Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1895 — A COLONIAL HOUSE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A COLONIAL HOUSE.

Patterned After Those of the GotV“ son and Divinca of New England. The finest colonial houses, such aa were built by the governors and divines of New England, the landed gentry of New York and the great proprietor* of the South, were copied from English country houses or halls. An example of this style, modified to meet the requirements of modern life, illustrates this article. This style is essentially a costly one. The structure must be of ample size to give it dignity and a good deal of carving and other hand work is necessary. Pleasing and appropriate colors for the exterior are almost as essential as graceful proportions to Insure an attractive appearance. J-t is considered admissible that one of the designs of this sefies should study the wants of the rich man; that he is rich is not always his fanlt but his misfortune. Inheritance, accident or unwearied toil to keep others employed may be to blame. As he staggers through life, fired at by politicians, berated by the press and derided by

the multitude, accompanied only by his poor relations, \Vho would fain share his burden, about the least we can do for him is to show him how he can provide himself an agreeable resting place. The following will be found a brief description of this design: Size of structure: Width, front, 47 feet; depth of main part, 29 feet 6 inches. Depth over all, 53 feet; size of kitchen extension, 23 feet 6 inches by 20 feet Height of stories: Cellar, 7 feet; story, 11 feet; second story, 9 feet; attic, 8 feet Materials for l exterior walls: Foundation stone: first and second stories, clapboards; gables of dormers and friezes of windows and portico are decorated with ornamental work. Roof, shingles. Interior finish: The lower hall Is finished with ’jak and has an oak floor

and stair case. The rooms throughou' are trimmed with soft woods, finished in natural colors or painted white. An open timber ceiling in the hall at a cost of about SSOO would improve appearance, as would also finishing one or more of the main rooms in white enamel and gold at an expense of $l5O a room. Accommodations: The main rooms, their sizes, closets, etc., are shown by the main floor plans given herewith. Besides these there are three bedrooms with a storage room in the attic, a cellar under the whole of the main house and a laundry is provided with a tub, water closet and a wash bowl. The halls are large and well lighted, commanding all the rooms throughout the house. The kitchen is isolated and has ample storage and pantry room. Special features: Regarded as a pure example of the best Colonial style, the exterior characteristics of which are a large square structure, with a portico having fluted

columns with carved,caps, a belvedere on the roof, or circular head window and delicate details of classic orgin. A design in this style much smaller than the example illustrated, would not look well, but enlarging the design enhances its appearance. Copyright, 1595.

EXTERIOR VIEW.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN.