Outbuildings, Gateways, Etc. 



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Boathouses were not originally designed to play billiards in, although the 

 billiard room, den or gymnasium may be, each or collectively, a part of the 

 entertaining feature of the building. That there should be a guest room of some 

 sort goes without saying, and naturally the style and decoration should be of the 

 most informal and comfortable sort. It 

 may or not have heat, although its 

 installation would never be regretted. 



When one thinks of the boathouse 

 the balcony idea is naturally associated. 

 That it may be made a feature of great 

 comfort and utility, as well as a deco- 

 rative possibility, is not to be disputed. 



The boathouse from the standpoint 

 of its uses demands dressing rooms, 

 toilet and bathroom, to make it com- 

 plete as well as to add to the general 

 comfort and utility. 



The ordinary boat landing is the 

 "float," reached by a gangway. Row- 

 boats are ordinarily moored to the 

 float or pulled upon it if desired, while 

 sailboats, motor boats or other large 

 craft are anchored clear. Floats may 

 be secured in still water which is nat- 

 urally free from tides by anchoring or by 

 the use of piles. -A convenient method 

 of anchoring a small float is to make 

 the < outer anchors of two strong wooden 

 boxes, iron or wire bound. The wire 

 guy is fastened through two holes bored 



in the middle of one of the long sides. This box, when filled with stones and 

 sunk, will be found to be a fairly secure anchor. The problem of getting this 

 heavy weight out into deep water is at first sight a considerable undertaking; it 

 is, however, comparatively easy. Take fairly strong rope and attach it to each 

 corner of the box securely, and bring the four pieces together above the box and 

 fasten so that the box may be hung from this support. Put this overboard from 

 the stern of a boat and allow enough supporting rope to keep the top of the box 

 under water, a position which it will readily reach if a few stones are put into it. 

 Having provided the top of the box with a partial cover around the four sides, 

 allowing an opening in the centre large enough to put the stones through, till 

 the box from the supply of stones in the boat. As the weight of stones is con- 

 siderably less under water than it is if exposed, a considerable anchor may be 

 made in this way. When filled the box may be rowed to any point desired, the 

 guy straightened and pulled taut, and the anchor placed by cutting the rope. 

 It is also possible to construct a boat anchorage in the aforesaid manner. 



In quick water and tides the pile is the best retainer for the float. The float 



Old Colonial gates at Salem, Mass. A good example of 

 wood design, in which the sweep of the carriage gates is con- 

 tinued in the smaller gate. The iron work, however, sits rather 

 awkwardly upon the posts. Cost about $75. 



