192
Two Views of the Living Room 193
The Den, and the Dining Room 196
Two of the Chambers 197

THE FRANKLIN BRETT HOUSE, FRONT VIEW 202
Before Remodeling, and as Remodeled 203
The Pergola-Porch 206
A First-floor Vista, and the Living Room 207

LONE TREE FARM 212
As Finally Remodeled, and the Sun-Parlor 213
The Living Room, and a Corner in the Dining Room 218
The Sewing Room, and the Den 219

THE WALTER SCOTT HOPKINS HOUSE BEFORE REMODELING 224
As Remodeled 225
The Living Room 228
Two Views of the Dining Room 229

THE HENRY W. WRIGHT HOUSE 236
The Living Room, and the Dining Room 237
Two Noteworthy Chambers 242

THE HOWLAND S. CHANDLER HOUSE 243
End View 248
The Hall 249
The Sun-Parlor, and the Living Room 252
The Den, and the Kitchen 253

CHAPTER I

IRISTHORPE

As you drove slowly along the country road, did you ever stop to
consider the many possibilities for development that lie hidden in the
old Colonial farmhouses found here and there? Some are situated quite a
distance from the main road, while others are placed practically on its
boundary line. Many of the types are disguised by the unattractive
additions that have been built to accommodate the growing needs of their
occupants. Others, with sagging roofs and weather-beaten exteriors,
stand mute witnesses of the days when our country was making history for
itself. Some of these unattractive old dwellings in their early days
sheltered the most ardent patriots of our land, men whose gallant deeds
have made them famous, and who