Architecture

1939 · réf. 51813 — Bend-Prineville OR & Portland OR: The Miller Lumber Co. “For Better Homes;” Columban Press 1939. 8vo. Triptych which folds out into 6.25 x 9.5 in. w/ house elevation & floor plans on one side photo illustration gate design & floorplan on exterior slight creasing edgewear VG copy from the library of Henry A. Heider 1892-1969 and Russell E. Heider 1919-2005 Portland OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition of this scarce and charming advertising promotional mailer for the Miller Lumber Company which includes floor plans and architectural designs for a Cape Cod Cottage and precursor to Mid-Century Modern ranch home bungalow. The Miller Lumber Company was initially founded in 1911 and by the 1930s was selling kit homes house plans and continued to operate until the modern era. The Miller Lumber Co., “For Better Homes;” Columban Press, unknown