The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910

by Henry L. Wilson

Cozy, charming, and distinctly Californian, the bungalow is an enduring architectural icon. Originally designed to survive earthquakes, the low, rambling structures combined grace, beauty, and comfort at minimum cost.
Early in the twentieth century, Los Angeles architect Henry Wilson, who called himself "The Bungalow Man," compiled 112 of the most popular and economic bungalow blueprints of his time in a catalog for would-be homeowners. Complementing each set of prints was an illustration or photograph of the completed house, which most frequently contained two or three bedrooms with closet space, living and dining rooms, a kitchen with pantry, and a bath.
An ideal reference for preservationists and restorers, this reprint of Wilson's rare catalog represents a wonderful time capsule and invaluable guide to a popular style of American domestic architecture.

Genres: Architecture

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2006

Reviews

[MKF · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book slightly annoying since there would be pages with houses and floorplans that didn't match. The author would show a photo of the house provide a few paragraphs of text then add the house plan. This means the house plan usually ended up being right above the photo of the next house. Without captions to remind you that the plan is from the previous house it's easy to get confused. I'm wondering if it's just this way in the ebook or if the physical copy has the same problem.