Word: foyer
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...foyer, or hearthstone, which has been the centre of the home life since time immemorial, has a sacred meaning to them like the significance to their Roman ancestors of the Lares and Penates. In keeping with this reverence there is an atmosphere of propriety shown in the home rather than abroad, which is diametrically opposed to our "company manners." Yet this atmosphere of propriety does not in the least preclude high spirits, amiability and wit at home, such as the Frenchman rarely shows outside. The family, in short, is a social organism rather than a collection of individuals...
...floor will contain the dining-room, 42 feet by 66 feet, and a theatre seating 500 people. The stage will be 30 feet long and 13 feet deep, but will be capable of being deepened to 20 feet. Both the large rooms are to have balconies, connected by a foyer running between the two staircases. On the top floor there will be several club rooms lighted by gables and sky-lights...