
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
'Rest Hill'

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House,
John Russell Pope,
New Jersey
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4 comments:
George Washington's baleful influence on American architecture never ends, does it?
I seem to remember reading that this house had accommodation for 50. That's a lot of breakfast trays.
Ancient, Mt. Vernon remains the gift that keeps on giving
Off-topic:
Horace Trumbauer house burns outside Philadelphia.
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/slideshow%3A-philly-area-mansion-on-fire
h/t Gary Lawrance
It's alarming to see how fast a fire can spread in less than eight minutes, even with the fire department in attendance.
I can't believe I would criticize Pope but I've spent the last few days trying to sort out the roofline on the center section of this house - sort of a lopsided gambrel with wings. It strikes me as odd and clunky. But I love the classic styling of the staircase and entry. It is an interesting structure. The sum is more grand than its parts. I'm glad it survives and is still in use.
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