. Suburban homes for city business men. A description of the country, with a statement of the inducements offered on the life of the Erie railway . First Floor. Second Floor. DESIGN No. 12. The desire to produce pleasing effects in the structure of country houseshas much increased in the past few years. The gratifying evidence ofthis is forced upon our attention on every line of travel. Every one whocontributes to this taste is so far a benefactor of his kind. It has thisplea for universal adoption, that while it violates no principle of utility,it elevates mentally and morally, only by the ex
. Suburban homes for city business men. A description of the country, with a statement of the inducements offered on the life of the Erie railway . First Floor. Second Floor. DESIGN No. 12. The desire to produce pleasing effects in the structure of country houseshas much increased in the past few years. The gratifying evidence ofthis is forced upon our attention on every line of travel. Every one whocontributes to this taste is so far a benefactor of his kind. It has thisplea for universal adoption, that while it violates no principle of utility,it elevates mentally and morally, only by the exeicise of correct judg-ment without expense. It is thought that the plan here submitted willcommend itself to the taste of those who, having a moderate income—and such constitute the bulk of society—and who, having no money tolavish upon merely useless show, would have enough variety in style,solid embellishments, convenience of arrangement, rooms of suitable sizeand number,—affording sufficient retirement and accommodation as shallcombine to produce a pleasing impression, and make the happy and con-tented family feel that they have a
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