[72 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



September, 1905 



A House at Woodmere 



Long Island 



HE house at Woodmere, Long Island, 

 illustrated on this page, was built for the 

 Woodmere Land Association, of which 

 Mr. R. L. Burton is the owner. 



The underpinning is built of red brick, 

 laid in red mortar. The superstructure, of 

 wood, is covered with matched sheathing, good building 

 paper and then shingles, which are painted white. The roof 

 is also covered with shingles, and is left to weather finish. 



The interior throughout is trimmed with white pine, and 

 is treated with ivory-white paint. The hall contains an orna- 

 mental staircase, with white enamel balusters and newel and 



mahogany rail. The reception-room is treated in an artistic 

 manner. The library and dining-room are separated by 

 double sliding doors, and each have open fireplaces furnished 

 with red brick facings, and hearth and mantels of good de- 

 sign in the Colonial style. The kitchen, butler's pantry and 

 laundry are fitted up with all the best modern conveniences. 



The second story contains four bedrooms and two bath- 

 rooms, the latter furnished with porcelain fixtures and ex- 

 posed nickelplated plumbing. There are three bedrooms 

 and ample storage space on the third floor. The cellar, ce- 

 mented, contains the heating apparatus and cold storage. 



Mr. FYank Cotter, architect, Woodmere, Long Island. 



tmamtamumm 



A House at Woodmere, Long Island 



