Word: interior
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...laacking an organic unity or monumental impressiveness, the exterior of this building shows a rich diversity of structural detail, suggesting rather than copying motifs of numerous styles, from Karolingian austerity to Rococo playfulness. And the three main halls--the Romanesque, the Gothic, and the Renaissance halls--into which the interior is divided are conceived in the same large, comprehensive spirit. Each of them is of distinct individuality and brings out the fundamental features of the particular style of architecture which it represents, but only, so to speak, in sublimated, idealized form; while gradual and soft transitions of ornament and structure...
...exterior of the building is of Harvard brick, constructed along Georgian lines, and is in perfect harmony with the other buildings of the University about Cambridge. The interior as yet has not been completely furnished, but everything will be settled within a short time. One of the outstanding features of the building is the large, attractive dining hall which comprises the second and third stories. Regular meals will not be served at the clubhouse until next Wednesday...
...Flemish pictures are by masters as yet not identified. One is a delightful "Annunciation" in which the distinction rests largely in the beautiful interior in which the scene is set. The other picture is later in date and represents a "Crucifixion...
...half-past twelve the party will pass through Memorial Hall and proceed to the Widener Library, where a picture will be taken on the steps, after the members have looked over the interior of the building...
Twelve new views of the Widener Library, including both exterior and interior views, have just been issued by the College Library, Photographs of postal card size are on sale in the Treasure Room of the Library and at the Co-operative Branch at 5 cents each or 50 cents a dozen. The same pictures can also be had in larger size in prints 6 x 8 inches. The prints to be photographed have been selected with care, so as to present the most interesting and picturesque views. Three of the photographs are also mounted on calendar cards...