American estates and gardens . s on the front and side. Behind it is the morning-room, with a largebay window, and separated from the pantry, which connects with the kitchen by a specialhall. Both are finished in dark Flemish oak. The House of Mrs. Charles F. Coffin, at Montclair, New Jersey. Mrs. Charles F. Coffins house, at Montclair, New Jersey, is another interesting exampleof half-timber work. Located at the foot of the Orange Mountains, crescent-shaped terracesof field stones and large forest trees form a striking foreground. From the covered gatewaya winding path leads to the several fl
American estates and gardens . s on the front and side. Behind it is the morning-room, with a largebay window, and separated from the pantry, which connects with the kitchen by a specialhall. Both are finished in dark Flemish oak. The House of Mrs. Charles F. Coffin, at Montclair, New Jersey. Mrs. Charles F. Coffins house, at Montclair, New Jersey, is another interesting exampleof half-timber work. Located at the foot of the Orange Mountains, crescent-shaped terracesof field stones and large forest trees form a striking foreground. From the covered gatewaya winding path leads to the several flights of stone steps that give access to the mainentrance. The main part of the first story is built of red brick. The remainder of the building isin half-timber work, with the stucco tinted a rich buff. The roof shingles are bright red. Theplan is pre-eminently spacious in its arrangement. The hall is octagonal, with a vaulted ceil-ing. The eight openings are finished with flat Tudor arches. It is partly wainscoted, the [225]. <Xu O oz o z < PQ w hh < O w O wXh [226]
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