Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United StatesWith rules for criticism, and introduction . n ? ! 3--- •-Hr. i>-^^ FIRST FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR. ( 53 ) DESIGN XVII. VILLAGE OR SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. This suburban or village mansion Is truly Amer-ican In spirit and In accommodations. It is arrangedwith economy, both In view of building it and in thegrandeur of its interior. At a glance, the wide andlong hall, or vestibule, with Its elliptical staircase,must be acknowledged as a grand feature, i
Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United StatesWith rules for criticism, and introduction . n ? ! 3--- •-Hr. i>-^^ FIRST FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR. ( 53 ) DESIGN XVII. VILLAGE OR SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. This suburban or village mansion Is truly Amer-ican In spirit and In accommodations. It is arrangedwith economy, both In view of building it and in thegrandeur of its interior. At a glance, the wide andlong hall, or vestibule, with Its elliptical staircase,must be acknowledged as a grand feature, in enter-ing from the porch In front. The office In the lower wing Is sufficiently largefor a physician, or it may be used as a boudoir. Theparlor, it will be seen, is of magnificent proportions,as well as of pleasing form, capable of ceiling deco-rations of the most tasty kind. The piano can beplaced In the bay communicating with the rear is not necessary to pass Into the parlor whenpracticing or receiving tuition. The dining-room will be found ample, and alsobeautiful, with an alcove at its end. The kitchen apartments are conveniently establishment can be worked In first-class stylewith
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