Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Springer
THE name, “The House of Harmony” well suits the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Springer, 9757 Longwood Dr., because of the fact that harmony fairly oozes from every nook and corner of the delightful Colonial home. Charm, simplicity and harmony could easily serve as the keynote for the constructions of this dwelling.
With a large screened in porch facing on Longwood Dr., one is assured of restful summer days outside while the cherry red of mantel and hearth in the living room speak of winter joys within.
A little porch on the 98th St. side of the house forms the attractive entrance and this leads to the long reception hall, which has the broad stairway at the north end and a large coat closet under the stairs.
The living room, on the west of the reception hall is large and comfortable, and extends clear across the house, with windows on the north and south and two French doors on either side of the fire-place, leading to the front porch. Candles in the living room sconces are ivory, with frosted flame shaped tungsten lamps.
The dining room, which has windows on the east and south, is directly across the hall from the living room. In one corner is a built in china closet. The silver torches used for lighting the dining room are fitted with round high powered tungstens and are fronted by yellow silk shades contrasting well with the blue wall and giving splendid diffusion of light.
The kitchen is termed an “efficiency kitchen.” It cannot be seen from any part of the house but is handy to the dining room and can also be entered from the reception hall. Everything is out of sight but within easy reach. The usual equipment is supplemented by a compact steam cooker controlled by thermostat.
All of the fixtures on the second floor except those in the bathroom are in flemish brass. Delicacy and simplicity of wall decoration has been secured in all the chambers on the second floor. There are four bedrooms, all designed so that there is a cross draught. The bathroom has a tile floor, three quarter tile walls and the tub is on a solid base.
Nestling low, like a bird on its nest, the house sits bolted staunchly to its 18 inch stone foundations, resting easily on its steel girders, set to both lines. It is framed of clear yellow pine, and heaviest building paper to back the cypress siding.
Hot water heat, with surplus radiation, instantaneous water heater, toilet and full laundry equipment fit out the basement.
The house is furnished throughout with a double inheritance of fine old furniture and household treasures and these fixed without discussion the matter of style when Mr. and Mrs. Springer decided to build in Beautiful Beverly.
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