The kitchen 
not in strict accordance with the period, is most attractive, 
as is also the feature shown in the second story, where 
large windows open outward and give a cross draught and 
plenty of light. 
Standing as it does in the midst of green lawns and 
flower beds, with century-old elms casting their shadows 
over the grounds, it bears out the idea of the old home so 
much that it is hard to realize that this is not a re-modeled 
On the paneled walls of this room is displayed a collection of swords of various periods 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
November, 1912 
Colonial house, instead of a modified colonial type, built at 
the present day. 
The entrance door opens into a wide hall which extends 
through the center of the house and ends with another 
door at the opposite side. This follows the idea of the 
houses of that period, from which it was designed. The 
hallway is paneled and painted a soft cream white, a most 
attractive background for the rich old furniture. At one 
side of the hall is a fine low-boy, an heirloom, as are all the 
pieces nearly, that are found in the house. Over this 
hangs a handsome Chippendale mirror, and opposite is an 
old grandfather’s clock which has marked time for cen- 
turies in the family. The staircase starts halfway between 
the entrance doors and leads by low treads to the second 
story floor. 
As one enters tne hallway from the main road, at the 
left is found the living-room, which differs from those of 
olden days in that it is one large room, instead of being 
divided into two rooms. This innovation has been so hap- 
pily planned that it shows to fine advantage the wonder- 
ful old furniture for which this house is so truly distin- 
guished. 
There is a quiet restfulness surrounding this particular 
room, which is most refreshing. The walls have been 
hung with just the right shade of soft green, and har- 
monizing with this is a two-toned rug which covers the 
hardwood floor. This plain surface might be trying if it 
were not for the successful lighting of the room and the 
bright coloring of the zaleas in the cretonne hangings. 
