Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-01-21
THE ARCHITECT:

A SERIES OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS, fol
IA Domestic and Ornamental Cottages, con.
nected with Landscape Gardening, adapted to the
United States illustrated by Drawings OF
Ground Plans, Perspective Views Elevations
Sections, and Details, by William ii. Ranlctt, Ar
chitect, Published in twenty numbers, price SO
cents per No., making two volumes royal qunrto.
1t is well adapted to the vicinities of cities and
large commercial towns. We have never before
seen work on architecture so wCll adapted TO the
wants of the American people. II Is at once scion
tiic and practical.-HURts Magazine.
We have already expressed an opinion of its
merits, ranking IL among the best works of the
kind that ever have boon published In the country
and we cannot but believe that IL will be of great
service in maturing the architectural taste Of our
peoPle.-MiTTOT,
The circulation of such drawings us are found In
the Architect, will create taste among our citi-
zens; and the specifications Of materials ind la
Dor required, prove very important item in the
knowledge OF those interested in building-St
Louis E1ening Gazette
The architect Is a work admirably calculated for
those who are engaged in building. whether for or
nament or useful PurPOses-E1enin0 EzDress.
It's practical utility cannot be doubted by any
who will take the trouble to examine its contents
The full specifications and estimates of buiIdIng
accompanying each plan, can be relied on with
implicit cOnfidence-FaTmer and Mechanic.
This work has passed through its first volume
with steadily increasing popularity. In young
country nAe ours tne PuDncauOn OF original de-
signs for domestic and ornamental cOitn9es, con-
nected with landscape gardening, adapted 10 the
climate, Is calculated TO have Important infiu-
ence upon the style of architecture in public as
well as In private ediiccs. Such publication We
have in the architect-MorBiRg Star.
Itcontains many plans and specifications of or
namental cottages, suitable to every class and
narse, with estimates Of the cost; thus saving the
expense Of an architect. II IL intended through
the Architect, to combine elegance with utility
and TO cultivate refined TASTE at moderate exuenEe
both In and around tho dwellings Of our citizens.
We can commend them without qualification 10
the attention Of gentlemen looking for plans for
the neatest of all country residences, the cottage
Mr.. Ranlett, the author Of the designs In the AZ
chtect, may have the satisfaction Of knowing that
he Is contributing TO refine and elevate the tasfo
Of his cOuntrymen.-TTibHne. u 1.alR II|
With the Information here afforded, one can AZ
glance ascertain the cost Of any style, Of cottage
that strikes his fancy without the expense Of from
thirty to hundred dollars usually paid for arehi
teetnral drawings for 10 these designs are also
added full descriptions, with specifications and e.
Inmates Of the materials and labor. The execu-
ton OF these numbers both lthOeraphie and typo
graphic, Is excellent, and the paper fine, rendering
them ornaments for drawing rOoms.
-.,r -srs- Journal Of Commerce 2
The specifications and estimates are so minute
ly and clearly made out, the drawings are so full;
and the directions 50 exact, that any Rentlernan
wanting TO build may be his own architect and
clerk ofthe work :; provided he adopts any Of tie
admirable designs in MIR. Ranlett's work<-TSmSs
and Messenger.
We could multiply notices, adinfinit,,m I'm, 4.
above viii suffice. II Is believed that no work
ever pubisliedeither in Europe or this country.
OF its size, has ever had more extensive sale o.
been more generally appreciated
Published By Dewitt &, Dsr.npor4. -r,,i.,,n.
Buildings New York.