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Title: American homes and gardens
Identifier: americanhomesgar11905newy (find matches)
Year: 1905 (1900s)
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Subjects: Architecture, Domestic; Landscape gardening
Publisher: New York : Munn and Co
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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HE residence of Alfred Skitt, Esq., is located on almost the highest point of ground in upper North Broadway, Yonkers, and over- looks the Hudson River. On account of the prominence of its site, as well as its ex- posure, a special scheme of construction was found necessary in order to secure a comfortable arrange- ment of the plan in combination with a pleasing architectural effect. The house is built of a combination of stucco, brick and wood, with a detail of English feeling for the exterior. The entire outside is covered with cement, soft gray in color, and just rough enough to avoid the appearance of unevenness, so prevalent with smooth surfaces, and at the same time lending char- acter and tone to the' exterior effect. All of the wooden trimmings, beams, corbels, brackets and over-hanging eaves are of nat- ural chestnut, fin- ished about the color of English oak. The whole is surmounted with a roof covered with a red Celadon, close shingle roof- ing tile, which har- monizes well with the chestnut, the verde-antique o f the copper gutters, leaders and flash- ings and the soft gray stucco of the side walls. The entrance is from the porte- cochere at the north side of the house, which has been inclosed with glass From the entrance porch access is obtained of the terrace, which extends across the front, beyond which the piazza is placed, opening also from the living-room, and thus creating a privacy fof the family and their intimates which could not possibly have been provided if the entrance and piazza were united, as is usually the case. The vestibule and entrance loggia have a floor finished with mosaic tile, and the former has a wainscoting of yellow pavanazzo marble. The woodwork is of yellow mahogany. The main hall, together with the stairs and alcoves, is trimmed with old English quartered oak. The fireplace has facings and a hearth of pavanazzo marble and a handsomely carved mantel. The reception-room is hung with textile, and
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The Entrance Porch and Porte-Cochere is finished with cream white enamel. This delicate scheme is carried out in the furnishings and liftings of this room. The library, including bookcases and mantel, is trimmed with mahogany. The large open fireplace has facings and hearth of senna marble. Opening out of this room is the dining-room, which is finished in Flemish oak, with hand- carved panels of very beautiful Venetian design, imported direct, and arranged to fit the wall spaces. All the furniture of this room is in keeping, and with the dull wall effects of light metallic tones, together with leaded glass of appro- priate design, makes a very pleasant dining-room and a harmonious whole. The kitchen and butler's pantry are planned on a most generous scale, and are furnished with white enamel tile wainscoting and all the best modern conveniences. The second story contains four large bedrooms, dressing -rooms, three bathrooms, maid's room and large clothes presses. This floor i s treated with white enamel trim, and the walls are covered with artis- t i c decorations. The bathrooms have tiled floors and wainscotings, porcelain fixtures and exposed nickel- plated plumbing. The servant quar- ters, trunk room and storage space are placed in the attic. The cellar contains the laun- dry, heating apparatus, fuel rooms, etc. The stable, which is so necessary an adjunct of the country house, is designed in the same style as the dwelling, and is built of similar ma- terials. It has, however, a pronounced individuality of its own, and clearly proclaims its purpose and its use. It is planned and arranged in the best modern style, and is fitted with the most approved conveniences for the horses and carriages and for their rapid handling. The coachman's quarters have been placed in the upper story, and. are both convenient and pleasant. The whole property has been well developed, and has been arranged with great care and skill. Mr. Bradford L. Gilbert, architect, 50 Broadway, New York, N. Y.

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