Mister Harrys

TWO FIREPLACES—one in unique, unmatchable morning-evening snack room—Old Dutch type fireplace off sunny kitchen; second, more formal fireplace in large living room. Gracefully bowed front window. Corner windows in dining room face covered dining porch secluded by garage. Three bedrooms. Two baths, one with dressing room and three closets adjoining. Broken roof lines, neat proportions distinguish exterior

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source: 53 house plans for 1953 by Rudolph A. Matern

THIS HONEYMOON COTTAGE is a sweetheart house. Designed to give the most practical home with least damage to family budget. Caters to the little woman’s love of the pretty and different. Large and unusual window arrangements. Flower boxes. Wide roof overhang protects entrance balanced by built-up masonry planting box under broad living room window. Planned for economical construction, minimum maintenance, easy housekeeping and permanent enjoyment.

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source: 53 house plans for 1953 by Rudolph A. Matern

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LUCKY THE BRIDE who calls this home. With or without basement, each plan has high merits. Living room with dining alcove, a combination of good things of life: fireplace, broad multiple front window graced by built-up flower box, dining space with oversized window will open on future breezeway with barbecue. Smartly-planned kitchen with laundry adjoining in basementless plan, or laundry can be placed in basement. Three bedrooms. Bath off hall. Generous storage. Exterior: cheerful simplicity and quiet dignity.

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source: 53 house plans for 1953 by Rudolph A. Matern

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SUPER DE LUXE RESULTS from minimum construction. This house carried Long Island's top honors in National Association of Home Builders' design competition. Smart, refreshing exterior in harmony with clever room arrangement. Extra long living room-dining room faces garden; extends to 30 feet when third bedroom is not needed. Utility room supplants basement. Features: window wall; split bath; pass-through bar from kitchen; six doors to the outdoors.

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source: 53 house plans for 1953 by Rudolph A. Matern

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TRUE TO THE BEST in architectural planning. Every room off center hall. Living room-dining room in open-planned L, extend 24 feet through house from broad front window to beautiful corner windows facing garden. Unusually large kitchen with windowed breakfast alcove. Three bedrooms, one with private lavatory. Complete bath opens from main hall. Unexpected features: telephone niche, extra large coat closet in foyer, book shelves in living room, work bench and storage area in two-car garage.

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source: 53 house plans for 1953 by Rudolph A. Matern

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ECONOMY MADE ATTRACTIVE. A smartly-balanced low cottage. Three bedrooms. Seven closets. Bath with vanity. Living room and dining room sweep through house in open planning. Rear vestibule serves kitchen, porch, garage and basement. Porch secluded for outdoor dining. Not one inch of wasted space in the house. Almost square kitchen accommodates five for breakfast. Interest and variety achieved in exterior design by different types of windows. Roof overhang shelters inviting entrance.