Evening star., 1937-08-08
The Travellers Notebook
''Cncle Tour" of America', Early Architecture Is
Offered by Display of Pictures at the
Interior Department.
Interior Department.

but type prevalent in the South, de-
rived from Northern prototypes Greek
revival iron rsn and fence are later
additions. All rooms have plaster cor
nlces. The customary paved courtyard
Is IN the rear, with slave quarters.
Architects original drawings preserved
In New Orleans Court House show the
plan was reversed In actual construc-
ton and the front facade executed
much different from the design. Gen.
P. G. T. Beauregard Of Civil War fame
listed as residing here 1866 to 1868.
First skyscraper, New Orleans-A
typical New Orleans house of the early
lSOOs, though somewhat more massive.
1t was remodeled In 1911 by Latour
and Laclotte, who had an atelier in
New Orleans, for Dr. Yves Lemon
nier, who bought it that year. The
fourth story addition of the 7Os gave
1t the odd name of First Skyscraper."
Reputed to be the first four story
building in New Orleans, it aroused
much discussion then as to whether
or not the soil could sustain the weight
OF such a tall building Sometimes
called "Sieur Georges House" After
the manner of French city houses of
the period, the ground floor has shops,
living quarters are above, all centering
about paved courtyard with stairway
to upper floors. Principal rooms are
located on third floor Gle premier
etage). Monogram of DR.. Lemon
nier appears In wrought iron features.
Franks Island Lighthouse, North
east Pass, Mississippi River, La.-This
double walled brick tower was built In
1923. 1t had gradually sunk 20 feet
IN the marsh. The lighthouse was
abandoned about the time Of the Civil
War.
Morse Libby House. Portland. Me
Perhaps the most sumptuous Victor
ian American house remaining. It
was built about 1859 by citizen Of
Portland who made fortune in the
New Orleans hotel business. The
elaboration of the house Is said to be
due to Louisiana influence.
Henry w. Longfellow House, Port
land, Me.-A mansion of the formal
type, built 1886 by Gen. Peleg
Wadsworth Third story added 1915.
Brick brought by boat from Philadel-
phia. Longfellow spent entire child
hood and youth in this house, writing
several of his known poems and
studying law here.
Tate House, Portland, Me.-Tate
House, built 1855 by George Tate. a
mast agent for the King of England,
indicates the builder as one of con-
siderable importance. 1t is pre-
tentious house for the period, con-
tanning eight f1replaces and fine eight
eenth century woodwork In the
eighteenth century the great forests of
New England were the prize over
which white men fought first the In
dian and finally one another. The
most valuable of the trees, the mast
pine, was also desired for the ROYAL
Navy by the English crown, who sent
mast agents" to control timber set
aside for the King.
A Ina MEETING HOUSE, Alma,
Me.-Originally Puritan church,
built in 1889. This is an outstanding
example Of meeting house type which
developed in Northeast New England
during the eighteenth century. The
outstanding feature OF the interiors
OF these old meeting houses was the
pulpit. Great skill in design and ex-
ecution was demanded. They were
often two stories high, as at Alma, with
sounding board and a high and elab-
crate inclosure for the preacher.
CUTS MANSION, saco, Me-
Built 1882 by Col Thomas Cuts q
wealthy trader and shipbuilder. Said
to have been the most costly in Maine
when built, 1t illustrates the ornate
formality brought to the mansions Of
New England shipowners as wealth
increased.
Lyles House. Broad Creek. Md-A
survival Of the brick-end frame house
Of the early eighteenth century in
Maryland It's notable features are
preserved despite many years Of
abandonment. Col. William Lyles, who
resided here, was close friend Of
George Washington. The estate was
patented as Want Water" a title
typical of the quaintness Of early
Maryland place names.
William Hodgkn's Tide Mill, Annis-
guam. Mass-Built in 1888 this Is
probably the only remaining example
in Massachusetts, OF the once flourish
ing tidal works along the New England
Coast
Chatham Windmill, Chatham,
Mass-A mill of the revolving gable
type built in 1897 by COL Benjamin
Godfrey. Early wood windmilk can
still be found as far west as the Mis-
sissippi.
Joshua Wentworth House, Ports
mouth, N. H.-A dwelling Of one of
the famous Wentworth family of
Portsmouth, built about 176o. It has
fine paneled interiors with elaborate
mantels, but is now inadequately
maintained and has suffered from
various alterations.
Gilman Garrison, Exeter, N. H
Built as fortified house in the mid
seventeenth century during the war
fare with the Indians. The walls are
constructed Of heavy hewn timbers