THLY VISITOR. 



CONDUCTED BY ISAAC HILL. 



Those u'ho labor in the earth are the chosenpeople of God, xnhose breasts he has made hispeaUiar deposite/or substantial and gennine virtue.'' Jefferson. 



VOLUME 2. 



CONCORD, N. H. SEPT. 30, 1840- 



NUMBER 9. 



THE FARMER'S MONTHLY VISITOR, 



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Design 1. A dwelling for a laborer without 

 a Farm. 



Fig. 1. 



For tlie Farmer's Montiily Visitor. 



Farm House Architecture. 



No. 2. 



In tho present article, it will be ni)' object to 

 present yoin- readers with a few simple model 

 designs tor dwelling houses, suitalile for the ac- 

 commodation of tlie laboring man. It is in such, 

 more than any others, that improvement is need- 

 ed ; and less pains are taken to render them ap- 

 propriate and tenaiitable, than in the higher cl.iss 

 of houses. It is the natural residt of the employ- 

 ment of the out-door laboring man, to overlook 

 tho fine wants of his nature; the little tilings, that 

 go so far to make iij) the comforts of social life 

 are too often neglected during the fatigues, irri- 

 tations and discomforts of an e.vposed employ- 

 ment. Instead of conforming to the laws of na- 

 ture and their own constitutions, we see men 

 contending witli disadvantages at home — buffet- 

 ted by the elements — often sick through the want 

 of care though surrounded by every thing that 

 makes life agreeable. I am confident that many 

 of the "ills that flesh is heir to," may be correct- 

 ed by a little more consideration to the construc- 

 tion of the dwelling houses for the laboring clas- 

 ses. If every person w ho builds would set earnestly 

 about the work of improvement in the constuc- 

 tion of houses, tliey would find that money e- 

 nougli, and many times more than enough, is now 

 spent to accomplish all that is desirable. 



In the arrangement of tlie designs, simplicity is 

 the principal feature. Economy in the construc- 

 tion of a sn^all cottage is one of the most desira- 

 ble objects, and may be studied to good advan- 

 tage in tlie disposition of partitions, windows and 

 doors. Partitions should- be as few as possible, 

 and windows are an expensive as well as a ne- 

 cessary appendage to a dwelling. I would have 

 them large in size, and few in numbers. It is a 

 prevailing fault with New England houses, that 

 they have too many windows; it is not economy 

 in'tiie original cost, nor productive of comfort in a 

 long run. Two wuidows in a room, si.xteen feet 

 square, are sufiicient for all the purposes of light 

 and ventilation, each additional window adds to 

 the expense and lessens the comfort. It is, I be- 

 lieve, generally conceded, that too much light is 

 admitted into our dwellings. If no other proof 

 was at hand, the single fact that the first object of 

 the female part of the family is, to shut out by of- 

 fensive curtains what the builder has with addi- 

 tional expense and pains let in, would settle that 

 point. 



(Fig. 21.; 



Accommodullon. — This plan represents n house 

 24 by 30 feet; though small, containing many 

 conveniences, the principal entrance is at tho 

 end into the entry, C. There is a good kitchen, 

 A, 15 by 12 ft. ; parlor, B, 15 by 15 ft; a bed room, 

 D, 9 by 12 f\; back entrance, E, with their way to 

 the chamber and cellar stairs under them ; pan- 

 try, F, 8 by 7 ft ; sink, b ; kitchen closet, H ; Chi- 

 na closet, I. The heartlis are represented by, a ; 

 doors, d ; windows, w ; ventilating flue from the 

 cellar, i ; the second floor may be divided into two 

 chambers. 



principal rooms are sufficient for light and venti- 

 lation, and will be found to be more comfortable 

 in a cold climate than a larger number. 



Situation. — Li the selection of a spot for a dwel- 

 ling house in the countiy, two things are neces- 

 sary to be kept in mind — prospect and conveni- 

 ence. The first, however, is generally but little 

 thought of, while the latter comprehends all that 

 is worthy of consideration. But it is recommen- 

 ded that pleasantness of location should be 

 thought of in the choice af a spot. This build- 

 ing is well calculated for an elevated and expos- 

 ed situation. The out buildings may be extended 

 upon either side to break off the bleak winds ; 

 and the rooins may be reversed to accommodate 

 the location. 



General estimate. — Contents, 1 1,000 feet of stock, 

 including frame. — Cost, $450 00. 



Expression. — The style of this cottage is mod- 

 est and agreeable. The appearance may be im- 

 proved by setting it high, and siu-rounding it with 

 a low parapet fence. Houses of this description 

 do not admit of high fence ; when used, they be- 

 tray a want of symmetry. 



Design tt. A Village Cottage for a small fami- 

 ly, or a Farm«laborer's Cottage. 



Fig. 1. 



(Fig. 2-3) 



Represents a front end elevation of the same 

 Cottage. 



Construction,— This is probably the most sim- 

 ple form in which a framed cottage can be arran- 

 ged ; it has but little exterior ornament. That lit- 

 tle consists in a projecting cornice, raking cor- 

 nice or the front and autae corners, windows fin- 

 ished with pannels to correspond with the door, 

 have a good eflect. Two windows in t-ach of tjir 



(Fig. 23.) 



../Iccommodation.— This plan represents a house 

 35 by 20 feet, with a piazza of 4 feet. The prin- 

 cipal entrance is under the piazza, D, at the entry, 

 C; back entrance, H ; kitchen. A, 14 by 19 feet; 

 parlor, B. 19 by 12 feet ; bed rooms, E and F, 9 

 by 7 feet each ; cellar way, I ; China closet, J ; 

 pantrv, G ; stairway, L ; hearths, a ; fine to ven- 

 tilate "cellar, i. This arrangement is very conve- 

 nient and is much approved by those who have 

 built in this manner; those who approve of a 

 small kitchen and large parlor in a cottage will 

 find this form pleasaut, comfortable and convne- 



