# Rare Weyerhaeuser 4 Square Farm Building Service Portfolio - A Precious Piece of American Agricultural Architectural History
Step back into the golden age of American farm architecture with this exceptionally rare Weyerhaeuser 4 Square Farm Building Service Portfolio. Dating from the post-WWII building boom (circa 1940-1954), this impressive oblong book represents an invaluable historical treasure for collectors, architectural historians, practical modern homesteaders, and enthusiasts of mid-century Americana. As a salesman's counter display used by Weyerhaeuser representatives during the height of suburban expansion, this comprehensive portfolio showcases the revolutionary 4-Square lumber program that transformed American building practices. With only limited number of preserved quality still available, this is a unique opportunity to own an authentic piece of American architectural and agricultural history to bring into your own continue story.
## Key Features & Benefits:
• **Incredible Resource** - With detailed specifications about so many tried and true types of agricultural building and constructed devices its an incredible resource for any modern farm builder.
• **Historical Significance** - Documents the revolutionary Weyerhaeuser 4-Square lumber program initiated in 1928 by F.K. Weyerhaeuser, which standardized and improved American lumber products
• **Excellent condition** - Large oblong format measuring 19 x 11.5 inches, bound in publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering
• **Comprehensive Content** - Approximately 350 pages covering every aspect of farm and residential architecture
• **Abundant Visual Resources** - Many color illustrations of houses, detailed floor plans, and hundreds of designs for farm structures
• **Post-War Architectural Documentation** - Captures the transition of rural American architecture during the post-WWII building boom
• **Farm Building Expertise** - Extensive sections on barns, hog houses, crop storage buildings, and machinery shelters
• **Residential Designs** - Features plans for farm homes, GI homes, and suburban residences ranging from 4-7 rooms
• **Practical Focus** - Showcases Ranch Style and Mid-Century Modern agricultural building and smaller constructed items used on farms of all types and sizes.
• **Professional Organization** - Convenient tab system for easy reference to specific building types
• **Specialized Binder** - Custom-designed dark green pebbled cloth post-binder with nickel-plated posts by the Heinn Co.
• **Blueprint Inclusion** - Contains actual small basic blueprints for various structures
• **Technical Information** - Includes estimating guides and material specifications
• **Conversion Inspiration** - Features mid-century barns now experiencing renewed interest for conversion into modern residences
• **Good Condition** - Solid binding with only minor shelf wear, some marginal age staining or discoloration on some pages due to age
• **Complete Reference** - Covers every aspect of farm building from homes to specialized agricultural structures
• **Practical Application** - Still relevant for understanding traditional farm building design and construction methods
This exceptional Weyerhaeuser portfolio book stands as a tangible connection to America's architectural past and the post-war transformation of rural living. Beyond its historical significance, it offers hundreds of practical designs that continue to influence modern farm and homesteading life.
Whether you're a serious collector of architectural memorabilia, an active sustainable homesteader, or simply fascinated by America's agricultural heritage, this rare volume represents an opportunity to own a piece of history that rarely comes to market.
This is a discounted price with free shipping. As most similar items are listed at least $100 more and are often no where in near as excellent condition. Because of the nature of the item as a vintage book, there are no returns so please review the extensive pictures and video for its detailed condition. In this excellent condition this valuable book won't be available long....