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Hoilse & Garden 
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The RESIDENCE of 
F. W. YATES, Esq. 
PLAINFIELD, N . J . 
MARSH Ifj GET 1 E, Architects 
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Following the usual Colonial plan, 
the hall divides the house with a 
fairly well balanced arrangement on 
either side. The living room and 
dining room are given the maximum 
of light, and the den the maximum 
of privacy. The position of the stairs 
in the center of the hall makes a 
dignified approach. Service quar¬ 
ters are especially well developed 
An interesting treatment has been 
given the entrance. The door is 
recessed, providing a pleasant little 
vestibule. A fanlight at top and 
lights on either side prevent the hall 
from being darkened. The entrance 
has imposing pillars supporting a 
broken pediment containing a con¬ 
ventional pineapple decoration 
As on the floor below, the rooms are 
arranged around a dignified stairs 
hall. On this floor it affords a large 
sitting room in front. The placing 
of the owner's bedroom away from 
the street side and the consequent , 
noises is commendable. The dress¬ 
ing room balances the daughter’s 
bedroom, and a guest room, lies be¬ 
yond. The servants’ rooms fill the ell 
The house is thoroughly Colonial 
ivith a porch at either side continu¬ 
ing the balance of' the plan. Field- 
stone laid in white mortar pointed 
after the Pennsylvania style gives 
the walls pleasing, sturdy texture. 
The entrance dominates the facade, 
and the fenestration is regular. A 
grass terrace extends the entire 
length of the house, broken by the 
bricked steps and entrance plat¬ 
form.. Incidentally, the whole com¬ 
position is a good exam pie of a house 
that .fits its setting 
