The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 483
Perspective view of exterior. HARRINGTON HOUSE. 477 nr^HIS building, Trith n-liicli the present collectionof designs closes, is probably the most unpic-turesque example in the volume. Its exterior hasbeen frequently criticised; whatever its merits ordemerits may be, it certainly is wholly unlike^… … Elevation of principal staircase. mixture of the Byzantine and Romanesque styles,joined with the Roman Gothic. Some call it theMissal style, others the Northern Italian. The solerecommendation of it is that it comes more expensiveto carry out than any other. This house has at leastthe reputation of…
Architecture, Domestic
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