American homes and gardens . se, and ex-tending across the entire front. From the top of thegranite steps, the broad walk continues on to the entrance-porch. An approach from the driveway at the side of theterrace also lands one at the front porch. The terrace ateither side of the walk is grassed, and is held in place bya brick wall surmounted with a white marble box-trees decorate the inside of the porch has massive wooden columns, a Welsh tilefloor, red in color, and a massive vaulted ceiling. The house is built from grade to peak with Harvardbrick, laid in Flem
American homes and gardens . se, and ex-tending across the entire front. From the top of thegranite steps, the broad walk continues on to the entrance-porch. An approach from the driveway at the side of theterrace also lands one at the front porch. The terrace ateither side of the walk is grassed, and is held in place bya brick wall surmounted with a white marble box-trees decorate the inside of the porch has massive wooden columns, a Welsh tilefloor, red in color, and a massive vaulted ceiling. The house is built from grade to peak with Harvardbrick, laid in Flemish bond with white mortar well raked toshow the joints. The trimmings are of white marble, exceptthe cornice, which is of wood; this cornice and all woodworkon the exterior are painted white. The roof is covered withshingles and left to weather finish. Passing through the front door, which is provided withleaded-glass windows on either side, one enters the vestibule,which has a hardwood floor and paneled walls, treated with. The House is Entered Through a Stately Porch Which is the ChiefFeature of the Exterior The den is conveniently placed at the left of the staircaseand nearly opposite the entrance. It is trimmed with oak,treated with acid, stain and wax, and harmonizes well withthe Japanese grass cloth with which the walls are alcove with paneled seat, the beamed ceiling and thefireplace with its marble facings and mantel complete thefeatures of this room, while the massive furniture withbrown leather upholstery is in keeping with its treatment andalso enhances its color-scheme. 236 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS October, 1906
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