THE L. S. Groebe residence at the northeast corner of 99th Street and Winchester Avenue, planned for a narrow lot on a corner with a drop to the north of about 4 feet, advantage of which was taken to have basement windows above grade. The lot being narrow, the house was set down with a low terrace to the south and west.
Being on a corner, the owner did not want his enclosed porch facing two public streets, so it was designed for an eastern exposure, taking advantage of the projection of this porch to provide a dining nook off the kitchen with a pantry adjoining.
The heating apparatus is a vapor system with a gas fired boiler placed under dining room, permitting an amusement room with a fireplace under the living room.
The residence contains on first floor a commodious living room with a bay window to the west, which enhances the design of west wall. A fireplace and book cases are placed to the north in this room. A center entrance is provided with a vestibule. The stairway to second floor and basement are conveniently placed with a toilet room at the rear. The arrangement of the rear of hall is especially good as access can be gained to the basement, kitchen, toilet and rear entrance without going through main rooms and is shut off from front portion of the hall by one door. The kitchen is especially convenient as to the arrangement of equipment. A refrigerator is recessed for outside icing from rear porch, with a case over it for can goods. Opposite this is a small closet for brooms, table leaves, etc. A sink is placed under a double window, also space for a gas stove was provided to get light from the side. The table space adjoining has a spice case over this table for added convenience.
The dining nook and pantry are well placed and accessible. The entire kitchen has a tile wainscot and floor covered with linoleum and finished in enamel. The dining room has been panelled and has the enclosed porch off of it. The first floor is finished in birch stained a rich walnut with wall decorations to harmonize.
The second floor contains one main chamber with two closets, one of which is provided with a moth proof vault. Two smaller chambers are provided with closets. The bathroom is tiled and contains a shower over the tub. The entire second floor is in enamel with walnut finished doors. Access to attic is gained by a movable stairway.
The exterior is of pinkish-tan brick construction, all surfaces on concrete foundation with steel windows. The roof is covered with asphalt shingles. Sheet metal work is of zinc, and a two-car garage is found on the east end of the site. Bert C. Hubbard is the architect.
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