The architecture of country houses : including designs for cottages, farm houses, and villas, with remarks on interiors, furniture, and the best modes of warming and ventilating (1851)
Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852, Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 · New York : D. Appleton & Company, 200 Broadway ; Philadelphia : Geo S. Appleton, 164 Chestnut-Street · leaf 398
room to the dining-room, and connected with which would alsobe the hat and coat closets, etc., for the family and for visitors. The grand staircase is of a heavy massive character thatwould be very effective, and is thoroughly lighted and venti- … DESIGNS FOR VILLAS OR COUNTRY HOUSES. 333 lated: the latter object being secured by a large open lantern orcupola on the roof (see elevation), in which would be placedone of Emersons ventilators, now a sine qua non in allwell-constructed residences. The rooms are all well proportioned and…
Architecture, Domestic
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