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House & 
Garden 
The architectural design was inspired by an old cottage in 
Surrey. .4 study of the general lines and details shows how 
successfully this inspiration has been worked out. The roof 
lines have an interesting and harmonious pitch. Rough, 
variegated slates laid in a random fashion give color to the 
roof. To the rich texture of the walls is added the interest 
of an occasional advanced header. Casement windows 
enhance the effect of cosiness and complete the picture 
A COTTAGE 
on the ESTATE of GEORGE ARENTS, Jr. Esq. 
RYE, NEW YORK 
LEWIS CO LI ALBRO, Architect 
Photographs by Buckly 
The entrance is a composition in 
itself. Eaves swing down low, with 
a pent roof covering the door and the 
windows. A broad breasted chimney 
intervenes, capped with decorative 
brick tops and chimney pots. The 
entrance is flanked by fine old box. 
The path is of broken flagstones 
The plan illustrates a cottage built 
primarily for farmhouse life, with a 
combination kitchen and living room. 
Four bedrooms and a large bath are 
on the second floor. It is a plan that 
can readily be adapted to small fam¬ 
ily use. The space is sensibly di¬ 
vided and the dining room eliminated 
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