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0007-SWP-00010241 { <?<p> 0007-SWP-000102419 0007-SWP-000102420 0007-SWP-000102421 VOL. VI. Ja n . Fk b ., 1911 No. 1 Copyright, 1911, by The Sherwln-WilUams Co. All Rights Reserved. a rirruiiESQUH c o u n t r y h o me . Y glancing at our frontis piece it will be seen that the picturesque effect of the English home, which haa iiecn so well adapted in our houses i if the Mission-Crafts man type, is the principle underlying1 the design of the dwelling of Mr. Francis L. Wurzburg. The American modification of this style is especially kautiful when situated amongst environments such as the one shown here. There is little room for improvement in this 0007-SWP-000102422 living-room Looking toward* the billiardroom.. voltage. The simple yet dignified arehitee- aw. ture possesses a charm that at once appeals to those who enjoy a home distinguished from the general style of country home one sees. In many houses of this character the exrorior sanded stucco walls have been replaced ly those of cement, but here the original ideas have been strictly adhered to with a charming effect. The casement windows, with their accompanying (lower-boxes, are typically English, and in this way a touch of color and greenery is effectively introduced. The quaintly picturesque idea of the rough field stone terrace is attractively repeated by a chimney built on the outside in which these same materials have been used. It is quite evident that the site, with its abundance of foliage, lias been selected to harmonize with this attractive house. Throughout the interior the MissionCraftsman style has also been maintained in the decorations, and the simple and straight'line effects characteristic of this type predominate. Fassingthrough thetypical Craftsman hall to the right, we come to the spacious living-room, which is two steps _ I. .l..b < 0007-SWP-000102423 below the house level. A massive, but plain chestnut wainscoting, even with the mantel, has been placed in this room. It is finished with Handcnt/t Si/xfeiii. h two-toned stained effect which enhances the beauty of the wood. The plaster walls and ceilings have been decorated with a rich, fiat finish in tones that shade to ivory, A notable feature of this room is the cozy ingle-nook beside the open hearth. The fire side is composed of Harvard brick, while Moravian tiles, dropixsl in haphazard, make the hearth. The andirons are of wrought iron, this also being the metal used for the hood. The furniture ami fixtures are of sim ple Craftsman style; the rugs are Oriental. An Oriental rug is also list'd for a table cover with a nice effect. Entrance to the billiard-room is gained though this apartment. In this room the high wainscoting has been used also. Above this is a very beautiful decorative frieze done in soft colors. The background is a delicate pearl gray, the design (icing stenciled over this by Mr. Wurzburg personally. Cypress ( wood was used, stained with a green shading 0007-SWP in parts to hvown \vlifr* the (train shews the filler clearly. The raftered ceiling adds to , the (Jain, simple effect. The o|ien fireplace here is rather unusual, it being constructed of rou|th field stones. ^ which give it a rugged appearance. The entire chimney is also made of these materi als, only it is brought into harmony with the rest of the decorations by means of the wooden hood. The woodwork of the hood is stained with the stone color ns the wain scoting. This continues until about two feet from the coiling, where the stones again come into view. In the dining-room tin- walls and ceilings have been linishei) with rough plaster, over which A'/ii I-filin' Xi/Mfew has been used. A small stencil design has been placed in each panel. All the windows are of leaded glass, similar to those shown connecting the living 4 and billiard-rooms; in fact, the windows throughout I his house are of the same case ment style. The three bedrooms on the second floor are designated as the owner's room, the guest room and the Craftsman ln-dro"tn. Ui the 0007-SWP |-j owner'.- I'wm the smooth plaster walls are tinted with bint-tone, which harmonizes per fectly with the white enamel finish of the woodwork and the mahogany furniture used. A similar idea has been employed in the guest room, only a striped wallpaper with chintz frieze is present here. The Craftsman bedroom haa Eltonbury paper on which a simple stencil has been placed around the border. Enomelu.'ttic, blat-tom: System, Hand craft SyMtm and other high grade decorative finishes were used throughout. ERRATUM.' The architects have called to our attention an erroneous statement made in the OctoberNovember issue of Th e Sp e c t r u m. On page 112 we say that the interior finishing of the New Pennsylvania Terminal Station was done by Peter McKay. This should read that the wood finishing was performed by Mr. McKay. The interior decorations throughout were done by Mr. Joseph A. Reid, whom we stated carried out the plain painting. We take this occasion to apologize for the mistake. 1 f ABOUT CfUR COLOR PLATE. ECAUSE of the beautiful mural decorations that have : been employed mthebilliard- room of the Cleveland Adver tising Club. portrayed in our illustration, it immediately imparts an air of rest and comfovt to the entire apart ments. Throughout the quarters of this Club, color treatments of the most artis tic description are the vogue, and even a cursory glance will convince one that the members are well justified in being proud of their pleasant surroundings. These rooms are situated on the grillroom floor of the Hollenden Hotel, the Club being known as one of the aggressive organizations of the city. t I The entire walls of the room depicted here are covered with a landscape painted by V Prank Merrill Seamans, one of the members. All the colors used have been blended with a nicety which is not often seen in a wall paint ing of this kind, and its beauty is further !. 0007-SWP' - it- L ll.li l.| u 0007-SWP-000102427 accentuated by the monograme<l frieze which will he observed in the picture. In perfect harmony of color, mahogany billiard tables and furniture complete the furnishing; a rich, unglazetl terra cotta tile being used for the floor covering. The library, dining-room and ante-chambers haw been finished with the same good taste characterizing the apart ments. Sin win - WUliawn Pm/iiefy were used throughout the Club rooms, our Decorative De|>artmont being consulted in regard to the proper selection of decorations. SCKt *1 PI CATIONS Ol'TI.ININU DECORATIONS: * ' ih"j -S-W Flat-tom* OM (!]fl. $rtnseol with A|hjillum jiurt. Raw Sienna \ iarl. jcreatly rvluce<l. Mt/J (,.,( (% ;//y S7 wr'fV--Ontfincfl with Knw i*nna l part, JJ: Unitor l-S prut, HIM in with Raw Xlenna thlnncil with turiH-ntlncarNl t<iu>'hvil iij * with UrariKe Lakf. fhnWttr *>r M>iiu^nrut -OutltriMl with Haw Umtoiv lllfal in will* A'qihaltum 1 pari, (Vitntt 1 part tbinned with tur- - Bin'll: Stained X-W Handcraft Xtnin, Mabojrany. / /,./* | lull terra <*i>ttu l il. (. i/nfxaifH -Worked tit* In S-W KtaMune Crliiw Color*. '-ti-ht-v*- Crtiswl barnM ret. "ThcCrafirman Lar*.** rnU>ii`r - Flnluhwl fiM'iim-gp<i!ui with woodwork iroatmtMit. 1 THE CLEVELAND ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION. COKING back for several years, it is seen that each succeedingannual exhibition of the Cleveland Chapter American Institute of Archi tects and the ` Cleveland Architectural Club has be come more important and interesting. This year's exhibition was held at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Building, Decem ber 19th to January 7th, inclusive. In the words of the committee in charge of affairs, these exhibitions are " for the educa tion of the public to an appreciation of the art side of building, and thereby supplying the incentive for artistic achievement on the part of architects, artists and builders." The thousands of home owners and pros pective builders who were admitted daily were familiarized with every phase of bui/d ing and decoration, for at the booths were .i * _____ 0057-SV\/P^0b0102428 dismayed all the most modern building materials, concrete and cement work, heating and plumbing appliances, etc. Decorative finishes also proved a source of interest. Many original drawings, plans and photo graphs were shown, illustrating a great vari.i.v of different styles of homes, ranging from th<* simple bungalow to the most pretentious residence. Photographs and color sketches of heauliful interiors were also displayed. At the termination of the exhibition all "i>ncerned expressed their satisfaction in its success and it is the general opinion that the two organizations responsible are doing a great deal of good for the beautifying of ('Ieveland. . ll-.-uhlit Vnuv. V-iitaNt /nr Hr:- ' e.;.. .!..5n THE CITY PLAT. REV10US to the six teenth century, it is claimed by Mr. W. Shaw Sparrow, an English architect and writer, that in England and Scotie Mat first found its origin os oral castles, where eourti retainers lived in separate suites or apartments. He further says: 'When changes of importance haw taken place in domestic architecture it has happened frequently that the first appeals have been made to the rich and to the poor. The palaces and the castle (or big country house), the cottage and the farmer's homestead have felt the new influ ence before it reached the houses of the mid dle classes. Something very similar to this oceurreil in the case of our modern flats, their benefits being employed most successfully for the poor and for the rich. Between the flatde-luxe and the industrial dwelling there are certainly ninny connecting links, hut few `i among them are well fitted for the middle classes. Those flats which have some points in common with the dwellings for the poor, without being such, have seldom any archi tectural interest." In view of these statements it is interesting to contrast the English flat with what the United States has to offer in this line. The American of corresponding financial standing with the middle class of England is the one in this country who benefits most largely from the comforts and conveniences offered by the apartment house, as we call it here. Architecturally, there has been in this country in the last two decades tremendous strides in the designing of such buildings, and the apartment house today has become an important factor in the domestic eco nomics of our cities. Many nations have been drawn upon for ideas, which have been cleverly adapted and often improved to meet the needs of that most exacting personage, the Citizen of the United States. The importance of having the decoration? ample and refined cannot he overestimated, ns many of the earlier buildings and even those planned within the last ten or fifteen years, show a tendency to over decoration. However, the most recent examples of the apartment house, as evidenced in our great cities, exhibit, together with the improved design and arrangement, far better and simpler decorative effects. The day of imita tion marble columns of disproportionate size, of flamboyant wall covering and ornamenta tion of gilded stucco, which usually accom panied flimsy construction, is happily passing; ^By*' l .. .. r.s; !' ... , 0007-SWP-000102430 and this, fortunately, extends beyond the entrance hall into the individual apartments. A few years ago cheap wood, staine4 a brilliant cherry and miscalled mahogany, was given a coat of highly glazed varnish as a finish and considered entirely suited to the drawing-room and dining-room of an apart ment. If this boasted a library as well, the woodwork was probably grained in imitation of golden oak and highly varnished. Where white paint was used for the bedrooms a poor quality of bluish cast seemed the invariable choice. In the selection of tiles, hardware and fixtures the same bad taste was feltextravagance of strong color and incongruous ornamentation taking the place of quality. Today the architect has brought to the owner the realisation that true economy in the finishing materials for such buildings lies in selecting the best, and this fact accounts in a large measure for the improved structural as well.as artistic conditions. In the decoration of the interior the apart ment house is showing almost as great development as the planning of the architec tural details. H Y YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. This catalogue has been designed with a view towards giving definite, practical infor mation on the subject of paints and varnishes. Although primarily an advertising book it is nevertheless an invaluable volume to possess, containing color samples of wall finishes, stains, enamels, etc., with complete specifica tions. Our representative will call and pre sent this catalogue personally to those who request it. is 0007-SWP-000102431 I'KtiM mk ; 'Xa s .i .v It isn't ewry.iT!>' wi - '> ;.: ! stteh a * ': .-nap as bur Editor. Of eour.se. don't y> t; go and tell him. 'cause this is strietiy e.>iiijii. and if lie knew 1 was putting you wisi he'd get mad. But, truth to tell, if it wasn't fur what you architects send in l.t> him. your selves, he'd soon he in a bloomin' lix. As it is, he hasn't much to do. anyway, 'cause Th K Sp eiTIU'.m is pretty nearly all pietures ami the residin' is descriptions sent in hy th>architei-ts themselves. Then, tun, there's the limericks. Those are sent in hy diiievem frientis of mine, atui on the opposite page if a silhouette hy n:.v chum Nieiv.ls. Some times I write a few tittle Ihitlsrs m.VSe!f. Lon. You sot1. it's t|uito it lilth- u'l .ifi and all h. has to (hi is to look wise and keep a seat warm all day. But 1 .unless he needs the money, poor fellow. / new had a soft job, and 1 suppose it's a good thine, too. as ! couldn't stand the strain on my nrrws. It's me for the strenuous life, in the I'ar-noy where thi finest pain! ym; ever saw is tvatie. Well. >W Oratrn by W. H. JVSciioi*. A prominent architect said, Onenight before! goingto bed: . ``Paint. subjects perplex md;, AndpaiiitejrsidfSexB^e'--' Tilt after Th e Spec t r u m I've read." ; W. H. NICHOIE, , Boston* Mas s . 0007-SWP-000102432 0007-SWP-000102432