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[Fig. 33. Residence of II. Sheldon, Esq., near Tairylown, N. Y. 



concealed by trees and foliage, add much to the extent 

 and importance of a villa or mansion in the country. In 

 the old English style these appendages are made to unite 

 happily with the building, which is in itself irregular. Pic- 

 turesque effect is certainly increased by thus extending the 

 pile and increasing the variety of its outline. 



We have omitted hitherto any mention of the Sioiss style. 

 The unique and striking cotlages of Switzerland are at once 

 recognised by their low sloping roofs, covered with broad 

 shingles, and projecting widely on brackets at the eaves ; 

 upon the second story runs an open gallery, which serves 

 as a walk around the house. The whole building is con- 

 structed of wood, and the chimneys are carried up in square 

 masses covered at the top with broad coping stones; this 

 style may be easily put in practice here by an amateur who 

 desires a fanciful light cottage in a peculiar situation, where 



the scenery is appropriate. 



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