THE
AMERICAN
HOUSE
KEEFE
Boston University
College of
General Education
Library
THE
AMERICAN HOUSE
Being a Collection of Illustrations
6"Plans of tKe Best Country &
SuturBan Houses Built in the
United States during tti e
Last Few Ye a r s
O c/i fed o y
Cha rles S. Keefe
Architect
NEW YORK
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243 z-49 West 3^ tAi. Street
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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COPYKIOHT 1922
by
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ERRATA
Plates 21 to 26 inclusive.
The lu.use for Mr. J. M. Townsend, Jr. was designed
by Mr. Bottomley while in the firm of Hewitt & Bot-
tomley, and is now owned by Mr. Paris R. Russell.
ERRATA
Plates 35 to 38 inclusive.
The residence of Col. J. C. Wise .should he credited to
Hewitt & Bottomley, as this building was designed by
Mr. Bottomley. while a member of that firm.
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Printec in U. S. A.
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FOREWORD
HIS collection of illustrations has been made with the
desire to present to the architect and layman, a series
of illustrations of the best tyi^es of American houses.
The illustrations indicate the high standard of our
present domestic work and the progress that has been
made in recent years. To a person not in close touch
with American domestic architecture, it will be a revelation to com-
pare the illustrations in this book with those in architectural books
and magazines of fifteen years ago.
Whether our house be large or small, it can be beautiful and a
pleasure to ourselves, our friends and to the passerby. While our
wants and our pocketbooks determine the size of our house; our own
good taste determines its character. This is shown in the illustrations,
and houses, such as these, will grow better as age adds its softening
touch and they will be good houses as long as they endure.
An attempt has been made to include examples of the various
styles suitable for the living conditions in different parts of the coun-
try. While the Colonial style seems to predominate, this is explained
by the fact that more houses of this style have been erected.
One of the greatest pleasures in owning a fine home is the shar-
ing of its beauties with others, as the owners of these houses have been
kind enough to do.
I wish to thank the architects whose work is illustrated ; for their
aid in securing the material for this book and for the uniform courtesy
displayed.
At the same time I wish to express appreciation of the courtesies
extended by the editors of The American Architect, Architectural
Forum, Architectural Record and Architectural Review.
New York, July, 1921.
Charles S. Keefe.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
LIST OF PLATES
COLONIAL HOUSES
House for J. A. Burden, Esq., Syossett, Lon^- Island.
Plate No. 1.
South Front.
" " 2.
Floor Plans.
" 3.
Detail of Entrance, Nortli Front
" 4.
Loggia.
" 5.
Entrance, South Front.
" 6.
Stair Hall and Dining Room.
House of Lathrop Brown, Esq., St. James, Long Island. N. Y.
Plate No. 7. View from Approach.
" " 7. Viqw of Central Block.
8. Floor Plans.
9. South Elevation.
" " 10. View across Forecourt.
Country House of ]\Irs. W. JNI. Ritter, JNIanchester, Vt.
Plate No. 11. Entrance Porch,
12. Floor Plans.
13. Entrance FronL.
" 14. The Stair Hall.
idence of William
Chattui Wetherill, Esq.,
Laverock, Pa.
Plate
No. 15.
Entrance Front.
" 16.
Floor Plans.
" 17.
Garden Front.
" 18.
Living Porch.
" 19.
Stair Hall.
" 20.
Den.
House of J. M. Townsend, Jr., INIill Neck, L. L
Plate No. 21. Entrance Front.
" 22, Floor Plans.
" " 23. Entrance Doorway.
" " 24. Entrance, Garden Front.
" " 25. Living Porch.
" " 26. Porch and Library.
The Residence of Prof. W. L. Phelps, New Haven, Conn,
Plate No. 2
28.
29.
30.
Exterior.
Floor Plans.
The Stair Plall.
Dining Room.
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Residence of INIrs. William Northrop, Richmond, Va.
Plate No. 31. View of House over Swimming Pool.
" 32. Floor Plans.
" " 33. Entrance Front.
34. JNlantel in Bed Room and IMantel in Dining Room.
Residence of Col. J. C. Wise, Henrico County, Va.
Plate No. 35. Exterior.
" 3G. Floor Plans.
37. Living Room.
" " 38. Living Room Mantel.
Residence of H. F. Atherton, Esq., Brookville, L. I.
Plate No. 39. Entrance Front.
" 40. Floor Plans.
" " 41. Entrance.
The House of M. A. Lewis, Esq., Hartsdale, N. Y.
Plate No. 42. Doorway.
" 43. Exterior.
" 44. Floor Plans.
Residence of INIr. Ellis Y. Brown, Jr., Dowingtown, Pa.
Plate No. 45. View from the Northeast.
" 46. Floor Plans.
" " 47. East Elevation.
" 48. Front Door.
" " 49. Dining Room.
" " 50. View of Living Room from Dining Room.
The Llouse of Harvey S. I^adew, Esq., Brookville, Ij. I.
Plate No. 51. Entrance Front and Garden P'ront,
52. Floor Plans.
53. The Dining Room.
" 54. Living Room and a Bed Room.
The House of Miss E. A. Watson, White Plains, N. Y.
Plate No. 55. Entrance Front.
" 56. Floor Plans.
" " 57. Garden Front.
Farmer's Cottage, Estate of George S. Brewster, Esq., Brookville, Long Island.
Plate No. 58. Exterior and Floor Plans.
House for the IMorris Estate, Overbrook, Pa,
Plate No. 59, Entrance Side.
" 60. Floor Plans.
" 61. Entrance.
" 62. Garden Side.
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House for Walter C. Baylies, Esq., Taunton, Mass.
Plate No. 63. Exterior.
" 64. Floor Plans.
" " 65. Entrance Door.
" " 60. Dining Room.
House of jMr. P. R. Jameson, Esq., Rochester, N. Y.
Plate No. 67. View from Road.
" 68. Floor Plans.
House at Wickford, R. I., for Dr. Harold Metcalf.
Plate No. 69. Entrance and Floor Plans.
" 70. Exterior.
Cottage on Estate of William Chattin Wetherill, Esq., Laverock, Pa.
Plate No. 71. Entrance Front.
" " 72. Floor Plans.
" " 73. View at Rear.
" 74. Porch.
House of JNIr. Robert Fein, Riverdale, N. Y.
Plate No. 75. Street Front.
" 76. Floor Plans.
" " 77. Entrance Door.
" 78. Detail.
Cottage on Estate of Andrew V. Stout, Esq., Red Bank, N. J.
Plate No. 79. Exterior and Floor Plans.
" " 80. Cottage Doorway.
Superintendent's Cottage, Estate of Glenn Stewart, Esq., Locust Valley, L. I.
Plate N^o. 81. Exterior and Floor Plans.
Gardener's Cottage for Adolph jNIollenhaur., Esq., Bay Shore, L. I.
Plate No. 82. Exterior and Floor Plans.
GEORGIAN HOUSES
The Country House of Ogden oSlills, Esq., Woodbury, L. I.
Plate No. 83. Entrance Door.
" 84. Garden Entrance.
" " 85. Floor Plans.
" 86. Garden Front.
" 87. Loggia.
The Countr}' House of Arthur S. Burden, Esq., Jericho, L. I.
Plate No. 88. Garden Front.
89. Floor Plan.
90. Entrance Front.
91. Entrance.
92. Garden Steps.
93. Stair Hall.
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Residence of Andrew V. Stout, Esq., Red Bank, N. J.
Plate Xo. 94. Entrance Front.
" " 95. Floor Plans.
" " 96. Entrance Door.
" 97. The Stair Hall.
" " 98. Living Room Fire Place.
" " 99. Dining Room Fire Place.
Residence of James Swan Friek, Esq., (xuilf ord, Baltimore, Md.
Plate No. 100. Entrance.
101. Floor Plans.
102. Garden Front.
103. Hallway.
104. The Stair Hall. v
105. The Library. J
The Residence of W. F. Ilencken, Es(]., Greenwich, Conn.
Plate Xo. lOG. Entrance Court.
107. Floor Plans.
108. Garden Front.
109. Interior Dooiway.
110. Living Room I'ire I'lacCc
111. Living Room.
House of Ormsby M. JNIitchell, Esq.. Rye, X. Y.
Plate X'^o. 112. View of Forecourt.
" 113. Floor Plans.
" " 114. Detail of Sun Room.
115. Pool in Garden.
" IK). Living Room.
" 117. Detail of Library Mantel.
The William A. Dixson House, Guilford, Baltimore, Md.
Plate X^o. 118. Entrance Front.
" 119. Floor Plans.
" " 120. Entrance Door.
Two Semi-Detached Houses for Glenlyon Dye Works, Phillipsdale, R. I.
Plate X^o. 121. Exterior and Plan.
House for Mr. James A. Kinghorn, Providence, R. I.
Plate X^o. 122. Exterior.
" " 123. Entrance and Floor Plan.
Cottage on Estate of Mrs. Charles O. Gates, Locust Valley, Long Island.
Plate X^o. 124. Entrance Front.
" " 125. Floor Plans.
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ITALIAN HOUSES
House of Ernest Allis, Esq., Louisville, Ky.
Plate No. 126. Entrance.
" 127. Entrance Front.
" 128. Floor Plans.
House of Harvej^ Warren, ICsq., Forest Hills, L. I.
Plate No. 129. Front Elevation.
" 130. Floor Plans.
" 131. Entrance Doorway
" 132. Detail of Porch.
Residence of Judge Nash Rockwood, Fieldston, N. Y. C.
Plate No. 133. Exterior.
" 134. Floor Plans.
SPANISH HOUSES
The Major J. H. H. Peshine Residence, Santa Barbara, Cal.
Plate No. 135. Entrance Front.
" 13G. Floor Plans.
137. Chapel with a Glimpse of Patio.
" 138. The Patio.
Residence of Tod Ford, Jr., Esq., Pasadena, Cal.
Plate No. 139. Court and Terrace.
" 140. Floor Plans.
" " 141. Entrance Front.
" " 142. Exterior.
Residence of T. R. Coffin, Esq., San JNIarino, Cal.
Plate No. 143. Entrance Through the Garden.
" 144. Floor Plans.
Residence at Santa Barbara, Cal. of George Washington Smith.
Plate No. 145. Entrance Side.
" 146. The Garden Front.
" " 147. First Floor Plan and Drawing Room.
" " 148. Second Floor Plan and Drawing Room.
FRENCH HOUSES
Residence of Mr. and INIrs. William Evans, (Treenwich, Conn.
Plate No. 149. Front Elevation.
" " 150. Floor Plans.
" " 151. View of Living Room into Hall.
" 152. South Porch.
" " 153. View of Dining Room.
" " 154. Detail of Dining Room.
A Small House in Los Angeles, California.
Plate No. 155. Exterior and Floor Plan.
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ENGLISH HOUSES
The Residence of Allaii S. Lehman, Esq., Tarrytown, N. Y.
Plate Xo. 156. Entrance.
157. Floor Plans.
158. Southeast Elevation.
159. Great Hall.
160. Southwest View.
161. Library.
The House of C. W. IMorris, Esq., Haverford, Pa.
Plate No. 162. South Entrance and Entrance Court,
" 163. Floor Plans.
" " 164. The Pool and the Sleeping Porch, and
The Pool from the Porch.
" " 165. South Facade from Fields and Entrance Hall.
" 166. The Service Court and the Living Room.
" 167. Hallway.
House of Mr. George Arents, Jr., Rye, N. Y.
Plate No. 168. South Front.
" 169. Floor Plans.
" " 170. Entrance.
171. South Terrace.
" " 172. Garden Pool and Sun Parlor.
173. South Elevation from Garden.
Residence for Francis S. Mcllhenny, Esq., Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Plate No. 174. The House from the Highway.
" " 175. Floor Plans.
" 176. ]Main Hall.
" " 177. Entrance Loggia.
The House of Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain, Middlebury, Coim.
Plate No. 178. The Entrance.
" 179. Floor Plans.
" " 180. View from the Garden.
" 181, View thru Hall.
The House of Jerome Mendleson, Esq., Albanj', N. Y,
Plate Xo. 182. Exterior.
" 183. Floor Plans.
" 184, Entrance.
Cottage on Estate of INIr. George Arents, Jr., Rye, N. Y.
Plate X"q. 185. Front Elevation.
House of Andrew J. Thomas, Esq., Scarsdale, N, Y.
Plate X"o. 186. Entrance Front.
" 187. Floor Plans.
" " 188. View from Garden.
" " 189. The Living Room and the Dining Room,
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The Studio Home of Charks J^'.. Chambers, Es(|., Riverdale, N. Y.
Plate No. 190. Entrance.
" 191. Floor Plans.
" " 192. Entrance Front.
" 193. Hall and Dining Room.
INTERIORS
Residence of Mrs. George B. Post, Jr., New York.
Plate No. 194. Foyer Hall.
House of Mr. Robert L. Wood, Whitemarsh, Pa.
Plate No. 195. Stair Hall.
Harold Carhart Residence, Locust Vallejs L. I.
Plate No. 196. Hallway.
House of ]Mr. Fred Dana JNIarsh, INIural Painter, New Rochelle, N. Y,
Plate No. 197. Hallway.
Residence of JMrs. George B. Post, Jr., New York.
Plate No. 198. Drawing Room ]Mantel.
Residence of Mrs. Grenville S. Emmet, New York.
Plate No. 199. Library JNIantel.
Hugh Legare Residence, AVashington, D. C.
Plate No. 200. Mantel.
Residence of Albert K. Wam])ole, Esq., Guilford, INId.
Plate No. 201. JNIantel in Drawing Room.
W. T. Grant Residence, Pelham, N. Y.
Plate No. 202. Living Room.
House of Mrs. William J. Willcox, St. Davids, Pa.
Plate No. 203. Living Room.
Harold Carhart Residence, Locust Valley, L. I.
Plate No. 204. Dining Room.
House of INIr. Charles M. Hart, Pelham Manor, N. Y.
Plate No. 205. I^iving Room.
House of O. L. Schwenke, Jr.
Plate No. 206. JNLintel in Hall.
Country House of Jules Breuchaud, Ulster County, N. Y.
Plate No. 207. Upper Hall.
House of INIr. Charles M. Hart, Pelham Manor, N. Y.
Plate No. 208. Bed Room.
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House of INIr. Charles INI. Hart, Pelham Manor, N. Y.
Plate No. 209. Hallway.
The Dillon House, Kingston, N. Y.
Plate No. 210. Hall.
Country House of Jules Breuchaud, Ulster County, N. Y.
Plate No. 211. Living Room and Bed Room.
House of Mr. Fred Dana Marsh, Mural Painter, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Plate No. 212. Dining Room.
House of Lathrop Brown, Esq., St. James, Long Island, N. Y.
Plate No. 213. Living Room in North ^Ving.
DOORWAYS
Samuel Dwight Brewster Residence, Glen Cove, L. I.
Plate No. 214. Doorway.
The House of Dr. T. J. Abbott, Cornwall on Hudson, N. Y.
Plate No. 215. Doorway.
William B. Hester Residence, Glen Cove, L. I.
Plate No. 216. Doorway.
William Beard Residence, Glen Cove, L. I.
Plate No. 217. Entrance Doorway.
J. H. Ottley Residence, Glen Cove, L. I.
Plate No. 218. Doorway.
House of airs. William J. Willcox, St. Davids, Pa.
Plate No, 219. Doorway.
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DESCRIPTIVE NOTES
To simplify the arrangement of the
plates, and, it is hoped, to make the
book more useful, the buildings have
been grouped under their proper styles and
a short explanation of each design has been
given.
In addition to the complete designs shown,
a number of doorways and interiors have
been included. It was not possible to show
the entire houses in each instance, so the
portions that were available have been illus-
trated when they offered suggestions not
covered by the balance of the book.
The descriptions have, purposely, been
made simple and concise, because, in the
writing of a subject such as the one vvith
which this book deals, it is so easy to wander
into generalities that mean nothing.
The term style as applied to the designs
in this book must be taken in rather an
elastic way. Good designers never slavishly
copy a design, but, use in their own
way certain forms that determine the style.
This gives individuality to a building, that
otherwise, it would not have. Also, our
buildings are made to fulfill certain wants
that did not exist when the various styles
were developed. For example; porches and
sun rooms must now be incorporated in most
plans. All this means a reasonable amount
of freedom in following a precedent but does
not permit a jumbling of motives from vari-
ous sources. Therefore it will be understood,
that, to a good designer, the word style does
not cover a cut and dried formula, to be
worked out to the last degree.
COLONIAL HOUSES
Plates 1-6
House for J. A. Burden, Esq.
Syossett, L. I.
The design of this house is refined and has
unusual distinction. A pleasing type of
Southern Colonial embodying its best tradi-
tions both in exterior and plan. The walls
are of brick laid in Flemish bond with nar-
row joints giving a texture in kee])ing with
the design. The cornices, window sills,
chimney caps and other details, are of white
marble.
It will be noted by referring to the eleva-
tions that the house has different floor levels.
Two on the garden front, and, three at the
entrance front, making a most interesting
arrangement.
The plan consists of a central building with
flanking wrings and pavilions, the principal
rooms occupying the central building. On
the main floor, the servants' rooms occupy
the East wing, while the sons' rooms are
situated in the West wing with three guest
rooms at the lower level. The principal bed
rooms and guest rooms occupy the second
floor of the central building.
Plates 7-10
House of Lathrop Brown, Esq.
St. James, Long Island, N. Y.
This large country house in the Southern
Colonial style is one of the best houses in
America. While the design was undoubtedly
inspired by Westover in Virginia, there has
been no attempt to make the new house a
copy of the older one. There are two
facades ; one, facing the water and the other,
facing what will later on become a garden.
The minor buildings connected to the main
building with arched passageways, as at
IMount Vernon, give a feeling of spacious-
ness and breadth to the group.
The color and texture of the w^alls are un-
common. The bricks slightly larger than
usual, are of a pronounced orange pink color,
laid in yellow lime with narrow joints.
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Petros bleaching lime stone was used for the
entrance and other details. With the excep-
tion of the entrance doorway and the cornice,
everything is very simple and only needs the
growth of planting to give it the appearance
of settled age.
The plans are ingenious and worthy of
thoughtful consideration. A concealed
mezzanine floor is carried over the arched
passageway at the service wing allowing
access to the main house from this part of
the group. This arrangement has many ad-
vantages, as it does away with the service
stairs in the main house, and prevents the
kitchen and pantry from being used as a
passage way, yet, allowing these rooms to
have exposures on two sides.
Plates 11-14
Country House of ]Mrs. W. INI. Ritter
INIanchester, Vt.
A large New England Colonial house with
a plan resembling that of a Southern man-
sion. It is situated on a hillside at ]Man-
chester, Vt. (that town of delightful views)
and all of the jirincipal rooms face the view.
The exterior is simjile with delicate detail
and the entrance porch with its bowed front
is unusual and charming. The interiors are
very interesting and have been furnished with
old pieces.
Pl,ATES 15-20
RESmEXt'E OF
William Chattin Wetherill, Esq.
Laa'erock, Pa.
It will be observed that Colonial Iniildings
from different sections vary a great deal in
character; local conditions and materials be-
ing the cause. The style developed in this
locality is known as Germantown Colonial
and stone was generally used for the walls.
While white washing was not often done,
the stone work of the Wetherill house has
been white washed, as was its prototype
"Wyck" at Germantown, but the chimney
shows the usual stone work of this section.
The plan is long and rambling with the prin-
cipal rooms opening on a terrace to the
South. A view of the hall gives an idea of
the charming interior. The room called a
den is really a man's own room, being fitted
with work bench, cui^boards, etc. It is fin-
ished in oak and is a real work shop; some-
thing that almost every man would like to
possess.
Plates 21-26
House of J. JNI, Townsend^ Jr.^ Esq.
Mill Neck, L. I.
A straight forward New England Colon-
ial house with a peculiarly well planned
interior, for, it is difficult to secure such gen-
erous sized rooms with so small an amount
of space devoted to the hallways. Door-
ways open to the North and South and both
doorways are original in conce])tion and de-
lightful examjiles of good taste and refine-
ment in detail. The little library with its
panelled walls is just the projier home for
good books.
Plates 27-30
The Residence of Prof. W. L. Phei-ps
New Haven, Conn.
A New England Colonial house that takes
its place naturally among its olden time
neighbors. Simple and dignified in a]i])ear-
ance it follows the best traditions of the old
builders.
The Avails are of soft red brick and the
window sills, lintels and keystones are of
M'hite marble. The plan is very convenient
and well arranged with the service wing com-
ing at the rear.
The design and furnishings of the interiors
are in the same period as the, exterior and
the result is a most delightful home.
Plates 31-34
Residence of INIrs. William Northrop
Richmond, Virginia
This Colonial shingled house with a beauti-
fully detailed entrance porch and doorway
has an ideal setting, surrounded as it is by
magnificent old trees.
A carefully studied plan gives direct com-
munication between the different parts of
the household and all the ];)rinci])al rooms
have exposin-es on two sides. The interiors
are carried out with the same delicate detail
displayed in the entrance porch.
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Plates 35-38
Residence oe Col. J. C. Wise
Henrico County, Va.
A good example of the type of Colonial
houses (level()i)e(l in Virj^inia. The detail
is imich holder than that used for the New
En<iland houses of the same period. The
visitor to Mount Vernon and otlier \"ir^inian
homes reeeives this same impression of hold
and rather heavy detail, yet, this effect is
very charminji- in the large rooms of these
houses. The interiors shown here have all
the beauty of the old work in this section.
Plates 39-41
Residence of H. F. Atherton^ Esq.
Brookville, L. I.
The rambling plan and the informal treat-
ment of the exterior of this house gives it all
the flavor of an old Xew England Colonial
House. The exterior is sim])licity itself.
Good window arrangement, different roof
levels and the location of the entrance all
combine in giving a pleasing result. The
curved entrance porcli and the doorway have
been very Avell handled.
Plates 42-44
The House of ]M. A. Leavis, Esq.
Hartsdale, X. Y.
A Colonial house such as we find on the
farms of New England and Eastern New
York. It is sim])le, dignified and homelike,
long and rambling with wood shed at the
end. The ordinary conce])tion of a Colonial
house is one with the windows spaced equi-
distant from the doorway. This example is
less formal as the location of the window
openings show.
Pl-ATES 45-50
Residence of ]Mr. Ellis Y. Brown
DOWNINGTOAVN, Pa.
To quickly acquire the feeling of having
been built for a long time, seems to be one
of the attributes of a Germantown Colonial
house. The Brown house has this appear-
ance and the pleasing texture of the stone
work is an important part in the result. The
broken roof lines, and the porch projecting
at a right angle, all tend to suggest a large
house when really it is not. The plan is good,
all of the ])rincipal rooms having two ex-
jiosures. The ])orch will look its best when
the vines ha\e grown over the lattice work
letting in splashes of sunlight here and there.
An inviting and delicately detailed doorway
forms the entrance to the house. The in-
teriors have been carried out in the same
simi)le style as the exterior and are charm-
ing examples of Colonial work.
Plates 51-54
The House of Harvey S. Ladew^ Esq.
AT Brookville, Long Island
A rambling Long Island Colonial house
adapted to ])resent needs. It is a very pleas-
ant and homelike building, with an old fash-
ioned garden and an attractive setting.
This house exhibits the condition that exists
where one style is jjreferred for the exterior
and another for the interior. The interiors
are English and the Dining Room is par-
ticularly good. While the co-ordinating of
the two styles has been well done in this in-
stance, it is not a thing to be recommended.
Plates 55-57
The House of INIiss E. A. Watson
White Plains, N. Y.
This is one of the best brick houses in
America. When such good effects are pro-
duced by such simple means it is not as
easy as would appear. Good design and
careful detail are responsible for the result.
Plate 58
Farjier^s Cottage
Estate of George S. Breavster, Esq.
Brookville, L. I.
This little house follows the precedent set
by the Dutch Colonial builders on Long
Island. Note the absence of roof overhangs
at the gables and the texture of the hand
split cypress shingles on the walls.
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Plates 59-62
House for Morris Estate
OvERBROOKj Pa.
A simple Gerniantown house with all the
charm and wholesomeness of this early
American style. The entrance with its
cur\'ed step is charming and the porch with
the built-in corners loses the too open
appearance that many porches have. The
plan is very convenient and the wall with
porches at either side effectively conceals
the service portion from the garden.
Plates 63-66
House for Walter C. Baylies, Esq.
at Taunton, INIass.
A fine example of the rather severe type
of New England Colonial. The large cen-
tral chimney follows the jjrecedent of the
houses erected in Connecticut. Narrow clap
boards are used for the walls. This house
will grow old gracefully.
Plates 67-68
House of P. R. Jameson, Esq.
Rochester, N Y.
A very good small Colonial house of brick,
sitting well down on the ground. The door-
way, with is fan light, is the center of inter-
est in the facade and all the ornament on the
exterior is concentrated at the doorway and
the main cornice above. The living rooms
are located on the garden side of the house,
away from the road. A delightful home for
a family of moderate size.
Plates 69-70
House at Wickford, R. I.
FOR Dr. Harold Metc.vlf
There is something homelike about the
New England Colonial houses. They are
simple, straight forward and very inviting.
Narrow siding was used for the walls of this
house wath pilasters at the corners. The
doorway is charming.
Plates 71-74
Cottage on Estate of
William Chattin Wetherill, Esq.
Laverock, Pa.
This is a small Germantown Colonial
house with whitewashed stonework. The
building is low, comfortable and homelike
and age will only make it ap])ear better.
Tliere is a charm in a building like this that
is often lacking in larger buildings.
Plates 75-78
House of JNIr. Robert Fein
RiVERDALE, N. Y.
A simple Colonial house of brick built on
a narrow lot. It exhibits the adaptability
of this style to cram])ed quarters as well as
open spaces. It is perfectly possible to de-
sign good small houses as this house proves.
Plates 79-80
Cottage on Estate of
Andrew V. Stout, Esq., Red Bank, N. J,
A little Colonial house with the simplest
of plans. The doorway is charming Avith its
seats and the arbor covered with roses. By
the way, roses are best to ])Iant at such ])laces
as they never comjiletely cover the structure,
giving glimpses of it here and there.
Plate 81
Superintendent's Cottage
Estate of Glen Steavart, Esq.
Locust Valley, Long Island
A true Dutch Colonial ty))e as developed
near New York. The long sloping roof, the
tall slender columns and the jilain Avail sur-
face under the ])orch are all suggestive of
this charming style. The absence of dormers
is quite usual in these houses.
Plate 82
Gardener's Cottage
for Adolph Mollenhauer, Esq.
Bay Shore, Long Island
A little Colonial farm house of the sim-
plest type. The porch forms the center of
interest in the main facade and the Avails are
coA^ered Avith hand split cypress shingles with
ends squared.
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THE AMbRICAN HOUSE
GEORGIAN HOUSES
Plates 88-87
The Country House of
Ogden 31 ills, Esq.
W'oODliUKV, L. 1.
A large country house, following Georgian
traditions, that have been handled in an orig-
inal way; both in plans and exterior.
The main mass of the house occupys the
center of the composition, with wings at
either side forming coiu'ts. Onlj' the main
house is two stories high, all of the wings
being one story in heighth, and one room
in Avidth. Planning in this way gives great
opermess and breadth to the building and
there is no massing of rooms in the center
as frequently occurs where a large number
of rooms are planned for.
The exterior is of dark red brick with lime
stone for the doorwaj's, cornices and col-
umns. The details suggest the work of the
Adam brothers, especially the columns and
the circular ])anels in the walls. It is a fine,
distinguished mansion of great beauty and
will grow better with time. The interiors
were not available for publication.
Plates 88-93
The Country House of
Arthur S. Burden, Esq., Jericho, L. I.
An original and distinguished piece of
work well handled. This beautifully pro-
portioned Georgian house has the appear-
ance of havhig existed in its environment for
many years.
The \vings have been kept at a lower level
emphasizing the importance of the main
building and the flat pilasters on the walls
add to this effect. The house is in such inti-
mate touch with the surrounding gardens and
lawns that it is only a stej) through the case-
ment doors to the ground.
The interiors are stately and formal and
the graceful stairway winding its way up-
ward is a delightful piece of design. At
the terrace the curved steps and iron rail-
ing add grace to an altogether pleasing
garden .
Plates 94-99
Residence of Andrew V. Stout, Esq.
Red Bank, N. J.
A simjjle well proportioned Georgian
house. The mass is good and the spacing cjf
the window openings has been well handled.
The brick walls have a lovely texture and
the sills and other details are of marble
rather two white in contrast with the walls,
but time will remedy this.
The house is symetrical in ]jlan and all of
the principal rooms have two exposures.
A designer has to be very sure of himself
to attempt a stairway such as this house
possesses. It is unusually successful and
very graceful. The interiors are bits of good
design delicately detailed. Over the dining
room mantel is a panel containing a map of
the surrounding country together with a dial
indicating the direction of the prevailing
wind. The dial is connected with a vane on
the roof and works automatically.
Plates 100-105
Residence of James S-wan Frick
Guilford, Baltimore, Mb.
One of the best of our Georgian houses.
The walls are of brick laid in Flemish bond
with white mortar and the cornices and other
details are of Indiana limestone.
The architect has been very skillful in de-
signing such a compact and well arranged
plan which provides for rooms of fine scale
and proportion. The interiors are lofty and
s]}acious and very beautiful in design and
furnishings. The style is that of the Adam
brothers at their best. In the library the
wood work is American walnut which forms
a fine setting for the brighter colored books.
Plates 106-111
The Residence of W. F. Hencken, Esq,
Greenwich, Conn.
An informal Georgian house of brick, with
rough stone sills almost the same color as
the brick. The house has been kept quite
low and the effect is simple and good. The
texture of the Avail is interesting, a rather
rough, hard burned brick, being used. Lime-
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
stone being employed for the doorway and
cornices. Casement sashes were used for the
windows; giving the house the appearance
of one of the simpler English Georgian
houses. The interiors are extremely livable
and are fine examples of good design and
furnishing. The designer was able to secure
these pleasing and delightful results by the
simplest of means as the living room shows.
Delicately detailed cornices add much to the
rooms.
Plates 112-117
House of Ormsby ]\I. ^Mitchell, Esq.
Rye, N. Y.
A Georgian house of moderate size and
of good design. While this style is ada])ted
to both town and country conditions, it a])-
pears to best advantage as the illustrations
show when set in s]iacious well kept grounds.
The living porch has been well handled. We
Americans have develojied the i)orch, until
it is now an outdoor room, used more or less
all the year. To keep it ojien enougli to be
comfortable in summer and still enclosed
enough to appear as a room, is not the most
simple of problems.
The interiors are distinguished exam])les
of good design and furnishing, following
the same precedent as the exterior.
Plates 118-120
The WiLLLVjr A. Dixsox House
AT Guilford, Baltijiore, Md.
A small house designed in the Georgian
manner. The property is rather restricted
in size yet there is no suggestion of this in
the plan or exterior. The principal rooms
are situated on the garden side of the house,
most of the rooms having this exposure. The
street front of the house proper is sjTnetrical
with well disposed openings. An old panel
has been placed in the pediment of the finely
proportioned doorway. This panel is one
of those placed on the early houses of Phila-
delphia, marking them as having been in-
sured against fire and securing for them all
help possible in times of danger.
The building has been carefully planned
and the little court yard at the garage is
very well arranged. A very pleasant and
comfortable home.
Plate 121
Two Semi-Detachei) Houses
FOR THE GlENLYON DyE WoRKS
Providence, R. I.
These houses are interesting because of
the sim])le way in which the ])roblem was
solved. The design somewhat influenced by
Georgian work is straight forward and the
lines are good. An every day ])roblem much
better done than ordinarily. The neglect of
good design in houses of this sort is the thing
that makes the streets of many American
towns such dreary affairs. AVe are imder-
standing more and more the effect of a man's
environment u])on his character and the best
way to start social improvement is in the
houses of the workers.
Plates 122-123
House for INIr. James A. Kinghorn
Providence, R. I.
A small Georgian house with its end to
the street. The entrance is at the side allow-
ing the main rooms to secure the best ex-
posures, a slightly bowed l)ay at the entrance
effectively breaks M'hat would have otherwise
been a plain straight wall.
Plates 124-125
Cottage on Estate of
]\Irs. Charles O. Gates,
Locust Valley, L. I.
A picturesque little brick house with
Georgian influence in its design. It is quaint,
very small and homelike and is an answer to
those who do not believe that little houses
deserve more attention than they have been
leceiving.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
ITALIAN HOUSES
Plates 126-128
House of Ernest Allis Esq.
Louisville, Kentucky
A dignified example of an American house
in the Italian style. The entrance doorway
is ])articularly worthy of notice, hoth for its
(lcsi<^n and setting. The ])lan is arranged so
that the main portion of the house is hut one
room in dei)th. This affords cross ventila-
tion, a most desirahle feature where the sum-
mers are warm. When results can he as suc-
cessful as this it seems a ])ity that more
houses of this style are not erected.
Plates 129-132
House of Harvey Warren, Esq.
Forest Hills, IjONG Isi,and
A house of moderate size and following-
Italian precedents. The stucco has heen
roughened giving it the appearance of Trav-
ertine and the roof tiles have heen roughly
cemented to give more texture to the sur-
face. The ])lans have heen carefully \\ orked
out for the needs of a familj' living in a
suhurhan community and are very conven-
ient. Distinctive in design and well placed,
is the porch opening f i-om the living room.
Plates 133-134
Residence of Judge Nash Rockwood
Fieldston, N. Y. C.
An American adaption of the Italian style.
The material is stucco with a sand floated
finish. The design is good and shows how
adaptahle this stvle is for our houses. The
sills and quoins and other projections give
the hest results when kept rather flat as they
have heen in this case.
SPANISH HOUSES
Plates 135-138
The Major J. H. H. Peshine Residence
Santa Barbara, California
This house was erected for a decendant of
a noble S])anish family which obtained a
large grant of land at Santa Barbara from
the King of Spain. The house was built
among the old olive trees and against the
hillside Avhich slopes up sharply at the rear
of the patio. It is eminently fitted to its
environment and is a fine example of the
Spanish style.
Plates 139-142
Residence of Tod Ford, Esq.
Pasadena, California
There is a logical type of building fitted
for each locality and the Spanish and Italian
stvles seem to belong to the soil and climate
of Cilifornia, as well as they do to their
native habitats. The beautiful effects
achieved with such simple means in this
rather rambling house are worthy of careful
study. The use of great wall spaces with
roofs at different levels and the careful plac-
ing of the window openings are all responsi-
ble for the results. The planting with the
light stucco walls for a background is un-
usually successful.
Plates 143-144
Residence of T. R. Coffin, Esq.
San INIarino, California
Buildings like the Coffin house seem to be-
long to their environment. These little
Spanish buildings need brilliant sunshine and
a climate like California's to appear at their
best. The brilliant stucco of the walls and
the soft hues of the hand made tiles are
lovely Avhen used in such a place. There is
no patio, the windows of the principal room
opening onto the terrace and the lawn. The
nlan is good, and, rambling enough to make
it pictin-esque.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
Plates 145-148
Residence at Saxta BarbxUia, California
FOR George Washington Smith
Tlie idea for this interesting house was
taken from a thirteenth century Spanish
house and the decoration is so simple that it
juight belong to any period. The roof tiles
are hand made, then baked, but not glazed.
They are a soft red in color and form a fine
contrast to the brilliant stucco of the walls.
The window frames and sashes are painted a
rich Gothic blue.
The plan is as simple and direct as the
exterior and the interiors have all the flavor
of old world rooms. The walls are treated
in softly modelled j^laster and form a fine
back ground for the fin-niture. The brilliant
colors of the u])holstery and hangings give a
restful and livable look to the rooms and the
effect is beautiful.
FRENCH HOUSES
Plates 149-154
Residence of
Mr. and ]\Irs. William Evans
Greenwich^ Conn.
OiH' ways of living are so different from
the French that this style is rarely used in
America. Few architects are ca])able of a])-
proaching the subject in such a symjiathetic
way as the architects of this building have
done. While it follows rather closely the
lines of the Petit Trianon at Versailles this
house has an individuality of its own. It is
very formal and stately, yet, lo^■ely. The
plans are ingenious; advantage being taken
of the symetrical ])lan to make this a very
livable house. Tlie interiors are lofty, airy
and dignified and altogether beautiful. The
style is late Louis XV and early Louis XVI.
Plate 155
A Small House in Los Angeles
Caijfornia
The design of this house was inspired l)y
the farm cottages of France where the archi-
tect served during the war. A house of this
kind is adaptable to other parts of the coun-
try, which is true of very few Californian
houses. This little house is quaint and home-
like and nestles down contentedly in its
rather barren environment.
ENGLISH HOUSES
Plates 156-161
The Residence of
Allan S. Lehman, Esq.
Tarrytown, N. Y.
A very picturesque English Tudor house
in a wonderfully fine setting. Rough old
bricks, red in color, were used for the walls
and lime stone was used at the windows and
doorways. The half timber has a weathered
finish and the verge boards at the gables are
carved.
The roof slates are graduated in thickness
and exposure to the weather giving most
interesting roof surfaces. The plan, it will
be observed is very simple and direct. Fol-
lowing the precedent of the Tudor mansion,
the Great Hail is the center about which the
minor i-ooms are grouped and remains the
center of the domestic life of the household.
This hall is of magnificent proportions as
is also the Great Hall window which faces the
West. The library is a delightful room with
its oak paneling and ornamental plaster ceil-
ing, and the house as a whole is a charming
example of consistency in design and fur-
nishing.
Plates 162-167
The House of C. W. INIorris, Esq.
Ha^t:rford, Pa.
An interesting combination in brick, stucco
and half timber with many breaks in the plan
and irregular roofs. The wood beams, used
for posts and lintels and half timber work,
have been adzed, and wooden pegs are used
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
in the half timber work, in a decorative way.
AV^arnith anil color are si^■en by the use of
brick at the window and door janil).s and at
the chimneys. The casement sash are of
metal with leaded lights making the most
pleasant of windows.
Every turn around the house brings an-
other surprise and another delightful view.
The designer evidently had as much pleasure,
in working out the design, as he gives the
observer. It is all very English and sugges-
tive of jdeasant \\'ays of living.
The ])lan of this house is so arranged that
all the ])rinci])al rooms face the South. The
living ])orch is located on the Southwest cor-
ner and opens on three sides to catch every
breeze. All the ]jrinci])al rooms of the house
are in close touch with the gardens and over-
look the best views.
The service portion is ])laced where it does
not interfere with the views, yet is convenient,
and forms one side of the Fore court, mak-
ing a most effective entrance.
IMost of the interiors are treated with wood
beamed ceilings and plastered walls hand
finished in an antique way. 'Wood Mork has
been eliminated around the interior openings
and the floor boards are of irregular widths.
Plates 168-173
House of ]Mr. George Arexts^ Jr.
Rye, N. Y.
The English ways of living are much like
our own, and, since we have taken more and
more to country life it is natural that we
should ado])t the Elizabethan style for some
of our houses. This is es])ecially so in the
East where sections of the country are very
much like the English countryside.
The Arents' house while quite large settles
well down on the groiuid and the land slopes
gently away from it on all sides. At one end
a garden, enclosed by a wall, has been car-
ried out on a level. The sun porch opens on
this enclosed garden with a pool directly in
front of it, reflecting the house and sur-
rovmditigs in its surface. The house is irregii-
lar in form with terraces at different levels
making a most charming setting.
The house walls are of brick laid with
rather close joints and the trim is of Indiana
limestone. Patterns have been introduced
in the brick work at the gables of the garden
facade giving a most |)leasing efFect. This
house is distinguished by its design and beau-
tiful detail.
Plates 174-177
RESn)ENCE OF
Francis S. McTlhenny, Esq.
Chestnut Hill, Pa.
In European countries the service build-
ings are often connected to the main building
and form an interesting ])art of the group.
This has not a])])ealed to the American taste,
as we prefer to have the odors and flies re-
moved as far as possible from our living
quarters. Since the motor has replaced the
horse, these objections are removed in part,
and, the garage and other unobjectionable
service buildings are often incorporated in the
house group. In the jNIcIlhenn)' house the
service buildings form one side of the fore
court and screen the service court. The lay-
out has been so carefully planned that the
main house is in intimate touch with the
grounds on the three sides. On the east the
paved terrace and the living porch open onto
the garden with the swimming pool at the
other end. At both sides of this enclosed gar-
den are walks leading to the pool. The ex-
terior is modern English with stone walls
pointed flush giving them a pleasing texture.
A view of the entrance across the fore court
is charming as the illustration shows and the
loggia opening on the sunken garden has all
the flavor of an old world building.
The interiors have been carried out in hand
finished plaster, while the im]:)ortant rooms
have wood beamed ceilings and tile floors.
Plates 178-181
The House of
Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain
Middi,ebury, Conn.
The English have a way of making the
garden an intimate part of the menage. The
garden becomes a part of the house, as it
were, and is used as such. In the Chamber-
lain house this has been accom])lished by the
simplest of means. The sunnner house or
rather the outdoor room overlooking the
sunken garden is tied to the house by the
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
garden wall making it an important part of
the composition.
The entrance is deliohtfully informal with
the paved sj^ace before it and the chaii'S
awaiting the visitor. The long sloping roof
comes well down over the entrance giving a
low comfortable appearance to the house, and
quaint dormers breaking the roof surface at
intervals add interest to the effect. The
whole ])lan reflects sensible living and the
love of home and the out of doors.
Plates 182-184
The House of Jerome IMexdlesox, Esq.
Albany, jVe\\- Yokk
A brick house has a charm all its own and
when the st.yle is English, it seems to im])ress
this charm more forcibly upon us. In the
]\Iendleson house rather steeji pitched roofs
sloping down at either end give a breadth to
the design, that would otherwise be lacking.
Dark brick with rather narrow joints have
been used for the walls and the variegated
slate on the roof are graduated giving a very
pleasing texture to this surface. A doorway
of white marble is the center of the composi-
tion and adds the only touch of ornament to
the facade. The doorway is most graceful
and emphasizes the hospitalitj' that waits
beyond.
All the princi]3al rooms on the first floor
open upon a terrace at the garden side of
the house. The service wing is ingeniously
concealed behind the mass of the house, with-
out interfering with the view to the garden
from the main rooms.
Plate 185
Cottage on
Estate of JNIr. George Arents, Jr.
Rye, New York
Large wall surfaces look well when
])ro])erly handled and can be made decid-
edly interesting. The concentration of the
windows at a few points in this Modern
English house gives this result. The grad-
uated slate roof is well worth attention and
emulation.
Plates 186-189
HoLTSE of Andrew J. Thomas, Esq.
SCARSDALE, XeW YoRK
An example of modern English work,
\\ith Aery few window ojsenings, which is
cliaracteristic of these houses. Rough cast
stucco was used for the walls and graduated
slate for the roof. The plan is good and
\ cry convenient.
AVith sucli simple interiors the effects de-
]>end altogether upon the furniture which
must consist of a few, but good ])ieces, care-
fully disposed. The solid color rug in the
dining room, takes its place more naturally
with this simple style than do the Oriental
rugs in the living room.
Plates 190-193
The Studio Home of
Charles E. Chambers, Esq.
RlATCRDALE, N. Y.
It is rather difficult to place this house
exactly, tho one might call it English, in-
fluenced by early German work. It has in-
teresting lines and the materials emjjloyed
are stone and stucco. The interiors are dis-
tinguished by the good taste shown i:i the
furnishings.
INTERIORS.
In glancing thru the interiors shown here,
as w^ell as in the other ])ortion of the book,
it will be observed that there is a great deal
of variety hi the designs. They range from
formal country mansions, to those of simple
farm house interiors; some are intended for
high heeled slippers and silken gowns, and
in others we can see. in our mind's eye, a
group, clad in tweeds gathered about the
hospitable fire place, after a day in the oi^en.
It is all a ])art of our lives and these interiors
are alike in one respect, in that they are all
good.
Observe the means and materials used in
securing the desired effects. If any lesson
can be learned from the study of these in-
teriors, it is that good decoration is as varied
as our needs and purses.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
Plate 194
House of I\Ius. George B. Post, Jr.
Foyer Hai.i,
A deli fill t fill bit of design, is this hall, in
the Italian manner. It is quiet and restful
with no elaborate detail or straining after
an eff'eet. The reveals at the arehway and
panel are most delicate in their refinement.
Plate 195
Stair Hall of Robert Ij. Wood
A Colonial hallway of good design and
proportion effectivelj^ furnished. The carpet
rug of solid color is just right. If the
rather large radiator could have been con-
cealed the result Avould have been perfect.
Plate 196
Hallway, Harold Carhart Residence.
The broad spacious hall of a coimtiy
house. The walls and ceiling are ])ainted in
the same color as the wood work, and the
stair railing is of mahogany. Ornamental
panels alternate — with plain balusters at
the stairs — in the maimer of the old Salem
stairways. A most pleasing and gracious
entrance to a home.
Plates 197 and 212
Interiors, House of
Fred Dana jNIarsh, ]\Iural Painter
Two rooms that can be credited to no
particular style. They are pleasant and
satisfying and very original in their treat-
ment. In the hall the white walls of panel-
led wood em]3hasize the beauty of the hang-
ings. The decoration on the door in the
Dining Room was painted by the owner.
The walls of this room are white with de-
corations in black.
Plate 198
Residence of jNIrs. George B. Post, Jr.
Drawing Room Mantel
A room in the Italian manner with a small
mantel in stone and an old portrait well
hung. It is all admirably composed and
effective.
Plate 199
Rksujence of Mrs. Grenville S. Emmet
liiiiRAUY Mantki.
A very simple (xeorgian mantel of mar-
ble, hap])ily i)laced. The right mantel, a
few good furnishings well disposed and the
composition is complete.
Plate 200
JNIantei,, Hugh Legare Residence
A mantel in a panelled room, with carv-
ing after the manner of Grinling Gibbons.
The simjjle stone architrave around the fire
place opening, acts as a foil to the elaborate
carving above. A good piece of design,
with all the pleasing qualities of an old
room.
Plate 201
House of Albert K. Wampole
JNIantel in Drawing Room
JNIantel of colored marbles most effec-
tively ]ilaced in the side of a ]:)anelled room.
It is all reminiscent of the best Georgian
Avork and a ])eriod of Knglish life co-existent
with our best Southern Colonial.
Plate 202
W. T. Grant Residence
Living Room
A room that is Italian in feeling and
furnishing yet containing a number of
pieces of furniture from other periods. The
result is very satisfying. Good pieces of
furniture from various ]}eriods may be used
without causing disturbance when done as
well as in this room.
Plate 203
Living Room of ]Mrs. William J. Wilcox
An English room with sand finished
])laster walls and oak paneling across the
fire place end. The generous fire place and
this simi^le style reflect an informal ])eriod
of English work and very pleasant ways
of living.
Plate 204
Harold Carhart Residence
Dining Room,
This room with walls paneled in painted
])ine, follows the ]n'ecedent of the old Col-
onial country houses near PhiladeljJhia.
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BOSTON U"TV. COLLEGE OF GEN. ED. IIBRARI
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
Formal and stately it brings to mind the
period of Washington and Ben Franklin
when our country was in the making.
Plates 205-208 and 209
House of JMr. Charles M. Hart
Interiors
The interiors of this house form an ad-
mirable back ground for the pieces of early
American furniture with wliich it is furnish-
ed. The living room with its simple mantel
with cupboards above and the hallwaj' with
the curved railing at the stairway are in
just the right spirit. The bed room with
the ceiling cut off at the corners is a de-
lightful room. It is just such a room as we
read about in the old story books. The
window hangings are worthy of note.
Plate 206
House of O. Ij. Schavenke, Jr.
JNIantel in Hall
A little bit of the early part of the last
century. The mantel, wall ]ia])er and fur-
nishings are just right making a lovely little
room.
Plates 207 and 211
Country House of Jules Breuchaud
Interiors
The interiors of the Breuchaud house are
admirable examples of the old Dutch work
in Ulster County, N. Y. Both the architect
and the owner must have a very symjja-
thetic understanding of this style to secure
such pleasing results. There is an atmos-
phere of rest and quiet about the rooms.
Plate 210
Hall, the Dillon House
Kingston^ N. Y.
A quaint little hallway witli a fine old
mantel; Dutch tiles with blue figures are
used for the facings at tlie fire ])lace. The
beams overhead are exjjosed and the ceil-
ing is formed by the floor boards above. Ali
in the spirit of the old Dutch builders at
Kingston, New York.
Plate 213
House of Lathrop Brown, Esq.
Living Room in North Wing
A room finished with painted early eigh-
teenth century (xcorgian panels. This room
Avill later on become the schoolroom, being
temporaril}^ used as a living room until the
main rooms are completed. Refer to plates
seven and ten for illustrations of this house.
DOORWAYS.
There is something particularly inviting
and pleasing about Colonial and Georgian
doorways. In manj' of the early houses it
was only at the entrance door and porch, that
the architect or builder "let go" as it were
and gave us an idea of how much knowledge
he really possessed.
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deal of thought and attention to this feature
of the design and in our Colonial houses it
is a poor house that does not boast of at
least one good doorway. Even the most
simple examples exhibit signs of having
been carefully studied and proportioned.
The architects of today are following in
the footsteps of the old builders and the il-
lustrations show that good taste and care-
ful study are amply re])aid when intelligent-
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Plate 214.
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doorway for a large country house.
Plate 215.
One of the most charming of our modern
examples of Georgian doorways.
Plate 216.
A formal Colonial entrance for a country
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much to the design.
Plate 217.
A little Colonial doorway with a pedi-
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and interesting with very good j^lanting.
Plate 218.
A Colonial doorway with fan light and
side lights. A very interesting design with
beautiful detail, somewhat influenced by the
Greek revival.
Plate 219.
A very simple and pleasing Germantown
doorway. The little trellis over the door
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HOUSE OF J. M. TOWNSEND. JR.. MILL NECK. L. I.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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WM. LAWRENCE BOTTOMLEY. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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RESIDENCE OF MRS. WILLIAM NORTHROP, RICHMOND, VA.
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LIVING ROOM MANTEL
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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ENTRANCE SIDE
HOUSE FOR THE MORRIS ESTATE, OVERBROOK, PA.
MELLOR, MEIGS AND HOWE. ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 60
FLOOR PLANS
HOUSE FOR THE MORRIS ESTATE, OVERBROOK., PA.
MELLOR. MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
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PLATE NO. 61
ENTRANCE
HOUSE FOR THE MORRIS ESTATE. OVERBROOK, PA.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 62
GARDEN SIDE
HOUSE FOR THE MORRIS ESTATE, OVERBROOK, PA.
MELLOR. MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 64
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 65
ENTRANCE DOOR
HOUSE FOR WALTER C. BAYLIES, ESQ.. TAUNTON, MASS.
PARKER. THOMAS AND RICE. ARCHITECTS
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HOUSE OF MR. ROBERT FEIN, RIVERDALE, N. Y.
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HOUSE OF MR. ROBERT FEIN, RIVERDALE. N. Y.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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HOUSE OF MR. ROBERT FEIN, RIVERDALE, N. Y.
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GEORGIAN HOUSES
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ENTRANCE DOOR
THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF OGDEN MILLS, ESQ., WOODBURY, L. I.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 84
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PLATE NO. 91
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THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARTHUR S. BURDEN, ESQ., JERICHO, L. I.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 92
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THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARTHUR S. BURDEN, ESQ.. JERICHO, L. I.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 93
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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RESIDENCE OF JAMES SWAN FRICK. ESQ., GUILFORD, BALTIMORE, MD.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 105
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RESIDENCE CF JAMES SWAN FRICK, ESQ., GUILFORD. BALTIMORE, MD.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 106
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THE RESIDENCE OF W. F. HENCKEN, ESQ., GREENWICH, CONN.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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THE RESIDENCE OF W. F. MENCKEN. ESQ., GREENWICH. CONN.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. no
LIVING ROOM FIRE PLACE
THE RESIDENCE OF W. F. HENCKEN, ESQ.. GREENWICH, CONN.
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PLATE NO. 119
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. 121
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PLATE NO. 122
EXTERIOR
HOUSE FOR MR. JAMES A. KINGHORN, PROVIDENCE. R. I.
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PLATE NO. 131
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HOUSE OF HARVEY WARREN, ESQ., FOREST HILLS, L. I.
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PLATE NO. 132
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HOUSE OF HARVEY WARREN, ESQ., FOREST HILLS. L. L
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 133
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RESIDENCE OF JUDGE NASH ROCKWOOD, FIELDSTON, N. Y. C.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 134
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RESIDENCE OF JUDGE NASH ROCKWOOD, FIELDSTON. N. Y. C.
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FLOOR PLANS
RESIDENCE OF T. R. COFFIN, ESQ., SAN MARINO, CAL.
REGINALD D. JOHNSON, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 145
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
RESIDENCE AT SANTA BARBARA. CAL., OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH
GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 148
5E.COND Floor. Plan
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
RESIDENCE AT SANTA BARBARA, CAL., OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH
r>EORCE WASHINGTON SMITH, ARrillTECT
FRENCH HOUSES
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 149
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PLATE NO. 151
VIEW OF LIVING ROOM INTO HALL
RESIDENCE OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM EVANS, GREENWICH, CONN.
J. E. R. CARPENTER AND WALTER D. BLAIR ASSOC. ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 152
SOUTH PORCH
RESIDENCE OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM EVANS, GREENWICH, CONN.
J. E. R. CARPENTER AND WALTER D. BLAIR ASSOC. ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 153
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PLATE NO. 154
DETAIL OF DINING ROOM
RESIDENCE OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM EVANS, GREEf (CH. CONN.
J. E. R. CARPENTER AND WALTER D. BLAIR ASSOC. ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 155
A SMALL HOUSE IN LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA
WALTER S. DAVIS. ARCHITECT
FLOOR PLAN
ENGLISH HOUSES
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 156
ENTRANCE
THE RESIDENCE OF ALLAN S. LEHMAN, ESQ., TARRYTOWN, N. Y.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 157
FLOOR PLANS
THE RESIDENCE OF ALLAN S. LEHMAN, ESQ.. TARRYTOWN, N. Y.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 158
SOUTH EAST ELEVATION
THE RESIDENCE OF ALLAN S. LEHMAN. ESQ., TARRYTOWN, N. Y.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 159
GREAT HALL
THE RESIDENCE OF ALLAN S. LEHMAN, ESQ.. TARRYTOWN, N. Y.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 160
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PLATF. NO. 166
THE SERVICE COURT
THE LIVING ROOM
THE HOUSE OF C. \V. MORRIS, ESQ., HAVERFORD, PA.
MELLOR, MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 167
HALLWAY
THE HOUSE OF C. W. MORRIS. ESQ., HAVERFORD, PA.
MELLOR. MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 158
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 169
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 170
ENTRANCE
HOUSE OF MR. GEORGE ARENTS, JR., RYE. N. Y.
LEWIS COLT ALBRO. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 171
SOUTH TERRACE
HOUSE OF MR. GEORGE ARENTS, JR., RYE, N. Y.
LEWIS COLT ALBRO, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 172
GARDEN POOL AND SUN PARLOR
HOUSE OF MR. GEORGE ARENTS, JR., RYE, N. Y.
LEWIS COLT ALBRO, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 173
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PLATE NO. 174
THE HOUSE FROM THE HIGHWAY
RESIDENCE FOR FRANCIS S. MC-ILHENNY, ESQ., CHESTNUT HILL, PA.
MELLOR. MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. 176
MAIN HAL. I.
RESIDENCE FOR FRANCIS S. MC-ILHENNY, ESQ.. CHESTNUT HILL, FA.
MELLOR. MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 177
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RESIDENCE FOR FRANCIS S. MC-ILHENNY, ESQ., CHESTNUT HILL, PA.
MELLOR, MEIGS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. 179
FLOOR PLANS
THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN,
MIDDLEBURY. CONN.
THEODATE POPE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. I8T
VltVV IHKOUGH HALL
THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN
MIDDLEBURY, CONN.
THEODATE POPE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 182
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 183
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. Ifl4
ENTRANCE
THE HOUSE OF JEROME MENDLESON, ESQ., ALBANY, N. Y.
LEWIS COLT ALBRO, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 185
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PLATE NO. 187
FLOOR PLANS
HOUSE OF ANDREW J. THOMAS, ESQ.. SCARSDALE, N. Y.
ANDREW J. THOMAS, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 188
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PLATE NO. 189
THE LIVING ROOM
THE DINING ROOM
HOUSE OF ANDREW J. THOMAS, ESQ., SCARSDALE, N. Y.
ANDREW J. THOMAS, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 190
ENTRANCE
THE STUDIO HOME OF CHARLES E. CHAMBERS, ESQ.,
RIVERDALE, N. Y.
JULIUS GREGORY. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 191
FLOOR PLANS
THE STUDIO HOME OF CHARLES E. CHAMBERS, ESQ.,
RIVERDALE, N. Y.
JULIUS GREGORY. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 192
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 194
FOYER HALL
RESIDENCE OF MRS. GEORGE B. POST, JR., NEW YORK.
MOTT B. SCHMIDT. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
STAIR HALL
HOUSE OF MR. ROBERT L. WOOD, WHITEMARSH, PA.
JOHN GRAHAM, JR.. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 196
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PLATE NO. 197
HALLWAY
HOUSE OF MR. FRED DANA MARSH, MURAL PAINTER,
NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.
H. G. MORSE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 198
DRAWING ROOM MANTEL
RESIDENCE OF MRS. GEORGE B. POST, JR., NEW YORK.
MOTT B. SCHMIDT. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. 199
LIBRARY MANTEL
RESIDENCE OF MRS. GRENVILLE S. EMMET, NEW YORK
MOTT B. SCHMIDT. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 200
MANTEL
HUGH LEGARE RESIDENCE. WASHINGTON. D. C.
HOWARD MAJOR. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 201
MANTEL IN DRAWING ROOM
RESIDENCE OF ALBERT K. WAMPOLE, ESQ., GUILFORD, MD.
MOTT B. SCHMIDT. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
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PLATE NO. 205
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 206
MAN ILL IN HALL
HOUSE OF O. L. SCHWENKE, JR.. BAY SHORE. L. I.
DWICHT JAMES BAUM. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 207
bl^PLK HALL
COUNTRY HOUSE OF JULES BREUCHAUD, ULSTER CO., N. Y.
MYRON S. TELLER, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 208
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PLATE NO. 209
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 210
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PLATE NO. 2 I I
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BED ROOM
COUNTRY HOUSE OF JULES BREUCHAUD, ULSTER CO., N. Y.
MYRON S, TELLER, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
DINING ROOM
HOUSE OF MR. FRED DANA MARSH, MURAL PAINTER.
NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.
H. G. MORSE. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 213
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DOORNA^AYS
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 214
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SAMUEL DWIGHT BREWSTER RESIDENCE. GLEN COVE, L. I.
HOWARD MAJOR, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO 215
DOORWAY
THE HOUSE OF DR. T. J. ABBOTT, CORNWALL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y
PARKER MORSE HOOPER, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 216
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WM. B. HESTER RESIDENCE, GLEN COVE. L. I.
HOWARD MAJOR. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 217
ENTRANCE DOOKW A',
WILLIAM BEARD RESIDENCE. GLEN COVE, L. I.
HOWARD MAJOR. ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 218
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J. H. OTTLEY RESIDENCE, GLEN COVE, L. I.
HOWARD MAJOR, ARCHITECT
THE AMERICAN HOUSE
PLATE NO. 219
DOORWA'l
HOUSE OF MRS. WM. J. WILCOX, ST. DAVIDS, PA.
MELLOR. MEICS AND HOWE, ARCHITECTS
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