The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-12-15
.ARcnlTEcTuRE.

II win b observed in another column, that
we call attcnt,on to the advertisements Of Messrs
Hill and Horr Architects and Builders.
We take advantage Of the opportunity which
this notice affords us, to throw out some hints on
the subject Of architectural style and variety In
building. There 10 no subject perhaps, in which
We could touch, that is more appropriate TO new
ana rising wna than thi4s there is no ftsssss
in the extehos ofa town 4 ei,y, which 30 clear
~ speaks the aaSae and character OF the inhabi-
tants a. The architectural tone and style Of their
dwellings and pusl,c Improvements. Shew us
neatness, elegance and taste in the style and
symmetry Of dwelling, and we will form
it, inmates. The striking effect Of the indu-
cree produced upon our estimate Of the inhabi-
tants Of any place, from the style and appear
ence of their dwellings, is matter Of almost every
day experience to US all Good taste will throw
around the most humble cottage in the humblest
hamlet in the land. an air which will. the mo-
ment We approach il, bespsak the character Of
its occupants. So it is from the cottage to the
palace. It 10 not there fore, the expense of =
house, that We have RET renee to when we speak
OF the taste and character Of its inmates. 1t Is
simply the style. Some of the most expensive
improvements that We have ever seen, have ~x
hibited the least taste, and seemed designed
more for coarse display Of wealth than any
other purpose. Such improvements are gener
ally devoid Of all evidence of real refinement in
taste.
In speaking Of style, we cannot withhold the
opinion that, our western towns, pay teo little
attention to variety. 1t should be the study of
every resident tn make himself useful to the
community in which he lives, as well as to con-
| suit his own and his family's interest and con
venience. When citizen makes up his mind 10
build, he ought also to make it a point to try
and have something different from the general
custom either by improving upon it or introd &c
Ing something entirely new. Nothing contrib-
utes 20 much to the beauty OF any place as an
emulous and chaste variety in The tone and sly lie
Of its public improvements and private residen-
ces. 1t lends novelty and charm 10 both place
and people, which cannot fail to contribute to
their into lligence, character, wealth and popu-
lation. Nothing will more readily win the ad-
miraten Of the stranger Or visitor, and nothing
more certainly decide the mind of him who is
| in search IF new and pleasant home. With
| the few reflections thus thrown out, it is with
pleasure that we feel ourselves able to call the
attention Of those who may feel disposed to
think well Of our views, to the valuable aid which
they may derive from consulting with "Hill and
Horr," who IRE thoroughly versed in all the de-
partments of their profession.
MIR. Horr Is stranger amongst us, but his
partner Mr. Hill, although not as well known
a. he ought to be, has already contributed not a
little to the appearance of our rapidly growing
city, by the beauty, novelty and elegance Of
his designs, some of which we find carried GU,
in the new and beautiful residence of Mr.. Sim
plot, the commanding and attractive store house
of the late Mr. Wilde on the corner Of Main
and Fourth Streets and now occupied by Geo
w. Burton & Co, the new sofice of w. J.
Barney & Co, and the most chaste and elegant
of all our churches-the new Methodist Episco
cal. These alone, are amply sufficient to recon-
mend their author proficient in his line, and
deserving Of public confidence and consultation.
We hope for the sake Of improvement and vari
ETY. in our present architectural taste tina,
Messrs. Hill and Hprr, may have frequen,
calls.