“ Wyck ” 
the parlor, is the curious space originally left 
open for a driveway. This has been enclosed 
to form a part of the house, and is now the 
living hall, retaining the expression of its 
original purpose in the great casement win¬ 
dows extending to the floor, both front and 
back. Through these casements a lovely 
vista is formed from the entrance front— 
one sees both garden and lawn. The open 
fireplace still remains. It is remarkable in 
having been the first in the locality to burn 
anthracite coal in its grate, and thus earned 
for its owner the curious reputation of 
burning “ black stones.” The plaster 
niche above is curious and unusual, form¬ 
ing a simple yet effective part of the 
A PLAN OF THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS OF “ WYCK ” 
Expressly measured and drawn for House and Garden 
th rough the house, past the shade of the 
grape arbor, up the broad central path of 
the garden, to lose itself in a wealth of old- 
fashioned flowers, blooming roses and rich 
green shrubbery. 
Next to the living hall and likewise ex¬ 
tending the full width of the house is the 
dining-room, from the windows of which 
chimney-piece. Two wide cupboards, one 
on either side of the fireplace, and with glass 
doors divided by wood muntins, complete 
a good and pleasing treatment for this side 
of the room. Broad windows carried to 
the ceiling with deep wood jambs and 
low sills, with a mirror between, form 
the design of another side. This room 
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