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The Germantown stone that is the logical building material in this section is used for the first story of the house. The upper stories are covered with 
rough cast stucco that blends well with the general tone of the exterior. The double-gabled roof is very common to England and is a pleasing 
variation from our common style 
As there is a rapid slope in the land the 
piazza is built up around one side of the 
house as a terrace 
A HOUSE AT CHESTNUT HILL, 
PENNSYLVANIA 
George Spencer Morris & Richard 
Erskine . architects 
Most of the bedrooms are built opening on a 
long hall and are given the advantage of 
outlook 
The woodwork is white even to a white beamed ceiling and the 
walls are left in plaster finish; color is obtained in the rugs 
The dining-room is entered by an arched doorway and looks in upon a 
large fireplace in the living-room. The decoration is very simple 
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