Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, so I hope I am posting this question in the correct place.

Can anyone here tell me how to obtain the blueprints/building instructions for an old 1925 Wardway "Rochelle" / Gordon Van-Tine #529?

I came so close to buying one of these houses in Rome, NY, but another offer was accepted before mine got to the seller. The home was still mostly original, right down to the plaster, paint, and knob and tube wiring. However, it was somewhat abused on the inside, and definitely in need of restoration. The exterior had been updated with a darker-red vinyl siding, which complemented the house nicely. Great curb appeal.

My wife and I fell in love with the place the first time we saw it; and now that we've lost our chance to buy it, we're trying to find another "Rochelle." Unfortunately, the "Rochelle" is not a common house around here. So, I've decided to look into building this house instead. And while I found the floor plans for the house, I can't find any resources to get the blueprints. How can I get these blueprints? Are there any other resources that I will need?

Thank you!!!


--Mike

The Wardway Rochelle was a Gordon-VanTine design offered through both Montgomery-Ward and Gordon-VanTine bewteen 1922 - 1931. Sadly, GVT disposed of all their blueprints when the company was sold-off at auction in 1947. I know many home builders hired local architects or residential designers to draw up new plans of old designs.

Here is an illustration and floor plans of the Rochelle.

http://i53.photobucket.com/alb...ow/RochelleHouse.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/alb...ilow/RochelleFP1.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/alb...ilow/RochelleFP2.jpg