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As a general
remark, all buildings should show for themselves, what they are
built of. Let stone be stone; bricks show on their own account;
and of all things, put no counterfeit by way of plaster, stucco,
or other false pretense other than paint, or a durable wash upon
wood: it is a miserable affectation always, and of no possible
use whatever.
Lewis F. Allen, Rural
Architecture, 1852
When we are considering a
structure, as a whole, or in its parts, with reference to
appearance and expression, rather than mere utility and comfort,
a close adherence to right principles of design is peculiarly
desirable. Although this will set aside many fanciful forms
which are common and fashionable, there is no danger of its
producing an unpleasing uniformity. While the surface and
scenery of the country exhibit an unbounded diversity, and the
condition, character, and tastes of our countrymen are almost as
various, our architecture, if properly conformed to these,
incurs no danger of tiring by its sameness.
Henry W. Cleaveland, Village
& Farm Cottages, 1856
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