George T.

Thompson Sons

LOW COST HOMES.

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T.

THOMPSON SONS,

Inc.

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LOW COST HOMES

17,he group of very small hut
architecturally attractive and most practical
homes illustrated herein were especially designed and planned for the average American
family of limited means.
There is no longer any good reason why a
person now paying rent cannot have and
enjoy a home of his own when the same
monev plus a slight additional investment
and pay for it.
have given a great deal of thought and
study to the needs of our community as
applied to small homes, with the result that
our architects were definitely limited to low
cost in attaining sound construction, the
maximum in design, living comfort and conwill huild

We

veniences.

These homes have been very carefully

conform

in a sensihle and pracgeneral appeal rather than to

individual taste. This means that should the
owner at any time desire to dispose of his
home he would find that its resale value had
not greatly depreciated and that financing
could he more easily arranged.

selected to
tical

way

to

In many of these homes vou will note that

two layouts are suggested because of differences in individual taste and requirements in

While the layouts

believe to he the most
satisfactory, it is not necessary, however, that
the home owner adhere to them exactly.
Changes are easily made to suit your preference.
size

and

arrangement.

shown are those we

INDEX*
SIXTY HOMES IN NUMERICAL ORDER

Model

Page
29
29

L-10-1
L-10-2
L-ll-1
L-ll-2
L-12
L-13-1
L-13-2
L-14-1
L-14-2
L-15-1
L-15-2
L-16-1
L-16-2
L-17
L-18-1
L-18-2
L-19-1
L-19-2
L-20-1
L-20-2

6
27
15
15
7
7

22
22
32
32

26
8
8
11

11

14
14

Model
L-21-1
L-21-2
L-22-1
L-22-2
L-22-3
L-22-4
L-22-5
L-22-6
L-23-1
L-23-2
L-24-1
L-24-2
L-25-1
L-25-2
L-26-1
L-26-2
L-27

L-28
L-29
L-30

Page
28
28
16
16
16
17
17
17
3

23
23
30
M)
2
2
13
4

21
5

Model

Page

L-31
L-32-1
L-32-2
L-33-1
L-33-2
L-34-1
L-34-2
L-35

L-36
L-37
L-38
L-39
L-40

.i|n

righted

l>

Ni

19
19

32
27
31

29
25
31

30
30

L-41-1
L-41-2
L-42
L-43

26

L-44
L-45
L-46

20
24

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AT OUR OFFICE. PHONE. WRITE OK CALL AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.
WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE VI M.I. TIMES.
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12

28
28
9
9

18
10

MODEL L-26-1
No matter whether a home is small and compaet it can he marie as artistic,
comfortahle and homelike as the most expensive. A view of the ahove picture
will convince the most skeptical.
This is a neat example of a modern cottage
which ever will he popular. The interior provides large living rooms, plenty
of windows and a very convenient arrangement, so much appreciated hv the
discriminating housewife.
FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH
Our building plan
makes home

service

building easy.

ALTERNATE MODEL

FLOOR PLAN

L-26-2

Page

ODEL

Stone, brick, siding and shingles beautifully combined in a sturdy English

It is a remarkable value because of careful planning.
Housekeeping
is especially pleasant when there is a convenient place for everything.
All
rooms are of good size. The massive chimney which lends such distinction to
the exterior also provides a living room fireplace.

cottage.

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

PLAN 2, FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

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MODEL L-28

This simple

little

in comfort, space
to the

home

four

room house,

and beauty for

builder

who

is

of

Cape Cod

minimum

type, represents a

cost.

looking for something that

maximum

It

will especially appeal

is

unobtrusive in appear-

ance, vet giving an impression of real value and solidity.

FOUR ROOMS, BATH AND DINING SPACE

JF hy pay rent when the same
money will pay for your
own home?

gggasaiaa

FENCING, FOR PRIVACY

FLOOR PLAN

AND BEAUTY
Page

MODEL L-30
A home

that wears well and ever will he popular, because it owes its beauty
good proportions, stability of eonstruetion and harmony of detail. The
interior was planned to insure happy, contented comfort, convenience and
plenty of healthful light and fresh air. Non-essential features which increase
expense are eliminated and standard materials are used throughout.
to

FIVE ROOMS

AND BATH

Our broad experience

and building knowledge
would be of definite
value to you.

L
R

30

PLAN

<:ill\

Page

SHE1

ES

MODEL
An

attractive one-story Colonial

interior

While

designed with

is

it

gives the space

equal only four rooms.

PLAN

PLAN

2.

all

modern

home

suitable for the small family.

The

features necessary for easy housekeeping.

and convenience of five rooms, the building costs

is worthy of careful consideration.

will

This design

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE, UTILITY ROOM AND BATH

WITH BASEMENT
Page

MODEL L-14

For those who would have a distinctive and modern home, either plan is
recommended. This home certainly proves the contention that a small
house may he planned so as to he within the price limits of those of small means
and at the same time contain all the elements of good design and charm.
heartily

PLAN

PLAN 1, FIVE ROOMS AND BATH

2, FOUR ROOMS, BATH AND GARAGE
'

f
i^ng.hjDining

KITCHEN^
9'3'x6'o"

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PLAN

PiiCH

mom

9'3"x9'fe"

MODEL

Only three rooms but equal

This

home

is

At night the living room

to five in effieiency.

can be converted into a bedroom.

The attached garage forms an

L-18

The

living

room

also provides dining space.

integral part of the architecture

and

is

convenient.

designed for those of moderate income.

THREE ROOMS. DINING SPACE, BATH AND GARAGE

ftED.CLol

\2i.hJ

S0"x8'o"

GARAGE.

gfcTxnW

PLAN

PLAN

WITH BASEMENT
PilRP 8

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MODEL L-33

To

the homeseeker with an eye for the different, this design should

strong appeal.

The placement

distinguishing features.
the cost

is

This

of the entrance and hay

home

is

window

LIVING

HALL
|

i,

ROOM

l2'0'x2i'o''

bed! $00A(\
DINETTE.

I2'fei'x9'0"!

&0"x6'o"

IM

AN

make

among

the

of standard, substantial construction yet

within reach of the modest income.

FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE, AND BATH

-ft

are

WITH inSF.MF.NT
Page

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MODEL L-44
A home

like the

ahove enables the owner to secure the most comfort

at the
All excessive details are to a great extent eliminated, yet
The
this Colonial design is modern, pleasing and very substantial looking.
interior provides large, comfortable, well-lighted rooms, plenty of closets and
a most convenient attic which may provide a future room.

least possible cost.

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE

AND BATH

PORCH

[^

I5'fc"xl3'<&'

FLOOR PLAN

VIEW OF DINING SPACE

Page

10

ODEL

This charming English hungalow has a pleasing exterior and the interior is
and convenience. The four rooms are well arranged and
really arc equal to five rooms in efficiency.
Attic space can be utilized for

laid out for utility

rooms

if

PLAN

PI

\\

desired.

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE, UTILITY ROOM AND BATH

2,

WITH BASEMENT
Page

11

s
MODEL L-31

This attractive

little

sizes individuality.

modern home

Yet

it

is

is

out of the ordinary because

it

empha-

designed along simple and practical lines with

economy in
The attached garage is

All

rooms are large and

home.

careful considerations for

construction.

well arranged.

a pleasing feature of this

FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE

AND GARAGE

THE FIREPLACE

FLOOR PLAN
Page

12

ODEL L-27
A bungalow deserving
how inexpensively homes
venience of having
for

all

of

its

popularity.

It

is

surprising to find out just

of this type can be built.

the rooms on one floor.

Then

This model

is

there

is

a strong

the con-

argument

owning your home.

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

To plan

wisely

build wisely

is

to

Let

us help you.

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FLOOR PLAN

Arbors Are Inexpensive Improvement!

Page

MODEL L-20

This English cottage not only presents a charming and appealing exterior,

hut also offers practical floor arrangements of utility and convenience.

private porch at the side

PLAN

PLAN

2.

is

desirable.

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE, UTILITY ROOM AND BATH

PLAN

WITH BASEMENT
Page

14

The

MODEL

It

is

model home, simple in design, vet very effective and inexCompactly designed for four rooms, it offers the convenience and

just a little

pensive too.

efficiency of five rooms.

This

home

offers

maximum

value for the

money

expended.

PLAN

ri

\\

\\

2,

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE, UTILITY ROOM AND BATH

ITII

BASEMENT
Page

IS

MODE
Offers a

SIX

ATTRACT1
FOR

0\

Judged l>\ the standard f

good planning and building
economy, each of these models is

an excellent value. All

rooms are arranged in

compact form which makes
the

for efficiency.

MODEL

L-22-1

COLONIAL

FLOO

MODEL

FOUR ROOMS,

L-22-2

WITH PORCH AT RIGHT SIDE

MODEL

L-22-3

WESTERN TYPE

Complete working dr divings for any home in this

Book

are at your disposal

Page 16

Dl

2 2

ection of

EXTERIORS

PLAN
# The
erly

floor plan

placed

rooms

for

showe prop-

windows

pood

liht

in

all

and \<n-

tilation.
The centrally located chimney and fireplace
and pleasing
is a practical

feature.

MODEL

L-22-4

ENGLISH

LAN
:tte

and bath

MODEL

L-22-5

MODERN

MODEL

L-22-6

WITH CHIMNEY
PLACED IN FRONT

Ish us fur full

information

and estimate
Burnt

i:

i>f

cost

MODEL

This impressive English style bungalow will find many adherents among the
While there is a wealth of beauty and interest, inside

discriminating builders.

and out, the lines are conservative and the decoration simple.
manent appeal. There is a stairway to the attic.

A home

of per-

FOUR ROOMS AND BATH

Dependable Building
materials and prompt
deliveries guaranteed

FLOOR PLAN

THE FIREPLACE
Page

18

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ODEL L-34
The delightful homelike quality of this charming home does not depend
upon expensive materials, hut upon good proportion and the use of Colonial
Both plans were designed for economy in construction.
features of design.
Plan 2

is

well within the cost suitable to the modest income.

PLAN 1, FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

PLAN 2, THREE ROOMS, DINETTE AND TOILET

l'i

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WITH BASEMENT

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Page

l'

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MODEL

you want to build a home that is as pleasant to look at as it is comfortable

and is yet well within modest means, you can select no more suitable
design than this Four Room Model.
If

to live in

FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

jl i

SEAT IN LIVING

ROOM

FLOOR PLAN
I'age 20

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MODEL

2 9

simple, yet |>leasing example of Colonial style of architecture. This trim

frame bungalow of three rooms and hath will he ideal for the family of
two. Newly-weds will look at it with keen desire and appreciation.
Living
will be simple and heautiful in its environment.
The living room is provided
with a closet for a disappearing bed.
\

little

THREE ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

//

financing

is

would he glad
and guide you

required,

we

to assist

FENCES BEAITIFY HOME SURROUNDINGS

FLOOR PLAN
Pane

21

.-

MODEL L-15
A

and well proportioned small home of Colonial style which is

Economical of construction and
suitahle to a small lot it deserves careful consideration. In this design you will
have the compactness of a four room home which offers five room efficiency.
neat, trim

very popular throughout the entire country.

FOUR ROOMS, DINETTE AND BATH

PLAN

WITH BASEMENT

PLAN
Pape 22

to*

MODEL
A

2 4

quaint home, pleasing in every detail, of form, color and construction.

room and ample hedrooms are anion;; the comfortable

Inside, the lar;:e living

features.

PLAN 1. FOUR ROOMS. DINETTE AND BATH

PLAN 2. THREE ROOMS. UTILITY ROOM AND BATH

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ISEMENT
Page 23

MODEL

Even the most inexperienced layman will immediately appreciate the quality
home done in the Colonial style. The interior arrangement of
A stairthis model structure is an interesting departure from the usual plan.

of this effective

way

is

provided for access to the large

attic.

THREE ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

rai

Estimates of costs on

any house

illustrated

herein, gladly furnished

KITCHEN
n

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A TREE SEAT FOR THE GARDEN

FLOOR PLAN
Page 24

To,LET

ODEL
The

3 9

clean cut. simple lines of this Colonial bungalow along with its inviting
Plan is very compact and
this design one of our most popular.

porch makes
ia

designed to yield the utmost in

room space

KOI R
KITCHEN
J
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8'oV9'9"

DINETTE.
j

5ED ROOM

I2'0'x9'9"

11

8'0"*I3'3"

7t_ |Ig.li-U-

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BC

_up

UALL

for the least

amount

of money.

ROOMS. DINETTE AND BATH

then/lions or changes to meet

your ideas may he easily

and reasonably made

BATM r

'^jgfi
LIVING

ROOM

lfe'6Vi3'3"

4
Ci?

BED ROOM
Kp'PxLOlj"

FLOOR PLAN

TIIK.

Page -'

FTREP1

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Designed well
within the limits

for
of low cost
those depending

upon

low income

MODEL L-17
THREE ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH
This model demonstrates that even though homes may be
small and of low cost they can he made as attractive and give
as much in comfort and convenience as the more pretentious.
Three rooms in size and cost, with four rooms in comfort and
convenience.

FLOOR PLAN

There is no longer any

good reason to pay rent
as building and financing
conditions
were never
more favorable than now.

MODEL L-43
FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

This four

room model

comfort that has

satisfied

small and compact,

mum

it

of five

room

efficiency provides the

hundreds of home

lovers.

has every modern convenience

Although
at a

mini-

FLOOR PLAN

cost.

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perfectly timed de-

Our

your mafrom weather and

liveries protect
terials

against
tin-

theft,

bringing

right materials at the

right time as your

work

progresses.

MODEL

3 6

THREE ROOMS. DINETTE AND BATH

home of three rooms in size and
rooms in efficiency and comfort. The hed closet
enahles the living room to he used as a hedroom in the night.

splendid modern small

cost hut five

STOOP y

FLOOR PLAN

Designed and planned to

those
depending
upon a loif income, to
and conveniently
build

enable

pa\
on

for

home

oj their

n.

MODEL L-12
THREE ROOMS, DIMM. SPACE \M> BATH

This handsome little English dwelling was particularly designed for those whose requirements and incomes are modest
hut
I

ttol!

I'l.W

who appreciate

eniences.
Page 27

the value of

;:<>.

design and practical

<<>n-

\i

PLAN

WITH UTILITY ROOM

MODEL

3 2

THREE ROOMS. DINETTE AND BATH

Why

pay rent when the same money expended will enable

home of his own? This handsome three
room model offers the conveniences and practical comforts of
Consult us regarding cost of construction.
a five room home.
one

PLAN 1
WITH BASEMENT

to secure a pleasing

PLAN

MODEL

THREE ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH

This quaint English cottage of three rooms offers the

effi-

ciency of four rooms with basement or five rooms without base-

ment.

low

The low

rent.

cost places

it

within reach of those

Let us show you.

Page 28

who pav

PLAN 1
WITH BASEMENT

ODEL

PLAN 1. FOl'R ROOMS \\I> BATH

PLAN 2, FOl R ROOMS. NOOK AND BATH

A four room home of attractive design to satisfy the modest

needs of those who practice economy. All parts of tin- structure
have been carefuUj designed to reduce the cost, yet to offer a
substantia] ami comfortable home.
Do

not

forget

you

that

we

our best
to
provide the
ability
home that nil! give von
uill aid

to

the most satisfaction.

ODEL L-38
FOl R ROOMS,

Simplicity, neatness and comfort, besides

constr uc tion,

minimum

<<>-t

have been carefullj considered in designing

tin- pleasing borne.
Ml rooms are well arranged for siae, convenience, lifiht. ventilation and comfort.
of

FLOOR PLAN

DIMM; SPACE \M> RATH

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PLAN

ODEL L-41
PLAN

PLAN

1.

FOUR ROOMS. DINING SPACE AND BATH

PLAN 2, FOUR ROOMS AND TOILET

Designed for those of limited incomes to enjoy the comforts,

independence and satisfaction of owning their own homes. As
this model is only eighteen feet in width, it can be erected on
a verv narrow lot.

PLAN

ODEL L-25
PLAN
The

PLAN 1. THREE ROOMS AND TOILET

FOUR ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND TOILET

2.

home places it
who appreciates the comown home. Besides heing

extremely low cost of this pleasing

within reach of the thrifty person

forts anil satisfaction of

economical,

it

is

owning

his

practical, durable

and roomy.
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This modest dwelling nil!

Jill

tin-

requirements of

persons

those

COmes

are

whose

limited,

in-

but

who

desire

to

use their

rent

money

to

pay for a

home.

MODEL L-37
FOUR ROOMS, NOOK AND TOILET

Here

is

neat

home designed

practical and

\er\

porch

is

common

for comfort as well as low cost.

sense house to build.

The

side

ornamental and homelike.

FLOOR PLAN

BED! ROOM
._.J5ibx8'0"

RE ROOMS
skcom) i.ooi:

II

ODEL

TWO ROOMS, DINETTE \M)

meet the conditions of ih>- wise builder who

noi a good investment to tie np finances in
rooms and -pace which will noi be used or required until some
time in the Future. This home i- within reach of anj renl payer.
Designed

realizes thai

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ODEL L-1B
PLAN 1, THREE ROOMS AND DINING SPACE
PLAN 2, TWO ROOMS, DINING SPACE AND BATH
A small home which gives a choice of two rooms of four room
efficiency or three rooms of four room efficiency. Designs of
this type will enable any one paying rent to be independent
and secure in their own home as the cost is well within their

PLAN

BATHROOM
IN

MODEL

BASEMENT

3 5

FOUR ROOMS AND BATH

A neat and cheerful cottage especially designed to give the
builders not only full value, but a habitable, well constructed
home. You are independent when you are living in your own
home. The bath room is placed in the basement which reduces
FLOOR PLAN

costs.

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