The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-08
TEMPTING PIAzzAS.
MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
OF MANY COTTAGES.
Details Of the Porch conssrsssssas Of
Mansions In Newport and othsr siui-
lar Rsserts-The Rich People OF the
East Bssk In Luxury.

a summer cottage without a piaxxa
Is unusual. 1t may almost be said that
tne piarxa is the chief thing and that
the cottage proper is a necessary ap-
pendase, place Of refuge when night
comes on or when the weather is bad
ror the palaces OF the wealthy at New
port and similar resorts great care is
devoted to the matter OF piazzas. and
'ne results. while not always pleasing.
are Invariably elaborate. The proper
uesisn and arrangement OF n summer
cottage piazza mean comfort and good
TASTE The piazza should. OF course,
Auo 10 the general architectural beauty
OF the building. but must be SO con-
structed as to admit sufncient light
ana air to the lower floor Of the build
ing.
one OF the most tastefuI villas at
newport was owned formerly by Rob-
ert Goelet. II is built on the clIffs,
overlooking the bay. and is generous
~ provided with piaxzas Of three dif-
ierent kinds. One of these is formed
by a shed supported by pillars. the
whoie covered with vines. Another is
the ordinary open piasza, shaded by
awnings. and the third is inclosed like
a conservatory.
Inc veranda Of Mrs. w. Storrs
Wells Newport villa is during the
summer shaded artifcially by a gor-
seous awning with fringe trimming.
ana naturally by tall palms and ma
]oiicas' An Indian rug covers the
moor. Scattered about are cushions
and low chairs. a table to hold tea
things when o'clock comes around.
books, bonbons and fancy work. The
most elaborate piece OF work OF Its
Kind at Newport. or probably in the
East. Is the Satyr porch OF the Coun-
try Club. overlooking the golf links.
The piazza Of Rosecliff. the Newport
home of Mrs. Hermann oelrichs. is al
most as large as the house to which It
is attached. 1t is one OF the most at
tractive in Newport, and It was here
that Willie Vanderbilt wooed and won
Miss Fair, chaperoned by Polly, the
Oeirichs' parrot. Like all Newport
piazras. this one has Its share OF cost
ly rugs and easy chairs. cushioned
with pillows. and more than toe usual
number OF small tables. bearing vases
hlled with flowers. During the season
tea Is served every afternoon on this
piazza.
Mrs. Elisha Dyer's piazza is known
by Its oval opening. latticed win
dow. like the frame OF picture. M
closing pretty landscape. A ham
mock ia awung acroo. ono and ,nd %
bles. chairs and plants abound. Rough
Point, Mrs. f. w. vanderbilt's New
port residence. has spacious balcony.
furnished expensively with rugs, cush-
ions and wlllowware, relieved by
palms. Towering plants, and shaded by
fine awning.
One OF the quaintest and most inter-
esting. II not the most lavish. sum-
mer homes at Newport Is Boothden. SO
named from Its former owner. Edwin
Booth. It has an uncovered piazza on
the right Of the entrance. On the left
there Is a little nook at the side door
where the famous actor often sat. This
is arranged today Just as II was dur
ing his life.
| Nafragansett Pier boasts OF many
magnificent cottages. most of which oc-
cupy commanding positions upon the
top OF the blum. The absence OF trecs
and foliage gives them an air OF Sc
verify and coldness not to be found at
Newport. which abounds In verdure.
One Of these mansions. owned by
Francis W. Kinney. is Of square.
massive type, and has a sunken piazza,
or veranda. surrounding the first floor.