. The wood-carver of Salem; Samuel McIntire, his life and work . -story, square house, erected in 1797, of whichMclntire was the architect, is one of his best designsexecuted in brick. Both the deck roof and the bel-vedere on a hip roof, as in this instance, are but archi-tectural modifications of the earlier enclosed cupolaso frequently a feature of the mansions of NewEngland seacoast towns. In recent years the wallshave been painted gray, but the keyed marble lintelsand sills of the windows and the white-painted wood-work remain unchanged. Although strongly Ionicin feeling, the porch is abso
. The wood-carver of Salem; Samuel McIntire, his life and work . -story, square house, erected in 1797, of whichMclntire was the architect, is one of his best designsexecuted in brick. Both the deck roof and the bel-vedere on a hip roof, as in this instance, are but archi-tectural modifications of the earlier enclosed cupolaso frequently a feature of the mansions of NewEngland seacoast towns. In recent years the wallshave been painted gray, but the keyed marble lintelsand sills of the windows and the white-painted wood-work remain unchanged. Although strongly Ionicin feeling, the porch is absolutely unconventional,and throughout the entablature shows Mclntiresbent for freshening classic motives with new detail,or with classic detail employed in new ways. Andstrangely enough, despite his daring innovations,this porch is generally regarded as one of the bestin Salem. Could there be a higher tribute to thegenius and courage of its designer ? The fluted,nicely tapering columns, with the acanthus-leafenrichment of the neck of the capitals below the [50]. Plate XVIII.—Cornice, Eaves, and Balustraded Roof, Peabody-Silsbee House; Peabody-Silsbee Barn.
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