Radford's brick houses and how to build them : a standard collection of new, original, and artistic designs for brick houses, apartments, stores and flats, garages, etc. ; together with complete instruction in the manufacture of brick and its practical uses as a building material selected and compiled by William A. Radford ... Every plan designed and executed by a corps of licensed architects of the highest professional standing, assisted by a staff of expert draftsmen. Over 300 designs and details. (1912)

Radford, William A., 1865- · The Radford Architectural Company, Chicago, Ill. and New York, N.Y. · leaf 21

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