American Bungalow Magazine - The Magazine published in the interest of preserving and restoring the modest American 20th Century Home, the Bungalow, and the rich lifestyle that it affords.

From the Publisher:

The American Bungalow is the offspring of Arts and Crafts, nurtured by Honesty and Modesty. It is rooted in an culture of romance, poetry, letters, and an awakened sensitivity to our integral connection to nature. It blossomed in a progressive era when humanity began to recognize to say to the world were cast in metal, then printed indelibly and forever- a permanence that inspired a certain reverence for quality. Like the printed word, the quality-built bungalow was meant to last.

Issue Highlights:

Lakeland’s Boomtime Bungalows - When central Florida’s phosphate deposits were found in the 1880s, the discovery triggered an explosion of wealth that continued through the Bungalow era. Much of that heritage is preserved today in Lake Morton’s neighborhoods.

An Age-Appropriate Makeover for a 1911 Bungalow Kitchen - A 1940s kitchen in a 1911 bungalow? No; Time for the house to act its age.

Clean Craftsman Comfort - Although this classic 1908 bungalow has architectural features that ennoble it, its owner has a simpler explanation for its quality; it functions beautifully as a home.

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As bungalows grew in popularity during the early years of the 20th century, builders and publishers serviced homeowners’ growing demands for information by publishing countless book and articles on living the “bungalow lifestyle.” As a treat for our online readers, we’ve begun to scan some of these materials from our archives and will be posting them here for you to print out and enjoy. For starters, here are four projects from the classic Our Wonder World Volume VII — Amateur Handicraft, published in 1914, along with some good advice on buying and painting your bungalow. We’ve also included three vintage booklets on painting, lawn furniture and kitchens.

A Wastebasket

A Jardiniere and Bookstand

A Wooden Stool

A Book Rack (Design #2)

Book Rack Decoration Guide (Plate Designs: 1, 2, 3)

From the American Bungalow Archives:

Issue 8 - Art Pottery for your Bungalow by Caro Macpherson - A handy guide from a collector with over 20 years experience.

Issue 16 - The Affordable Bungalow Interior by Tim Counts - Stylish furnishings on a reasonable budget.

Issue 16 - Buying a Bungalow by Jon and Jan Robison - What to look for when inspecting your future bungalow home.

Issue 23 - How Shall I Paint My House? By Robert Schweitzer - Color schemes that make your bungalow shine.

Historical Ebooks

Homes and How To Paint Them - Published 1920

The Book of Lawn Furniture - Published 1925

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Convenient Kitchens - Published 1926

Special Thanks to our reader, Sharon Schmitz, for providing us with these historical documents.