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A CONVENIENT COTTAGE - NANTUCKET STYLE
This design is somewhat peculiar, and yet original. It differs from ordinary cottages in its interior and arrangement. The economy of room with convenience of arrangement, has been well considered as a careful examination of the plans will show. It has been usual to have the entrance hall simply for an entrance, with a flight of open stairs. Expensive to build and also to furnish, the whole occupying a large space and comparatively waste. In this design there is an entrance vestibule .from which is a fine reception hall, with a flight of xf(33.33))@@xx!!.%23%23.%20(1).jpg)
open base stairs at the further side of the hall, helping to furnish it in an inexpensive manner, yet being artistic in effect. The upper part of the stairs is enclosed by a partition and door at the landing, making a two-fold economy, that of construction and heating, since this hall can be heated as readily as any room. This reception hall and parlor can be thrown together en suite by shifting doors, making the whole front of the house pleasant and available.
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The exterior is prepossessing being semi-colonial in style. The house is a general favorite by all who have seen it since its completion considering the cost .This cottage was built in the summer of 1883, under contract in Grand Rapids Mich., with stone foundation and cellar under entire house, without plumbing for a little less than 2,000. I hope your readers may find. by careful examination. many good and beneficial points in design. and any further information concerning it will be cheerfully given
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open base stairs at the further side of the hall, helping to furnish it in an inexpensive manner, yet being artistic in effect. The upper part of the stairs is enclosed by a partition and door at the landing, making a two-fold economy, that of construction and heating, since this hall can be heated as readily as any room. This reception hall and parlor can be thrown together en suite by shifting doors, making the whole front of the house pleasant and available.
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The exterior is prepossessing being semi-colonial in style. The house is a general favorite by all who have seen it since its completion considering the cost .This cottage was built in the summer of 1883, under contract in Grand Rapids Mich., with stone foundation and cellar under entire house, without plumbing for a little less than 2,000. I hope your readers may find. by careful examination. many good and beneficial points in design. and any further information concerning it will be cheerfully given
D. S. HOPKINS Archt. Grand Rapids Mich.
In reducing these floor plans by photography from the original drawings the figures have been rendered somewhat indistinct, and therefore the dimensions are here restated.
The reception hall is 11 feet by 13 feet 6 inches
parlor 13 feet 6 inches by 16 feet
dining room 11 feet by 15 feet
pantry 5 feet by 12 feet
kitchen 10 feet 6 inches by 12 feet
bedroom II feet 6 inches by 15 feet
bath room 5 feet 6 inches by 7 feet
On the second floor the chambers are respectively
11 feet by 13 feet 6 inches
13 feet by 13 feet 6 inches
11 feet by II feet 6 inches
store closet II feet 6 inches by 3 feet 6 inches
and servant's room 10 feet 6 inches by 11 feet
References:
VICK'S ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE 1884