Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-10
THE ARC ITECT:

A SERIES OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS, for
= domestic and Ornamental Cottages, con-
nected with Landscape Gardening, adopted TO the
United States illustrated by Drawings Of
5round Plans, Perspective Views; Elevations
Sections, and Details, by William II. Rnnlett, Ar
chitect, Published in twenty numbers, price Sc
cents per No., making two VOLUMES royal uuarto
1t is well adaptedtO the ,yicinitlOs of cities and
large commercial towns. We have never before
seen work on architecture SO we'll adapted TO the
wants Of the American people. tits at once scien-
tiic and PRACTICAL Hints Magazine. ~
we have already expressed an opinion of its
merits, ranking II among the best works of the
kind that ever have been published in The country
and we cannot but believe That IL will bc of great
service in maturing the architectural taste Of our
PeOPlc.-MirrOr.
The circulation of such drawings as are found in
.ilo VIII create taste among citi-
Zcns; and the specifications of materials and Ia
Dor required, prove avery important item in tho
knowledge OF those interested In buildinR.-Sf
Louis EUening Gazette.
. Inc architect is work admirably calculated for
VINO are engaged in building, whether for or.
'"Ineht OF useiul PnrPoses.-LsVening Erpyess
us practical utility cannot be doubted Inv any
VINO Will take the trouble 10 examine ne contents
The full specifications and estimates of building
accompanying each plan, can be relied on with
implicit confidence--Farupera and Mechanic.
This work has passed through its first volume
with steadily increasing popularity. In a young
country like ours, the publication Of original de-
signs for domestic and ornamental cottages con-
nected with landscape gardening, adapted TO the
climate, Is calculated to have an imnorfont indn0
encc upon the style of architecture In nnbIic os
well as in private edifces. Such publication we
have in the Notwithstanding StGr
II contains many plans and specifications of or
namental cottages, suitable TO eyery class and
haIse' Win estimates Of the cost; thus saving the
expense Of an architect. 1t is intended through
the Architect, TO combine eIegnnce MFR ,,.tIi..
and to cultivate refined taste al ~
30th in and around the dwellings of our citizens.
we can commend them without Qualifications 10
me attention Of gentlemen looking for blang for
me nSatest Of all country residences, the cottaea
honeu the author Of tho designs In the Ar
ShiIect may have the satisfaction of knowing that
ne Is contributing to refine and elevate dc taste
oil his eountrymen.--TTibunef n 800 III 10y
WIN the Information here afforded. one ran a,
glance ascertain the cost Of any stvIe Of o,I,ss
MS fancy; without the expense OF from
70 hundred dollars usually paid for archI
UestuIal drawings; for to these designs are .1sn
added full descriptions with sDeci6c,tion. t.S az
Inmates OF the materials and labor. The eTs,,,,.
uoh OF these numbers, both ithograuhIe ana &c.
graphic Is excellent, and the paper fne
them ornaments for drawing-roonsl tF71f.-iS
,rl...e.L., Journal Of Commerce. 4
4hs sPechcatlons and estimates are ~ ,,tr,,t.
" and clearly made out, the drawincs -. ~ sl,,
ana the directions so exact that any gentIs,saS
waning 70 bniid may be- his own $780,.
CLERK 9llhe work; provided he adoptS M
ord msss designs In MIR. Ranletts work Time.
above will suffice II & bsiioead put me
ever published either in Eurone or this so,,,.n,s
~ ass slze, mas ever had more extensive sale. o.
HoTn more generally appreciated A.
!, nsolished by Dewitt e Dsvsspert.s T.r;l,,...
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