THE home pictured above is the English Colonial residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wilson, 10526 Prospect Avenue. The house occupies a corner site, the northwest corner, and enjoys a beautiful setting on its terraced lawn, amid tall oak trees. It is constructed from an American Face Brick Association plan, with added features. English Mission brick is used, showing to good advantage the tones of dark red, blue and brown. The trim here is ivory, which adds a pleasing touch, as do the carefully arranged flowers and small evergreens.
The entrance is found on the Prospect Avenue side, ninety feet back from the street, and admits one to the reception hall, from which French doors open to the living room. The living room occupies the fore part of the home and is quite spacious. A large fireplace occupies the center of one wall, with twin bookcases on each side. The walls are canvassed and stenciled in blue and tan, and bronze fixtures are used. Two sets of French doors open to the sun room, which is found on the south. This room is attractive, with its palm-plastered ceiling, done in tones of tan and blue.
The dining room is gained through French doors from the reception hall. The walls here are canvassed and done in blue and gold stenciled panels. Blue and gold drapes are used at the windows and a beautiful hanging fixture of silver is found in the center.
The kitchen is at the rear and is conveniently arranged with its cupboards, sets of drawers, and built-in fixtures.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and the bath. The bedrooms are all quite large, with plenty of windows for good ventilation, and an unusual amount of closet space. On this floor there are six closets, all large, and two large closets downstairs. There is also a cedar-lined closet for the storage of clothes. The bath is done in blue and white tile and is well equipped with the usual conveniences, such as showers, etc.
The heating plant is of the hot water type, with a thermostat control.
A two-car garage completes the residence. This is found on the west end of the site, attached to the house, and is heated.
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