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The roof is of shingles laid in double 
courses and in three different colors, giv¬ 
ing a variety and rough effect that is 
harmonious with the forested setting of 
the house. Downstairs the shutters are 
white and upstairs green 
The terminal units of the house are oc¬ 
cupied by a garage on one end and a 
sun-room on the other. A hall runs 
through the center, giving a long living 
room on one side, and on the other the 
dining room and service 
Four chambers, two maid’s rooms, three 
baths and generous closet space are found on 
the second floor under the broad eaves. The 
two halls and stairs make for greater privacy 
The residence of Charles Evans at Riverdale- 
on-Hudson is a Pennsylvania Dutch Colonial 
design, executed in stone laid with wide bonds 
and an upper story and roof of shingle 
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