The story of architecture: an outline of the styles in all countries (1896)
Mathews, Charles Thompson, 1863- · New York, D. Appleton and company · leaf 454
arge shells, usually bent above pilaster-flanked doorways, cool verandas passed along one COLONIAL CHARACTERISTICS. 431 side, and prominent porches shaded the principal en-trances. When these last named were framed inglass, long, narrow side lights and transoms veiledwith delicate traceries were… … FlG. 166.—Vlie House. Hellenic beauty, while tendrils of natural honey-suckle or Virginia creeper wove intricate interlacesover the humblest dwellings. Palladian motivesappear everywhere, and roofs were rimmed withwooden balustrades (Fig. 166). The materials varied according to location. NewEngland…
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