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man can possibly demand for quiet and repose. A charm- 
ing structure; the work of Messrs. Little & Browne, archi- 
tects, of Boston, Mass. 
The classic exterior pleases the eye for its direct lines and 
for the absence of superfluous ornamentation, which effect 
is repeated throughout the interior. The plan of the whole 
place shows a comprehensive idea carried out to its logical 
end. ‘The problem was to give a sunny exposure to as many 
rooms as possible and at the same time to create a private 
garden at the rear of the house. 
The forecourt, enclosed with a high stucco wall, has its 
entrance-way columns ornamented with classic urns. At the 
left side of this court, a similar entrance way leads to the 
stable and garage, which is built in close proximity to the 
main house and is easily accessible from the service quar- 
ters. The main entrance to the house is built in the center 
of the main building, and it is interesting to note what 
AMERICAN HOMES 
AND GARDENS April, 1911 
effective results can be obtained by 
the use of simple forms in construc- 
tion. ‘The main doorway is a very 
excellent example of this kind of 
building, for it is emphasized by a 
slight projection hardly more than 
two feet in extent, but being the only 
projection on the front is quite suf- 
ficient to meet the desired attainment. 
The vestibule is entered one step 
above the porch floor, while other 
steps ascend to the main hall. The 
woodwork and the low dado which 
extend around the walls are painted 
white. [he wall surface above this 
dado is done in two tones of blue; 
the darker tone lining out a paneled 
effect. 
In most houses of this size the 
stairs mount directly from the hall, 
thus doing away with the sacrificing 
of a great deal of room for a sepa- 
rate staircase-hall. In this house, 
however, a different treatment was 
found desirable, and in consequence 
the stairs ascend from a private hall 
separated by a classic archway. ‘This 
passageway also forms an access to the dining-room and 
the service part of the house. 
To the right of the entrance is built the den, which is a 
charming little room. The fireplace is furnished with 
Welsh tile facings and hearth, and a mantel with a paneled 
over-mantel. Bookcases with enclosed cupboards below 
the counter shelf and open shelves above are built in at 
either side of the fireplace. The trim is painted white and 
the walls are covered with a soft tone of écru, which latter 
forms an excellent background for the many old prints with 
which the walls are hung. A flowered chintz covers the 
furniture, and curtains of the same material are hung at the 
windows. 
The drawing-room, opening from the hall and facing 
the garden, is delightful. It is a matter of satisfaction to 
note the absence of any pretence of elaborate ornamenta- 
tion in its treatment. The walls have a low wainscoting 
The drawing-room 
The ingle-nook 
