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The Town of Tomorrow
House # 17 - The Celotex Home
Architect: Henry Otis Chapman, Jr. and Harold W. Beder
Furnishings by: W. & J. Sloane
House #17 - The Celotex Home
Photo Courtesy of the New York Public Library - #1684769
The texture of the wall surfaces of this Reqency-type seven room house forma an interesting feature. Cinder block is laid in alternate courses of 8½ and 3½ inches in height with sharp horizontal weathered joints to emphasize the coursing. Notice the free circulation and openness in plan, the wellproportioned roams with adequate wall apace and full ceiling heights ventilated throughout with large windows on two or more exposures
House #17 - The Celotex Home blueprint
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House #17 - The Celotex Home drawing
All these element are fundamental to good planning and are 'clearly expressed herein. This is called the Celotex House because Celotex products have been used for roofing, sheathing, insulation, side walls and all interior finishes except one bedroom which is in wallpaper.
Major sponsors are listed on the front cover and full details as to products used in this , house are given in following paragraphs, together with literature and services available to the home builder. Readers are advised to consult these manufacturers for names of local distributors and any other desired information. All lighting is planned according to standards of the National Better Light-Better Sight Bureau and electric wiring and wiring devices are installed under the standard specifications of the National Adequate Wiring Bureau. The latest model Nash, with the new "Weather Eye" system of conditioned air for winter driving, is seen in the driveway.