[Rarebooks] FS: 1905 Artistic Homes Catalog by Herbert C. Chivers of St. Louis

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

1905 Artistic Homes Design Catalog by Herbert C. Chivers of St. Louis.

An intriguing series of designs for modest and not-so-modest homes by 
St. Louis architect Henry C. Chivers. Each page includes a line 
rendering of the house in an appropriate landscape, a floor plan, and 
technical details including construction cost estimates. “Today, the 
reputation of Herbert Caleb Chivers is derived almost entirely from one 
commission: his 1903 Women's Magazine Building extravaganza built for 
the first Mayor of University City, Edward Gardner Lewis. In continuing 
service as that city's City Hall since 1930, the building is still 
remarkably intact even though the terra cotta cherubs that once graced 
its roof line have been removed. Chivers would probably be dismayed to 
discover his relative obscurity for he devoted considerable time and 
talent to self-promotion. Chivers published a monthly called the Home 
Builder, took out ads in City Directories and developed a far-flung mail 
order business selling house plans. ’Artistic Homes’ is replete with 
testimonials from former clients, admonitions from Chivers about the 
value of using an architect and an essay on the City Beautiful” [Carolyn 
Hewes Toft, Landmarks Association of St. Louis].

Softcover. 6”x9.25”, 160 pages, line illustrations. String-tied covers 
chipped and worn, some soil to the pages, especially at the beginning 
and end of the text block. This one has seen some hard living. A few 
pencil notes. [46425]  $150

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