The houses described in this book cover but the merest fraction of the homes and summer places evolved from old-fashioned farmhouses. They are scattered broadcast through New England, sometimes isolated on roads which still retain their country atmosphere, sometimes surrounded by the town which has outgrown its early limits, and sometimes the center of a large estate. Each has its individual charm, its special beauties, but wherever found these remodeled farmhouses testify to the stanchness of early American workmanship and to the appreciation of modern Americans for their forefathers' handiwork. Certainly many a one of the latter "builded better than he knew."
Adden house, W. P., 180-186. age, 181. chimney, 182-183. hardware, 184, 185. location, 180. porches, 183-184. remodeling, 182-186. type, 181.
Andirons, 11, 12, 68, 125, 194, 208-210, 216, 217, 219, 227, 240, 241, 252. Hessian, 210.
Barnard house, George E., 169-176. breakfast-room, 173. color scheme, 175. den, 172. dining-room, 174. location, 169. picture effect, 170, 174. remodeling, 170-174.
Bathrooms, 14, 25, 35, 47, 97, 202, 204, 218.
Beams, 7, 20, 29, 34, 36, 46, 47, 55, 58, 66, 75, 94, 102, 122, 130, 131, 151, 185, 197, 203, 215.
Bedrooms, 13, 24, 25, 26, 36, 47, 59, 83, 108, 121, 122, 133, 148, 164, 175, 195, 206, 218, 230, 239.
Blinds, 79, 237. inside, 80. paneled, 75. slat, 45, 75. solid, 45, 75. Venetian, 56.
Boston, Massachusetts, 18, 42, 77, 122, 151.
Boulder Farm, 76-83. arch, 81. history, 76-77. improvements, 78-79. location, 76, 78. parlor, 80.
Brett house, Franklin, 201-207. age, 201. dining-room, 206. floors, 202. heating, 204. living-room, 205. location, 201. paneling, 207. repairs, 203. type, 202.
Brown house, Davenport, 116-123. age, 116. bedroom, 122. dining-room, 120. furnishings, 119, 120, 121, 122. grounds, 122-123. living-room, 119. location, 116. nursery, 121. porches, 116, 117, 118. remodeling, 116-122. type, 116.
Ceilings, beamed, 12, 21, 25, 45, 55, 96, 152, 153, 162, 205-206, 225, 253. vaulted, 144.
Chandler house, Howard S., 247-253. age, 247. dining-room, 250, 252. grounds, 248. kitchen, 253. library, 252. living-room, 251. location, 247. remodeling, 247-253. type, 247. views, 247, 249, 250.