House & Garden 
Gillies 
THE OPEN HALL 
Its noble proportions, the simplicity of its furnish¬ 
ings and the broad sweep of its curved stairs make 
this open hall an effective feature for a country 
house. The floor is of blue limestone slabs cov¬ 
ered with fibre rugs and carpeting, thus combining 
elements characteristic of both indoors and out. 
Old furniture and colorful chintz carry on the 
distinguished atmosphere presented by the ivory 
paneled walls and woodwork and the fine old door 
salvaged from an early New York home. It is the 
residence of Alonzo Potter, Smithtown , L. I. 
Peabody, Wilson & Brown were the architects 
