September, 1906 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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] 3 — An Entrance Opens Into the Living-Room Which is Painted White with Walls of Muresco Green 



room is characteristic of the 

 house itself, which is a per- 

 version. The studding was 

 surfaced before being put in 

 place ; then came the lath, on 

 the outside of which is 

 placed a rough siding eight 

 inches in width. The lath 

 on the inside is plastered be- 

 tween the studding, giving 

 the room a paneled effect. 

 The plaster is rough, and is 

 in its natural color. 



The house is built entirely 

 of California redwood 

 with the exception of the 

 floors, which are of Oregon 

 pine, third quality, and 

 stained to match the wood- 

 work. To the left of the 

 lireplace in the living-room 

 is a French window, glazed 

 with small lights, which 

 forms an entrance into the 

 court. During the heated 

 term this court serves in 

 several capacities — outdoor 

 living-room, breakfast- 

 room, and frequently the 

 evening meal is enjoyed in 

 this protected corner. At 

 the back of the living-room 



the bathroom has porcelain fixtures and exposed nickel-plated is a little hall which admits one to the bedroom to the right, 



plumbing. The second floor is treated in a similar manner, or to the kitchen to the left. 



The kitchen is treated in blue and white, and is fitted with 

 Mrs. Nixon Hopkms s Bungalow aJ] the best modern nxtures complete. The bedroom is pro- 



at Pasadena, California v jj e j w j t J, a ] arge c | ose( . fi(ted up w j f j 1 fa usua ] hooks, 



The bungalow of Mrs. Nixon Hopkins, at Pasa- placed on strips, and shelf. The bathroom is off the bed- 

 dena, Cal., as shown in Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6, might with room, and is fitted with porcelain fixtures and exposed nickel- 

 propriety be built in any sec- 

 tion of the country, but it 

 would, to a certain degree, 

 lose some of its charm which 

 is made possible by a climate 

 where the plants and vines 

 are always green. The 

 house occupies a lot which 

 faces mountainward and to 

 the north. It is built with 

 a brick underpinning, and 

 the superstructure is cov- 

 ered on the exterior frame- 

 work with an eight-inch 

 rough siding. The house is 

 entered from a small porch, 

 and after passing through 

 the door, which is of Dutch 

 character, one enters the 

 large living-room — living- 

 room and dining-room in 

 one — and which occupies 

 the main part of the front of 

 the house. The living-room 

 has three bay-windows with 

 paneled seats. Opposite the 

 front door is a large open 

 fireplace, which is built of 

 brick, with facings rising to 

 the ceiling, and with a shelf 

 of wood supported on cor- 

 bel brackets. This living- 



1 4 — French Windows from the Dining-Room Open into the Living-Porch 



