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November 2, 1928 WIL .METTE LIFE .Early Swedish Home Built of Hewn Logs BAIRD & WARNER PRESENT two exceptionally attractioe home u buys,,. from their list of exclusioe offerings. A picturesque house of ten rooms which might accurately be called ~ "dream house" has been built in Highland Park and the story of its construction provides an interesting chapter for the building industry. Harry Bengsten of Winnetka, who is a contractor and builder is the man who built the house, which has, among many other features, three baths and a two car garage. To understand just what Mr. Bengsten has accomplished in this home it is necessary to state that it was built without plans. The \Vinnetka man has built many other homes without any hnished blue prints to guide hin. and the results demonstrate that artlstry is one of his strong points. Built in Swedish Style This latest achievement of M~. The dining room walls are uniquelv Bengsten which is pictured in anothe:- ?ecorated "·ith s,\·edish floral pattern-s 111 blended colors. The floor is fincolumn . The motif is Swedish. in fact ished to harmonize with the walls. the builder found in the older Swedish homes his inspiration. Old Fashioned Stairway This builder, oddly enough, plaus Leading to the second story is an as he builds which is most unique. old fashioned stain\·av \\·ith a handCreating one room \\·ithout plan~. he made balistrade. goes to the next and builds as he goes The bedrooms show a departure along. The new house refleLt:; to a from the usual designs. There are i-ligh degree the spirit of hi') nattve slants and angles in the ceiling which land. It has the simple ruggedness of give an inviting atmosphere. No two t~e peasant home in Sweden, it pro- are finisbed alike, each room having v1des all the comforts and conveniences an individuality not only in construeof the modern suburban home. tion. but color. The foundation is of fie!d stone. Mr. Bengsten considers this new The first stor,· is of hard IF'\\'11 logs home the best example of his artistry. which arc iml)l'dded in concrete. .Mr Bengsten had difficulty in finding- thes~ logs, but finally discovered thent in a11 A old log cabin at Mundelein which he A tore down in order to get ,,..·hat he »OTR F.XT"ERMINATION wanted. The cabin had been built Unlver!'lty 9300 years before J3engsten wa:; born. The upper story is of rough piaster and has a th~tched roof'_~o~f~c~e~da~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ shingles. A feature of the living room is a big stone chimney which extend~ from the ground level to above th<' roof for this is a two story living room. The fireplace is so large that six foot logs may be burned in it. The chimnev and fireplace are con-structed of granite boulders set in concrete. The entire room is finished in paneled cypress, which is so worked that the hard grain is brought out. The central lighting fixture is an old ·wooden \Yagon wheel \vhich has been charred by fire. On the rim of the \Yhcel are candle light fixtures and ~11 trimmings a_.!e hammered Swedish Iron. . There is another fireplace in the reception hall, which is sr dl and quaint. A SMART RESIDENCE In beautiful Kenilworth overlooking the quiet dignity of broad lawns. On the first floor one finds a spacious living room, music room dining room, reception hall and kitchen. Uppe; floors provide seven bedrooms and three baths. . 2-car garage . with living quarters above. · Price Reduced to $50,000 J R E D L E Mr. sr 0 R A G E AN ARTISTIC HOME Ample funds· at interest for loans on homes On the North Shore-beautiful 15 0 ft. lot carrying with it a strip of riparian right property. Every downstairs room has a delightful outlook, while upstairs there are four master chambers with two tile baths. Also maid's room and bath. 2-car attached garage. Offered Today at $65,000 5, 10 and 15 year plans, straight or with pre-pay~ent privileges Oar loaru are purcluued 6y UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSUAANCE CO. cf Cincinnati DANKEAS LIFE CO. of De'> Moine., BAIRD & WARNER, INC. Ralph A. Hunt, Mananer Combined Assets $))0,000,000 528 .DAVIS ST. GREENLEAF 1855