Plan C-6 "The treasure island" from the Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940)

As the Tower to the Sun at the Golden Gate Exposition is dedicated to light everlasting, so the Basalite house (is dedicated to homes, everlasting.

The simile is apt, in that the Basalite house just completed has Basalite units for walls throughout the entire house, and a roof of Basalite Cambered Shingle Tile.

It is evident from the plan, and pictures that the house is designed for outdoor California living. Part of the exterior Basalite walls are stuccoed and the balance are wash-coated in an off- white. The roof is weathered shake in color and texture, laid double course with 8 1/2 inches to the weather. Window frames are steel sash, with pine doors.

The porches are concrete, scored to resemble flagstone and chemically stained with Horn products. While the subfloors are all concrete, Bruce hardwood blocks and plank floors are laid in living and dining rooms, and linoleum in the kitchen. Indirect lighting is used, Briggs Beautyware adds color to the plumbing fixtures, and California Nurseries have added color to all outdoors with their delightful landscaping.