Excerpt from The Pacific Coast Architect, Vol. 1: A Monthly Journal for the Architectural Interests of the Pacific Coast; April 1911 In this brief summary of local practice and tendencies none but medium-priced houses - those costing from $2000 to $8000 are considered. It is among the owners of such houses that the increasing interest in artistic home furnishings is chiefly notable and significant. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Pacific Coast Architect, Vol. 1 The announcement of the birth of a new publication is quite naturally, received with a considerable degree of interest in any community. The interest and good wishes for the success of the Pacific Coast Architect have quite overwhelmed the publishers and we wish to express our thanks to our many friends. Precedent has placed upon our shoulders the obligation to tell you, in this first issue, something of our hopes and aims for the magazine. However, though we might use much space and take much of your time, we vastly prefer to have the coming issues speak for us. Tersely, we believe there is an unoccupied field for a high class architectural publication representing the Pacific Coast. We believe the Pacific Coast Architect will fill that void. The journal will be conducted along the broadest reciprocal lines consistent with good business policy. We shall show only the best examples of the craft, constructed along the Coast. The subscription price is within the reach of all who appreciate a good publication of its kind and an effort will be made to interest the layman as well as the craftsman. We commend this issue to your consideration with the assurance that your criticisms and suggestions will at all times be gratefully received. How do you like the first issue of the Pacific Coast Architect? As we are about to go to press strenuous efforts are being made for the organization of a builders' exchange and, we hope, by the time this issue reaches you the organization will have been completed by the adoption of a constitution and by-laws. According to the sponsors of the new organization, its purpose will be the elimination of dishonest contractors and the elevation of the building industry to a legitimate basis. The exchange will be patterned after that in Frisco and it is planned to have regular club rooms which will appeal to the social as well as the business side. There is no question but that an organization of this kind would prove of inestimable value not only to the local but as well to the building interests of the entire State. It is only through an organization of this kind that the evident abuses from which the trade suffers can be promptly and efficiently eliminated. With the architects, the contractors and the material supply men in a concrete organization there will be no more "abuses." The following committee of twelve have the completion of the organization in charge: Fred W. Wagner, representing the tilesetters and dealers; Andrew Freiberg, master masons; Thomas Muir, master carpenters; J. Reudy, master plumbers; G. Weaverson, master sheet and metalworkers; J. O'Hara, master plasterers; A. W. Parks, master electricians; E. E. Gilmer and R. A. Hume, dealers in building supplies; E. C. Comstock, master ornamental ironworkers; M. J. Walsh, dealer in lights and fixtures, and L. F. Danforth, master painters. According to an English publication, the cry of "back to the land" is being as persistently voiced "across the pond" as in our own country. The problem which has been of most importance is the suitable housing accommodations at a cost low enough to permit the rentals being fixed at a figure in ratio with the earnings of the tenants. At an exhibition to be held in the Royal Agricultural Hall next month a development association will exhibit a model cottage which will prove of unique interest and which, it is said, will mark the commencement of a new era in the planning and erection of small residences. The cottage consists of a steel frame, with concrete walls, and differs from some recent attempts made in that it is most artistically designed by E. C. P. Monson, F. R. S., a well-known English architect. Arrangements are in hand for having a series of such cottage practically built in the factory, and transported to any part of the country in sectional parts.
Excerpt from The Pacific Coast Architect, Vol. 9: A Monthly Journal for the Architectural Interests; January May, 1915 The elevator fronts, the directory board, the window frames and main entrance doors and frames are of cast bronze and the doors are also of bronze. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The Pacific Coast Architect, Vol. 7: A Monthly Journal for the Architectural Interests; March 1914 The business man who does not advertise, simply because his grandfather did not. Should wear knee breeches and a queue. The business man who does not advertise because it costs money should quit paying salaries for the same reason. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Pacific Coast Architect, Vol. 5: A Monthly Journal for the Architectural Interests, 1913 Chas. H. Bebb, who has been connected with the state's architectural work, acting as advisor in the recent state capitol competition, gave an account of an interview with the Governor during which the question of the em ployment of a state architect, as proposed by Governor Lister, was discussed. This matter was ref-erred by the chapter to the legislative committee. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Architect and Engineer of California and the Pacific Coast, Vol. 29: May, 1912 Unlike all others for foundations, Cellars. Cellar oors. Tunnels, dams, reservoirs swimming pools, building walls. Bridges. Etc. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Excerpt from Pacific Coast Architect, 1928, Vol. 33: With Which the Inspector Is Combined The landscaping and engineering lans are of special interest and set a high new standar in projects of this nature. The size of the area makes it necessary that for each specified division of it there shall be a community and shopping center, composed of small shops, theaters and offices. This will make several such units in the ulti mate development of the acres. These are provided for in the present plans, and control as exercised by the bel-air Corporation assures architectural harmony and conformity of the buildings. The areas set aside for homes are so located and landscaped that each site commands a spacious view of the outlying country side; while boule yards and roadways swing in wide, long curves and vistas through the valleys and over the hills. Wherever possible those natural features of the land scape, such as small or large trees and masses of rock for mations, are left intact in their rugged and primitive beauty. Creeks, small waterfalls, natural pools and the like are also carefully reserved and worked into the landscaping scheme. Bri le paths have been laid through out bel-air, and where these must cross a boulevard or main thoroughfare, they are run beneath the roadway. No electrical wiring for any purpose whatever is per mitted above ground. Everything of this nature goes into underground conduits, entirely eliminating poles and strung Wires. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
