September, 1910 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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Fig. 2 — The rear of Mr. Atwood's house is as attractive as the front 



oak, and provided with massive beamed ceilings. The 

 stairs are placed directly opposite the entrance door and are 

 built in such a manner as not to be seen from the main part 

 of the living-room. These stairs are stained a dark brown 

 to match the woodwork. 



The fireplace in the living-room is built of "rain-drop" 

 brick laid with raked joints and in white mortar and finished 



with a hooded mantel. The hearth is built of brick laid with 

 a curb of finished stone. 



The library, separated from the living-room by an arch- 

 way, is provided with book-cases, and a paneled seat over 

 which are built a group of small lighted windows. 



The dining-room is trimmed with oak and has a high 

 paneled wainscoting, a window-seat, and a fireplace. 

 French windows placed at one side of the room open direct 

 to the living-porch, which has a wainscoting to the height 



Fig. 3 — First floor plan 



Fig. 4 — Second floor plan 



