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WHEN Mr. John Cheney Piatt purchased the simple, artistic h< 

 outlines the possibility of transforming it into a modifier, 

 to express this scheme was the addition of the tower at 

 but also added dignity to the exterior. The grounds contain ove 

 approach quite close to the north line of the property. 



A Sun-dial with a Handsomely Carved Pedestal Stands on the Lawn 

 in Front of the House 



The Pergola Covered with Grapevines From Which Steps Lead 

 to the Sunken Garden 



An Italian Mantel of the Sixteenth Century, Rare Old Tapestries and Old Italian 

 Furniture Are the Features of the Dining-room 



PHE approach to the house is from the main road, 

 passing in a straight line to the front door, beyond 

 which, separated by a latticed screen, it extends to the service- 

 court and to the stable. 



Italian Charactistics Prevail in the Drawing-room. The Over-i 



