Vaux, Calvert, 1824-1895 · New York, Harper & brothers · leaf 88
e, to take a passing glance at the principalfeatures of detail that occur in country residences ; andthe porch, or entrance, suggests itself as having thepriority of claim to our notice in this respect. Thispart of the design is the first that appeals to the at-tention of a visitor, and admits of… … through a pretentious entrance-porch. Experience hasdeveloped several marked varieties of design in thisprominent feature of every attractive rural home, andeach has its distinctive peculiarity of plan or purpose.The simplest and most economical way to obtain thetemporary shelter from heat, cold,…
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