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American estates and gardens (1906)

Ferree, Barr, 1862-1924 · New York, Munn · leaf 121

An illustration from American estates and gardens, 1906, leaf 121
e wall and serves as a base for the roof. Such, verybriefly summarized, are the chief elements of the design of the main part of the house. The ornamental features of the exterior are, however, very marked. The fine proportions,the admirable spacing of the voids and solids, the treatment of the… … [90] AMERICAN ESTATES AND GARDENS a special character to this most interesting house. The doorways are quite monumental indesign—round arched portals with double columns, supporting an entablature which carriesa balustrade, forming the central balcony. The detail here is very beautiful and in…

Architecture, Domestic -- United States · Gardens -- United States

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