The jutting rounded half cones at either side of the porch roof make the home pictured above a delight to lovers of the harmonious yet unusual in home architecture. The house is the property of Charles G. Blake and is located at 10835 S. Hoyne Ave.
The stucco surface is paneled with wood on the sides of the house, breaking the grey of the wall coloring in an attractive and effective manner.
A particularly deep yard to the rear of the house joins with the establishment, giving an unobstructed view from the windows.
Entrance is made through a large open porch into the reception hall, the woodwork of which is of oak, as is the woodwork throughout the house. Neutral tints are strictly adhered to also in the choice of wall coverings.
A cozy music room opens off the hall. To the rear of this room and also having an entrance into the hall is the dining room. An additional living room has recently been added to the rear of the dining room.
Upstairs there are three bed rooms and a maid’s room. Lavatories are located on the first floor and in the basement and the bath is on the second floor.
The kitchen is well arranged for effective working, being provided with an electric dishwashing machine which serves as a kitchen table when not in use for its avowed purpose. The pantry is double, amply providing a place for everything.
Electricity also reigns in the laundry which is located at the rear of the basement. An electric washing machine and a mangle take the labor out of the “worst day in the week.”
Heat is supplied by a new steam equipment, recently installed.
A two machine garage at the rear of the house is reached by a concrete drive.
Mr. Blake is the president of the Charles G. Blake Monument Co., the office of which is located at LaSalle and Monroe Sts.
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