installations Page 96 High Grade Plumbing at Big Value Prices •* ^ T La Salle La Salle Plumbing Set See Prices on Page 4 This is an ideal installation for the home in which it is not desired to use a built-in or recess bathtub, and yet where high grade plumbing fixtures are wanted. BATHTUB— This is our well-known 5-foot ' ' Maldere" massive, cast iron.white porcelain enameled base bathtub, fitted complete with solid brass, china indexed Ideal waste, brass supply pipes and fuller double bath cock. All fittings are heavily nickel plated and finely finished. Outside of tub has special waterproof ivory white finish. LAVATORY — A graceful and sub- stantial white porcelain enameled, cast iron lavatory with full apron — our pop- ular "Waverly." Size, 18 x 24 inches with 12 x 15-inch oval bowl. Height of back, 10 inches. Fitted with heavy, nickel plated brass trap and supply pipes to wall. Well constructed china indexed, nickel plated compression faucets. CLOSET COMBINATION — Best grade vitreous china washdown closet bowl, glazed inside and out. Large water- ways insure quick and positive flushing. Tank is also of vitreous china, glazed inside and out. Compound flushing mechanism of the latest design, almost noiseless in action. Nickel plated flush elbow connection, between tank and bowl, also brass nickel plated supply Well constructed, mahogany finished seat with heavy brass, full bar pipe. Glaze on bowl and tank guaranteed not to craze, crack or discolor hinge. This is our well known "Flavia" combination. SINK — Our "Windsor" deep apron, white porcelain enameled, heavy cast iron sink. Length, 54 inches; width, 20 inches. Height of back, 12 inches. Sink, 30 inches long. Drainboard, 24 inches long. Furnished complete with pair of adjustable legs and cast iron hanger. A better sink is not manufactured. RANGE BOILER — A 30-gallon standard, carefully tested, galvanized range boiler complete with stand, cold water tube and couplings. Sherman Plumbing Set See Prices on Page 4 A low-priced though high grade plumb- ing installation, where a leg bathtub will prove satisfactory. BATHTUB — Heavy cast iron, 5-foot white porcelain enameled leg bath, 30 inches wide with 3-inch roll rim. Com- plete with solid brass waste and overflow fitting, brass supply pipes and double fuller bath cock. All fittings are heavily nickel plated and finely finished. Out- side of tub covered with one coat of white paint. LAVATORY— Half circle pattern white porcelain enameled cast iron lav- atory with full apron — our well known "Dudley." Size, 18x24 inches with 11 x 14-inch bowl. Height of back, 8 inches; fitted with heavy nickel plated brass trap and supply pipes to wall. Substantial china indexed, nickel plated compression faucets. CLOSET COMBINATION— Best grade vitreous china washdown closet bowl, glazed inside and out; large water- ways; thus insuring quick and positive flushing. Oak tank copper lined, with flushing mechanism of the latest design. Tank cover is also of oak. Nickel plated flush elbow connection between tank and bowl; also brass nickel plated supply , ., , '„ , Csnerman pipes. Glaze on bowl guaranteed not to craze, crack or discolor. Well constructed golden oak seat with heavy brass full bar hinge. This is our " Altona" closet combination. o' S I N £,~ A u Vvh , ite P or celain enameled, heavy cast iron, long back, roll rim sink. Length, 42 inches; width, 20 inches. Height of back, 12 inches. bink, 11 inches long. Furnished complete with cast iron wall hanger. This is just the sink in a k'tchen where it is necessary to conserve apace. RANGE BOILER — A 30-gallon standard, carefully tested galvanized range boiler, complete with stand, cold water tube and couplings. All of our boilers are made by one of the oldest concerns engaged in this line of business; therefore you are assured of satisfaction. See Page 4 for Prices of Complete Plumbing Installations Page 97 Sterling Windsor Hot Water Heater For a house without a basement there is no method of heating easier to install, cleaner and more economical to operate than the Sterling Windsor Hot Water Heater. Read what two of our many satisfied customers have to say: The Sterling Windsor Heating Plant I purchased was stall and is giving us satisfaction very simple and easy to install in every way. Many thanks.'* E. G. TROUT, Fostoria, Ohio. (Published with Mr. Trout* s permission.) '*Have the Sterling Windsor Heating Plant installed and we are well pleased in every way. The heater is keep- ing a more even temperature and I am using less fuel than I did with stoves. I think it is an ideal heating system for a small building where there is no basement." WILLIAM KEITH, Orient, 111. (Published with Mr. Keith's permission.) The Sterling Heater is of an attractive design, neatly and carefully finished. The heater may be placed in almost any room and painted to harmonize with the other furnishings. It also acts as a radiator, making it possible in some instances to do away with an additional radiator in the room where the heater stands. The sketch at the top of this page truly illustrates the simplicity of a Sterling Windsor Heating Plant installation. It is this simplicity that makes it possible for us to quote saving prices and yet give our customers a guaranteed installation. The Sterling Windsor Heater is compact — only 48 inches high; the length depending upon the quantity of radiation in your home. Nothing but the highest grade cast iron is used during the process of manufacture. The workmanship is the best. Each casting is smoothly and carefully finished. No additional work is necessary to prepare the heater for aluminum, gold bronze or paint. It is a finished product when it is delivered to your home. The cleanout, feed and ashpit doors are accurately ground, thus giving you perfect fire control and making the heater absolutely dust-tight. There is a stoking grate immediately above the ashpit for the purpose of keeping your fire bright and clean. A heavy ashpan is also included. Each heater is provided with cored openings, so a coil for the purpose of heating water for domestic use may be installed. The smoke travel is long, thus insuring economy in fuel consumption. The Sterling Heater will burn either hard or soft coal, coke or wood with equally satisfactory results. There is no other method of hot water heat that will give you as quick and sure results as a Sterling Windsor installation. I f you wish us to quote prices or want additional information, send us a sketch of your house on bl forwarded with this book. blank Prices on Page 4 for Complete Sterling Windsor Heating Plants Ward's Windsor Furnace A ereat many of our customers prefer Warm Air Furnaces for the purpose of heating their homes. Warm Air is a moderate priced, quick, satisfactory and economicnl ^method of h ing. "Each installation we sell gives the kind of service our customers expect, ceived from one of our customers is printed below: A letter re- Montgomery Ward &. Co., Gentlemen: , . . _ _ _ . . "I put in my Warm Air Furnace and it is O K. I can heat my house all over on the coldest day as warm as I want it. I saved from 50 to 7o dollars by placing my order with you. I installed the plant myself and it was easily done." ART HUR HAGEDORN, Bay Village, Ohio. (Published with Mr. Hagedorn's permission.) indsor Furnace is included with each one of the Warm Air Heating Plants which we recommend for heating the home you select. The radiator, combustion chamber fire- Dots ashpits, grates and fronts of all our Windsor Warm Air Furnaces are made of heavy ?2?iron All the cup joints are large and carefully made to .insure a gas-tight furnace. The feed, ashpit and cleanout doors are accurately fitted, thus insuring a furnace that can be kept under perfect control. The erates are heavy and of the triangular type. Triangular grates insure long and satis- factory service for the reason that only one side is turned up to the fire The feed door is W mSdng it pofsible to burn large chunks of wood Hard or soft coal may also be used as fuel. The ashpit is also large, making the removal of ashes an easy task. All of the warm air registers and fittings we sell are carefully manufactured of the best material obtainable, and each part of the plant will come up to your expectation in every ^ A Warm Air Heating Plant can be automatically regulated by the use of our Windsor Heat Regulator shown on Page 100. The fuel saving alone, within one or two seasons will pay for these regulators. Should you wish to ask questions or obtain more information about our furnace, write us; also request our General Catalogue. Price on Page 4 for Complete Warm Air Heating Plants Page 98 Ward's Windsor Pipeless Furnace THIS is the same Furnace that has given comfort and satisfaction to thousands of our customers in all parts of the United States. In designing and building these furnaces, we con- sidered quality above everything else. Several years have been spent experimenting with various types of pipeless furnaces until we believe we have one of the best furnaces obtainable. Only the best of material is used in building Windsor Pipeless Furnaces. This fact explains the long years of good service rendered by our furnaces. Think of the satisfaction you will have in knowing that your furnace is always ready to respond — that you can keep your home comfortable regardless of the zero winds. That is why we say our Windsor Pipeless Furnaces are reliable. Each furnace must meet our rigid inspection before leaving the factory. Read what one of our customers has to say about his Windsor Pipeless Furnace. More Satisfactory than Stoves "My house is 35 by 28, five rooms downstairs and two rooms upstairs. We had no trouble at all last winter in keeping the entire house warm with your Windsor Pipeless Furnace. Upstair bedrooms got heat through an open stairway. "Burned about six and one-half tons of coal. Cost us about the same as it used to cost us to heat two rooms with stoves and was much more satisfactory." F. V. Johnson, 325 E. Main Ave., Salina, Kansas. (Printed with Mr. Johnson's permission.) Why Windsor Furnaces Are Best The Design of this furnace is the most improved. It delivers all the heat possible through the register allowing very little to escape through the chimney. It will burn hard or soft coal or wood with equal efficiency. The ease of instal- lation is another important feature for anyone can install it in a short time. A complete set of directions is included with each furnace. The Radiator is of heavy cast iron which is more service- able than steel because it will not warp or leak. Windsor Radiators are properly proportioned, wide, deep and abso- lutely gas tight. The Combustion Chamber is made of heavily corru- gated cast iron, generous in size so that gases will be burned properly before entering the radiator. Note in the picture the wide, deep, gas-tight cup joints which prevent the escape of gas and dust into your living rooms. The Firepot is of heavy cast-iron with deep corrugations which increase the heating surface, thereby saving coal. A deep, gas-tight cup joint connects the two sections of the firepot. The Revolving Triangular Grates are hung in pairs with two sides exposed to the air and the third side to the fire. This adds greatly to the life of the grates which will burn all fuels and hold a bright, clean fire. The Doors are large. An important feature. Easy to fire and easy to clean. They are carefully ground to fit closely, permitting no air to enter the furnace, except through the draft door. This assures absolute control over the fire. The Ashpit is wide and deep, with a large door which makes the removal of ashes an easy task. The ashpit draft door is made large to allow the entrance of plenty of air for proper combustion. Plenty of cold air prolongs the life of the grates. Casings, Inner and outer casings are of galvanized iron. The inner casing is lined with asbestos in addition to a lining of deeply corrugated tin, which reflects the heat and sends the warm air into the house instead of radiating it into the basement. The Hood is adjustable for any basement up to eight feet. The inner hood is lined with asbestos, keeping all heat within inner casing. In all, this Windsor Pipeless is a better, heavier, more massive furnace than we have ever built before. See Page 4 for Prices of Windsor Pipeless Furnace in Any Wardway Home A Windsor Pipeless Furnace — 4 Will heat your house in any kind of ' weather from the cool. Fall evenings to the coldest Winter nights. It may be regulated at all times to give only the de- sirable amount of heat. O Will cost less because it will give you ^ long and reliable service, and do it at the lowest possible cost of fuel. O Will give you the highest quality and ^ most economical heating system of its kind at a low cost because we sell thou- sands of these furnaces direct to our cus- tomers with only one small profit added. Diagram Shows Circulation of Heat from. Pipeless Furnace If you wish additional infor- mation, write us* Also send for our General Catalogue which quotes prices and states heating capacities of all furnaces. Page 99 XII "^Jl Here we Illustrate a Windsor Hot Water Boiler correctly In- stalled with the drafts operated by a Windsor Heat Regulator, To obtain the most econ- omical heat lug results, it is necessary that tne boiler and radiators be properly connected. Therefore be sure to take advan- tage of the plans and Instruc- tions we furnish with each com- plete heating plant. You will find the work of installation made easy by our carefully illustrated instructions. Write us about your needs. Ward's Giant Windsor Steam and Hot Water Boilers A boiler is the very heart of a successful heating plant and must be correctly proportioned to insure satisfactory heating results with a minimum amount of fuel. Our boilers are the result of years of successful experience in house heating. A Windsor installation will solve your heating problem for many years. Read what one of our customers writes: "Last fall I purchased a Hot Water System from you and I want to say it is one of the best investments I ever made. The plans are so easy no one could go astray. "I burned only 3% tons of coal, whereas before I burned 4j^ tons and only warmed two rooms." CARL C. GRIMES, Capitol Heights, Md. (Published with Mr. Grimes' permission.) Besides the great comfort a heating plant provides, it is a mighty good investment in any home. Should you at some future time make up your mind to sell, a Windsor Heating Plant will add materially to the value of your property. All Windsor Boilers are made of heavy cast iron. The improved rocking grates are full size and easily operated by a lever. The fire pot is large, which means a slow burning fire with a great deal of heat. The smoke travel is long, consequently a maximum amount of heat is absorbed from the smoke and gases before they pass into the flue. The feed and ash doors are large, making firing and cleaning an easy task. All boilers are cored so that coils may be installed to heat water for domestic use. They will burn hard or soft coal, also wood. You have the acme of efficiency in a Windsor Heating Plant. Should you wish additional information about heating apparatus, ask for our General Catalogue, or send us the enclosed informa- tion blank properly filled out. See Page 4 for Prices of Complete Steam and Hot Water Heating Plants Radiators for Steam and Hot Water At the left is pictured the high grade, plain design radiation fur- nished with the steam and hot water heating plants we recom- mend to satisfactorily heat the home you select. Where the space in which the radiator is to fit is short, and it is desired to get in as much radiation as possible, the four column type of radiator is rec- ommended. Where the space in which the radiator is to be placed is narrow, such as hallways, vesti- bules, bathrooms, etc., the two column or the single column type of radiator is usually best. AH of our radiation is manu- factured of the best material and represents careful workmanship. Each section is rigidly tested and all the surfaces are # smoothly finished, thus making it easy to apply either aluminum or gold bronze to harmonize with your home furnishings. Above Is Illustrated a typical steam radiator connec- tion — showing how the steam Is circu- lated through the ma Ins and branches. Improved Window Seat Radiation Window Seat Radiation is recom- mended for use wherever it is desiredto build a seat over the radiator. Each section contains a number of flues that force the warm air from under the seat into the room. In this way the air is taken in from the bottom of the radiator and thrown up toward the front, so that a perfect circulation of air is maintained and the full heating efficiency of the radiator is secured even if covered with a Beat. This type of radiation is only furnished 14 inches high, and of course is carefully manufactured to insure (satisfaction and the beet heating results. Can b# furnished for either rteam or hot water. Windsor Heat Regulator For use in connection with Pipeless Furnaces, Warm Air, Steam and Hot Water instal- lations. Keeps your home at any desired temperature dur- ing the day or night. The clock, which is mounted on an attractive lemon finish brass base, insures a warm home when you are ready to get up each morning. Outfit consists of thermostat, ther- mometer, clock, motor and crank, ball bearing pulleys, damper chains, wire and dry cells. Can also be furnished without clock, See Prices on Page 4 Six Column Window Radiators Attractive low, plain design, six- column radiator for installations under win- dows or other low places where it is not desired to build a seat. This type of radiator is an exceptionally quick and economical heater for the reason that the cold air as it leaks into a room around the windows is Drought into immediate contact with the hot radiator. This insures perfect circulation of air and an even temperature throughout the room. Window radiation is furnished in 14, 17 and 20 inch heights. Each radiator is carefully tested before shipment. Every eection is smoothly finished. You are assured of the beat product possible at a J real saving in price. Page 100 for Our New FREE Wall Paper Sample Book Select from The Newest Styles ee Mow They Look on the Wall" THE new house is not complete — nor homelike — until the rooms are decorated. 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