AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS March, 190 



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March, 1908 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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; from the front door in either direction, ter 

 im which a short flight of three steps land? 

 decorated with a pedestal of Grecian fori 



nt composition. It is imperative that the best grade of 

 be used. The ornamental work about the front entrance tower is 

 very finely executed, and was applied after the rough work had 

 been finished. The roof is pitched sufficiently to shed water, and is 

 covered with a Spanish red tile. One step from the grade permits 

 one to ascend the terrace which surrounds the tower, and on which is 

 ninating at the main wall of the house. Two more steps permit one to 

 one in the living-room. The stairs to the second story form a niche in 

 1 that lends itself to the classic character which was earnestly sought, 

 entertainment, and at the same time it 

 iiished entirely in an apple-green tone with 

 trim painted a lighter shade, though still 

 maintaining the color scheme. The open 

 fireplace, built of brick with the facings and 

 hearth of similar brick, is finished with an 

 ornamental wooden shelf. A broad settle 

 is placed at one side of the room in front 



the piazza. A door opens into the butler's pantry, which is fitted 



with sink, dressers and cupboards; and another door forms an easy access to the piazza, which ir 

 third door opens into the kitchen, which is fitted with all the modern improvements. A combina 

 both the kitchen and the butler's pantry. 



The second story contains the owner's suite, consisting of two sleeping-rooms, large closets a 

 of the loggias from each of the bedrooms. There are three other bedrooms and a bathroom 1 

 with tiled floors and wainscoting, and 

 porcelain fixtures and exposed nickelplated 

 plumbing. The upper hall contains an 

 open fireplace with grate, tile trimmings 

 and mantel. 



The house is supplied with all the facili- 



.iscd for dining uses. A 

 ; built in with access from 



id bathrooir 



n this floor. 



Access is obtain 

 The bathrooms 



d to each 

 are fitted 



An Apple-gieen Tone with Trim Painted 



of the cluster of windows lighted by small 

 panes. A picture window, with French 

 windows on either side and opening on to 

 the porch, overlooks the great lower New 

 York Bay. The ceiling beams in this room 

 add dignity to its general effect. 



ties for making it an up-to-date house in 

 every respect, and it has a fine cellar, 

 formed by the receding hill at the rear, and 

 it contains a heating apparatus, fuel-room, 

 workshop, laundry and wine cellar. The 

 planting around the house is adequate. 



