THE six-room home pictured above is one of the attractive newer residences on the Ridge. It is located at 10047 S. Robey Street, on the 101st Street corner.
The architecture employed in its construction hints of both English and Italian design, and produces a structure that is convenient and well adapted to its location. The exterior finish is done in rough grey stucco, with dark red trim and roof. The entrance, which is on Robey Street, presents an artistic effect with its heavy arched doorway and iron lantern.
Inside one steps into a space between the entrance and the stairway that forms a hall, to the right of which is the living room. This important part of the home is large and well arranged. A fireplace occupies the center of the west wall. The tapering design of the chimney on the outside adds to the unusualness of the house. On either side of the fireplace are windows, the upper halves of the paned type, and under these are window seats which conceal radiators. The color scheme for this room is grey, with ivory and mahogany wood trim.
On the southern exposure are French doors connecting the living room with a sun porch, which is serviceable and comfortable in all seasons. On the east there is a rectangular opening through a partition to the dining room. The dining room is also done in tones of grey, with mahogany and ivory trim. The candle type of light fixture is used in these rooms, a central chandelier serving in the dining room and wall lights in the living room.
The kitchen occupies the northeast corner of the lower floor. It is conveniently arranged for all household purposes and has two outside entrances, one on the north side and one at the rear.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bath and over that a small attic. The upper floor is done in light tones, with the same wood trim as the lower floor. An attractive feature of these rooms is seen in the full length mirrors used on closet doors.
The approach to the house presents a pretty picture. The lawn has a low terrace effect and the long lines of the roof and chimney, the entrance, and the arched windows of the sun porch all add to its attractiveness.
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