February, i <y i 6 
13 
The old house possessed several character¬ 
istics that particularly called for recognition. 
The walls were sturdily built of stone, al¬ 
though hidden by rapidly disintegrating 
plaster; the construction was honest and 
sound, and the general lines good 
In conformity with the Colonial practice, the 
old stone work was repointed, and the ex¬ 
terior woodwork and shutters painted ivory 
white. The two sets of contrasting views 
show the transformation which rejuvenated 
this old Pennsylvania farmhouse 
Even though large, the original house was not adequate for 
the owner’s use; hence additions which virtually doubled the 
original area. The plans show the new and old work, and 
the arrangement of rooms 
The charm of the living-room grows naturally 
out of the adherence to the Colonial style in 
furnishing and the maintenance of a low key 
in coloring. Straw-colored grasscloth has 
been used on the walls. The woodwork is 
consistently painted an ivory white 
procure the most sunlight 
One interesting feature of the dining-room 
is the old fireplace and its fitments. The 
original floor is still in use-unstained and 
unpainted, worn with the passing of a hun¬ 
dred years. Even the hardware and scenic 
paper preserve the original atmosphere 
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