nsures more dryness of the cel-lar, and consequently of the whole house ; it guards thecellar against extreme heat in summer, and frost in win-ter ; and it gives such a visible breadth of bottom as toadd to its appar-ent strength.This earth finisharound the foun-dation is especial-ly adapted to… … Fig 66.—PLAN OP CELLAR. openings, and in the details of the exterior dressing, eachpart being adapted to its special purpose, and so arrangedas to be in keeping with the general design ; it thereforeunites harmony and beauty.... Cellar, (fig. 66.)—TheCellar extends under the whole house ; clear…
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![An illustration from Bicknell's village builder. Elevations and plans for cottages, villas, suburban residences, farm houses [etc.] also exterior and interior details for public and private buildings, with approved forms of contracts and specifications. Containing fifty-five plates drawn to scale (1872)](https://img.insideoutlibrary.com/img/200/ia-bicknellsvillage00bick-168-141.webp)