A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 580
e to imply merely asuburban dwelling with small grounds, andthere is left no term so comprehensive in itsscope as villa in its original meaning. There-fore, it is to be hoped that, with the renewedinterest in formal design of countiy places, theoriginal use of the word may again come intouse.… … A. Great hall, with one or two stories over. B, C. Lower buildings ; C is probably a kitchen. D. Chief corridor of entrance. E. Portico, where was probably the principal staircase.Porters lodge.P. Entrance to the villa indirect,leading through three vesti-bules which could be closed. I. Villa,…
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