A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 585
me 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 country places, theoriginal use of the word may again come intouse.… … A. Great hall, with one or two stories over. B, C. Lower buililinps ; C is probably a kitchen, D. Chief corridor of entrance. E. Portico, where was probably the principal staircase. L. Porters lodge. P. Entrance to the villa indirect,leading through three vesti-bules which could be closed. Villa,…
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