Snug homes of friendly wood, Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau, Little Rock, Ark., 1936

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1936

Location Note

Box 6

GUSN

GUSN-358793

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Description

Plan book for wood homes published by the Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau. Each listing covers a two-page spread with exterior views of the completed home, floor plans, the cubage, a cost estimate, and a paragraph detailing unique features of the house. The end of the plan book contains some articles about constructing and maintaining these homes, as well as specific interior design choices that would compliment the houses.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floor plans
exterior views
articles
houses
wood (plant material)
advertising
business (commercial function)
building materials
construction (assembling)
measurements (dimensions)
pine (wood)
estimates
maintenance
interior design
printed ephemera
pattern books

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, plans ; 12 x 9 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

EP005.425

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2019

Places

Little Rock (Pulaski county, Arkansas)

Record Details

Originator

Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
pattern books

Other Organizations

Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau

Subjects

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Wood
Pine
House
Architecture

Conservation Note

Water damage in the upper right corner, potential mold damage.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 6

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