American estates and gardens . < X [189]. ooa; z z 5 X [190] AMERICAN ESTATES AND GARDENS central windows of the second story. The lower windows are without the pediments seenin the wings, and those on the stairs in the second tier are quite frankly placed exactly wherethey belong and out of symmetry with the others. This is an interesting illustration of themoderate freedom with which the architectural parts have been handled. The interior of the house is thoroughly in keeping with its majestic exterior. The roomsare of great size, as may be expected in a house of such dimensions, and they
American estates and gardens . < X [189]. ooa; z z 5 X [190] AMERICAN ESTATES AND GARDENS central windows of the second story. The lower windows are without the pediments seenin the wings, and those on the stairs in the second tier are quite frankly placed exactly wherethey belong and out of symmetry with the others. This is an interesting illustration of themoderate freedom with which the architectural parts have been handled. The interior of the house is thoroughly in keeping with its majestic exterior. The roomsare of great size, as may be expected in a house of such dimensions, and they are handsomelyfinished and furnished. The great hall is paneled with wood in a somewhat simple design,l)ut it is a very beautiful room. The woodwork of the ceiling follows the general motif ofthe paneled walls. It is abundantly furnished, and contains some historic family portraits. The chief rooms of the house connect directly with the hall. These constitute the seriesof apartments usual in dwellings of this type. The dining-room, which h
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