THE residence of F. J. Kohn, 9900 S. Seeley Avenue, is a beautiful example of the small, well-planned bungalow in which all available space is utilized.
The house occupies a southwest corner position on an ample lot, and is constructed of dark, vari-colored pressed brick, with cut stone and white wood trim with attractive wide eaves. The porch, on the east, is half sheltered, over the entrance, the other half being open as a terrace.
The doorway is at the southeast corner and opens to the large living room, which extends across the entire front of the home. The window arrangement is unusually attractive in its irregularity, and valanced drapes of dark, heavy material are used. The fixtures are of ebony and silver, both wall and hanging. The radiators are concealed beneath wooden seats with cane sides. The feature of the room is the large natural fireplace in the center of the north wall. It is built of dark brick, similar to that used for the exterior, with the chimney line extending to the ceiling. Stained glass windows flank the fireplace.
The dining room, gained through French doors, occupies a north central position, and there are series of windows set in a bay, giving the room exposures on the west, north and east. The fixtures and drapes are of the same type as those in the living room and the walls in these rooms are covered with a fabric paper of subdued design. Curly birch is used for the wood trim, dark stained.
The kitchen is found on the northwest corner and is amply equipped with built-in cabinets to take the place of a butler’s pantry. There is a rear porch on the west, with an outside entrance, and this contains an electric refrigerator system.
Opening from the dining room is a small inner hall which gives to a bedroom, the tile bath, and to a small room used as a reading room, all on the south side. At the extreme rear, opening from the kitchen, is another small corridor, which connects with the bedroom and with a sleeping porch. There is ample garret space above.
A garage, similar in design to the house, is found at the rear. An oil plant is used for heating.
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