San Francisco : Architect and Engineer, Inc · leaf 78
define--we call it character, quality, personality—something rather aloof, mystic, subtle. Andthis estate of Mr. Franks possesses thatsomethiiKj. It is the reward of sympathetic studyand work, with arch-itect, owner andcraftsman each con-tributing their share.Without the gracioussympathy of his… … in which the estate lies, and a real lovefor the brick, slate, stone, lead and oakused in the building, the architect couldnot have succeeded so well. Without, too,the sympathetic labor of the craftsmen, suchas Oscar Bach, who did all the ornamentaliron and lead work, much of the charm ofthe place…
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