Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-08
An oak cornice molding marks the junction

An oak cornice molding marks the junction
Of the frieze and the ceiling.
A low arch with column and screen Of carved
oak balusters separates the entrance hall from
the staircase hall, which is also richly VAIN
scoted in oak. At one side of this hall there ia
picturesque ingle-nook, with windows and
broad seats az each end of the capacious hearth.
The fire place is wide and deep and il faced with
old gold Pompeiian brick, above which there is
a massive mantel shelf and to one side small
recessed cupboard for books and china.
THE STAIRCASE,
well placed at the opposite end of the
hall. is broad and roomy and has q re-
cessed landing. lighted by handsome window.
The landing is six by fifteen feet in size and is
equally useful for few books and chairs as
well as point of observation Of the halls be-
low. The main staircase extends to the second
story only. which permits the lines of the high
up roof timbers to be seen from the lower hall.
From the rear of the staircase hall there is
an entrance by wide sliding doors into the din
ing room. which is 16 by "a feet in size, with a
ceiling made somewhat low. This room is well
lighted by windows on each side and is finished
In oak. with low wainscoting around the walls
and cornice molding at the ceiling passing
close to the tops Of the windows and doors.
On one side of the room there is a curving pro-
lection filled with windows wide and low, above
a wide cushioned seat.
At the end of the room opposite the entrance
door there is fireplace, fitted with an old-fash
toned hob CRATE with facing of small glazed
tiles. and finished above with a mantel Of
handsome design extending to the ceiling. On
one side OF the entrance to the room there is
corner china closet with glass doors. displaying
to advantage some choice bits Of old china and
pottery Opposite the china closet there is a
space provided for the sidebOard, a quaint
piece OF furniture designed by the architect,
and showing admirable workmanship by Mr..
Burroughs, a Washington cabinet maker.
In the rear of the dining room there is a but
Ter s pantry, kitchen and other domestic Of
fees.
PARLoB AND LIBRARY.
On the left OF the entrance hall the entire
space is occupied by the parlor, which is
well-proportioned room twenty-one by thirty
two feet, with a high ceiling divided into
square panels by wooden beams, and finished
at the wall line by q cornice of wood The
wide entrance from the hall is marked by wide
jambs, which receive the folding doors, these
forming panels. The mantel in this room is a
special feature. the woodwork being united in
one design with the finish Of the doors. The
fireplace is large and has facing and hearth
of narrow tiles. There is broad mantel shelf
supported by carved brackets, and the mirrors
above it are slightly recessed and divided into
three parts, the side mirrors being set on an
angle.
The library on the side of the entrance hall
opposite the parlor is an inviting room II by Fl
feet in size. and is furnished with a view of its
use as a family sitting room. The walls are
lined with dwarf bookcases, and on one soie il a
fireplace with mantel and soft-tinted facings of
tile.
Back Of the library is tho study or retreat.
cozy and carefully planned room with low
ceiling and an abundance of large windows,
and so isolated from the rest of the house as to
secure the quietude which is the requisite of
such room. There is a dainty little fireplace
and mantel in one corner. and the walls from
floor to ceiling are lined with shelves for books
and portfolios
SPACIOUS UPPER STORIES.
The house shows its spaciousness in the
upper stories, where the space over the ver-
andas Is utilized. Besides unlimited hall space,
the second story provides eight large bed
rooms and ample closets. The bed rooms are
all planned to secure q pleasing outlook. and
each of them has some quaint feature. such as
a recessed alcove or fireplace or a group Of
windows, adding very much to the individual
character Of the rooms by the special furnish
ings involved.
Another pretty effect in the second story is
the hall alcove, forming a cozy corner and
lounging place. with windows opening upon
the front balcony.
Attached to each bed room are roomy closets,
some with cases of drawers and cupboards-
addition which is much appreciated by house
keepers. There are also special linen and store
rooms, finely fitted up with drawers and shelly
ing: There are fireplaces in each bed room
with tiled facings and hearths and wood man.
tells Of special design, harmonizing and colored
with the woodwork of the rooms
The third story has nine good rooms for use
as bed rooms, play room. &C.
In addition to the fireplaces the house is sup
piled with hot-air furnace. which alone will
keep the temperature pleasant during the win
ter months