Mister Harrys

This house was planned for a young family—it is a house designed to grow. The original unit, composed of three rooms and bath, has all the essentials of comfortable living. The rooms are of good size, the exterior has attractive lines and good proportion, and the arrangement affords the maximum in convenience.

A generous, covered porch is supported by iron trellises on which climbing vines may be trained.

From the porch one enters a foyer into which all three rooms open. This foyer gives a further effect of spaciousness and eliminates traffic through the living room in reaching the bedroom and kitchen.

The living room features an attractive open fireplace, and the windows in this room are grouped in such a way as to provide plenty of light and ventilation.

The bedroom has an ample closet and a private bath with shower. Windows on three sides of the bedroom give the good ventilation so necessary in our warm Southern climate.

The kitchen has a built-in dining space immediately to the right of the door, where it is out of the way of sink-to-stove traffic. Sink, drainboards and cabinets are on the right; stove, refrigerator and water heater on the left. There is a window at the end of the breakfast nook and another above the sink. In the original unit the back door opens directly into the yard.

The extension provides for a bedroom, a bathroom with tub (accessible from hall), a dining room (this room can be used as a third bedroom if the family prefers), three large closets, and a service area just outside the kitchen.

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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950

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THROUGH its pleasing, balanced proportions this small Colonial house achieves beauty and character. The plan arrangement solves the problems of economy through compactness and a most intelligent relationship of all living areas. Each room is easily reached from the large living room or any other part of the house. Even with the compact arrangement, every room is provided with large windows on two or more walls to provide light and good ventilation.

The large entrance porch is beautifully designed in the Colonial style as a feature to the front of the house. Upon entering the living room, the first thing that meets the eye is the fireplace which has been designed to give charm and dignity to the entire room. There is a built-in book alcove between the living room and dining room for choice books.

Each bedroom is large and provided with ample closet space. The master bedroom has its own bath and two closets. Both the dining and breakfast rooms are large and nicely located for serving either formal or informal meals. The rear screened porch offers many advantages for afternoon and evening visiting and games.

A stairway is shown to the attic which may be used for additional rooms or storage space. The second floor plan indicates how this space may be developed into two large bedrooms, a play room and a bath. The cost of making use of this feature would be small. However, the stairway may be omitted entirely and turned into closets instead.

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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950

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The central bedroom is a dual purpose room, separated sufficiently from the other bedrooms so that it may be used as a guest room, study, sitting room or den, and is conveniently located to the breakfast room and kitchen. Note how generous the living room has been made and how the wall and furniture space is increased by the use of an entry. The living and dining rooms may be shut off entirely when not actually in use and passage made through the back center room.

A well located breakfast room, necessary for comfort and convenience when the dining room is not required, is included in this plan. The kitchen and dining rooms are both large and well arranged for service and beauty. The double car garage is placed close to the house and connected by a screened breezeway for protection in bad weather; it may be used also as a sitting porch, or outdoor living or dining room.

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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950

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There is something irreplaceable about holding physical pieces of cinema history. Today, I’m thrilled to share the latest addition to my collection: the original 1996 press kit for the neo-noir crime thriller, Mulholland Falls.

Directed by Lee Tamahori and featuring an absolute powerhouse of an ensemble cast—Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich, and Chazz Palminteri—this film captures the gritty, sun-drenched atmosphere of 1950s Los Angeles perfectly. This kit includes the original production notes and several stunning black-and-white publicity stills, including some incredible shots of Melanie Griffith and Jennifer Connelly.

A true highlight of this kit is the photography featuring Jennifer Connelly, who plays the pivotal role of Allison Pond. Even in a film filled with tough guys and "Hat Squad" detectives, Connelly’s screen presence is undeniable. There is a timeless, ethereal quality to her beauty in these stills that perfectly evokes the classic Hollywood starlets of the 1940s and 50s. Whether it’s the way she holds the light or that signature blend of innocence and mystery, she truly serves as the haunting, beautiful heart of the film’s central mystery.

Getting to see these images in their original high-contrast print format really highlights the incredible cinematography of Haskell Wexler. It’s a reminder of why we collect in the first place—to keep these moments of celluloid magic alive.

FOR those who want formality and dignity in their home, here is an especially attractive plan. The clever use of stone and brick on the exterior has created a most charming and interesting design.

The floor plan has been made compact for the sake of economy. There is hardly any hall space or wasted area. Notice the direct entrance to the two bedrooms from the large living rom. The living room itself has through circulation with its exposure to the front and rear. In the center and rear there is a den just off the living room that serves either as a study or work room, and also as an extra guest bedroom. It has an adjoining small bathroom which may also be used from the kitchen and servants’ side of the plan. The plan has a grass terrace at the front and at the back.

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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950

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BOTH dignity and charm have been achieved in the design of this house by the application of the refinement and delicacy of the Colonial style. The close relationship between the house and terrace is more intimate than extensive, as in the usual formal gardens of this period. Special attention has been given to the interior to make it a fitting background for beautifully designed modern or period furniture.

Note how the large rooms separately have some attractive feature—a fireplace, bay windows or with an interesting view to the garden area to the rear. The first floor bedroom has all the conveniences necessary for comfort to special friends and overnight guests. The stairway is placed so as to be more private for family use in going from the living area to the family bedrooms and baths on the second floor. Each of these bedrooms is large and well ventilated and provided with good sized closets for clothes, linen and storage.

This entire plan is the type so many people want some day to have as their own lovely home.