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��Building a Bungalow. I

By Geo. M. Petersen

��THE style of architecture best adapt- ed for the homes of a great num- ber of the American people, both for suburban and city use, is without doubt that commonly known as the bungalow.

The bungalow originally came from India and other Far Eastern countries where light con- struction and cool, well ventilated buildings are desir- able. These bunga- lows are really gar- den-houses and are generally one story in height with large, roomy verandas. The bungalow was introduced in Cali- fornia and now is common to all parts of the United States, the construction varying, of course, with the different climatic conditions. Because of the fact that the bunga- low is primarily a

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��garden-house, it is well to locate it on a large lot, on a slight elevation if possible, and surround it with trees and shrubs. For city use, the building should be set well back from the street, from 25 to 30 ft. at least, while in the country it should be located in the center of a large piece of ground or garden spot.

Due to the fact that a large num- ber of architects, or at least so-called architects, have classed all of their architectural mis- fits under the head- ing of "bungalows" it is not uncommon to hear people ex- press themselves as being unfavorable toward them. Oth- ers think they are only a fad and will soon go out of date, while others, and the writer is among the latter class, think that the bun- galow is the most

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