E. C. (Eugene Clarence) Gardner

E. C. (Eugene Clarence) Gardner
Eugene Clarence Gardner (1836–1915) was an American architect and writer known for his contributions to home design and construction. He authored several influential books, including "Home Interiors" and "Illustrated Homes," which provided practical advice on home building and decoration. Gardner's works emphasized simplicity, functionality, and beauty in residential architecture, making his ideas accessible to a wide audience. His books were popular in the late 19th century, shaping middle-class American housing design.

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LETTER I. From the Architect. EVERY MAN SHOULD HAVE A HOME.   My Dear John: Now that your "ship" is at last approaching the harbor, I am confident your first demonstration in honor of its arrival will be building yourself a house; exchanging your charmingly good-for-nothing air-castle for an actual flesh-and-blood, matter-of-fact dwelling-house, two-storied and French-roofed it may be, with... more...

CHAPTER I. A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW. mong the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper. On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A New House, From Father." The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed. Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass! Certainly not more... more...