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"A one-storied house with gambrel roof, New England, 18th century. A similar design is used at the present time." —Kinne, 1920

One-storied gambrel roof

"A one-storied house with gambrel roof, New England, 18th century. A similar design is used at the present…

"A 'lean-to' of plain design. New England, about 1750." —Kinne, 1920

Lean-to

"A 'lean-to' of plain design. New England, about 1750." —Kinne, 1920

"A modern small house with the 'lean-to' motif. Notice that the long slope faces the front." —Kinne, 1920

Modern house

"A modern small house with the 'lean-to' motif. Notice that the long slope faces the front." —Kinne,…

"A modern square cottage, or 'bungalow', well proportioned. A good design for a village house." —Kinne, 1920

Modern bungalow

"A modern square cottage, or 'bungalow', well proportioned. A good design for a village house." —Kinne,…

"Diagram of the main parts of a sewerage system." —Kinne, 1920

Sewerage system

"Diagram of the main parts of a sewerage system." —Kinne, 1920

"The 'Byron' dining room. Georgian furniture. —Kinne, 1920

Byron dining room

"The 'Byron' dining room. Georgian furniture. —Kinne, 1920

These are practically the same type as Long Ladders, plus mechanical devices permit fastening two or three long ladders together, one atop of the other to make them one extremely long ladder. The two-section ladders reach from 20 to 40 feet. The three-section ladders reach from 30 to 60 feet. Some extension ladders have small wheels set into the side-rails at the top of the upper section. These permit the upper ends of the ladder to roll up freely against the side of the house as it is being raised from below.

Extension Ladders

These are practically the same type as Long Ladders, plus mechanical devices permit fastening two or…

A class of marsupial mammals native to America. They include a large number of species, ranging in size from that of a house-mouse to that of a large cat. The hair is soft and wool-like, and the color generally whitish-gray with several stripes down the back.

Opossum

A class of marsupial mammals native to America. They include a large number of species, ranging in size…

Actor and dramatist, born in New York City, June 9, 1792; died in Tunis, April 10, 1852. He was employed in a New York counting-house at an early age. While there, he edited the "Thespian Mirror."

John Howard Payne

Actor and dramatist, born in New York City, June 9, 1792; died in Tunis, April 10, 1852. He was employed…

"The Chapter-House, Salisbury Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

Chapter-house

"The Chapter-House, Salisbury Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

"The Banqueting House, Whitehall. By Inigo Jones." —D'Anvers, 1895

Banqueting House

"The Banqueting House, Whitehall. By Inigo Jones." —D'Anvers, 1895

"Mercury carrying a Ram. By Calamis. At Wilton House." —D'Anvers, 1895

Mercury carrying a Ram

"Mercury carrying a Ram. By Calamis. At Wilton House." —D'Anvers, 1895

"Painting of still life. On a wall of a house at Pompeii." —D'Anvers, 1895

Still Life Painting from Pompeii

"Painting of still life. On a wall of a house at Pompeii." —D'Anvers, 1895

A U.S. Representative from Maine, and Speaker of the House from 1889-1891 and from 1895-1899.

Thomas Reed

A U.S. Representative from Maine, and Speaker of the House from 1889-1891 and from 1895-1899.

An American politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota as a Republican and from New York as a Democrat. Towne also served in the United States Senate from Minnosota as a Democrat.

Charles Towne

An American politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota as a…

A United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa as a member of the Greenback Party.

James B. Weaver

A United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa…

The average home of a native from Java.

Javanese House

The average home of a native from Java.

The interior of a tea house.

Tea House

The interior of a tea house.

A Chinese built house-boat.

House-boat

A Chinese built house-boat.

This is an illustration of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives.

John Q Adams

This is an illustration of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives.

This illustration shows a presentation to the United States Senate.

United States Senate

This illustration shows a presentation to the United States Senate.

This illustration shows a house built in the ancient city of Pompeii.

Pompeiian House

This illustration shows a house built in the ancient city of Pompeii.

An American author; born in Cambrdge, N.Y., Oct. 31, 1825.

William C. Prime

An American author; born in Cambrdge, N.Y., Oct. 31, 1825.

Two women standing in the city of Perth pointing at a dwelling.

Perth

Two women standing in the city of Perth pointing at a dwelling.

Two hobo bugs walking by a dog sleeping in his dog house.

Hobo Insects

Two hobo bugs walking by a dog sleeping in his dog house.

The official home of the President of the United States of America.

White House and Trees

The official home of the President of the United States of America.

A 19th century home located in New England.

19th Century Home

A 19th century home located in New England.

A native house in Hispaniola, an island that Columbus landed on in 1492.

Hispaniola House

A native house in Hispaniola, an island that Columbus landed on in 1492.

A Spanish Block-House Destroyed by United States Artillery.

Spanish Block House

A Spanish Block-House Destroyed by United States Artillery.

A woman doing chores on the farm with geese watching.

Farm Work

A woman doing chores on the farm with geese watching.

House in Cusco in which Garcilaso was born.

Garcilaso House

House in Cusco in which Garcilaso was born.

A pig

Pig

A pig

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

House that Jack Built

Scene from the nursery rhyme, "The House that Jack Built."

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

Front Elevation

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

Sectional Elevation

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

"Part of Park Front of Bridgewater House." — Chambers, 1881

Bridgewater House

"Part of Park Front of Bridgewater House." — Chambers, 1881

"Smith's Steam Cultivator as at work." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Steam Cultivator

"Smith's Steam Cultivator as at work." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

"A front view of a common English house clock with the face taken off, showing the repeating or rack striking movement. Here, M is the hourwheel on the pipeof which the minute-hand is set, N the reversed hour-wheel, and n its pinion, driving the 12-hour wheel H, on whose socket is ficed what is called the snail Y, which belongs to the striking work exclusively. The hammer is raised by the eight pins in the rim of the second wheel in the striking train, in the manner which is obvious." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

English House Clock

"A front view of a common English house clock with the face taken off, showing the repeating or rack…

The underside of the pupe of a house fly.

Pupa of House Fly

The underside of the pupe of a house fly.

A. Cross, B. Gate-house, C. Almonry, D. Chapel, E. Inner gate-house, F. Stable, G. Dormitory of lay brethren, H. Abbot's House. I. Kitchen, K. Refectory, L. Staircase to dormitory, M. Dormitory, N. Church, P. Library, R. Infirmary, S. Door to the church for the lay brothers, T. Base court, V. Great cloister, W. Small cloister, X. Boundary wall.

Bird Eye View of Citeaux

A. Cross, B. Gate-house, C. Almonry, D. Chapel, E. Inner gate-house, F. Stable, G. Dormitory of lay…

"Interior of a crown-glass house." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Glass Manufactory

"Interior of a crown-glass house." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"The glass roof is commonly designed so as to form a uniform plane or slope from back to front in lean-to houses, and form center to sides in span-roofed houses. In some cases, however, the roof sashes are fitted up on the ridge-and-furrow principle invented by Sir Joseph Paxton." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Plant House

"The glass roof is commonly designed so as to form a uniform plane or slope from back to front in lean-to…

"Rogers's Conical Boiler, which has long been in use, is very suitable for heating pits and small houses, since it is economical of fuel, and gives out a steady heat for a long time, 15 to 20 hours." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Conical Boiler

"Rogers's Conical Boiler, which has long been in use, is very suitable for heating pits and small houses,…

"House Cricket (Gryllus domesticus): a, eggs; b, young just hatched; c, full-grown larva; d, pupa; e, perfect insect." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

House Cricket

"House Cricket (Gryllus domesticus): a, eggs; b, young just hatched; c, full-grown larva; d, pupa; e,…

"Section of Eddystone Light-house." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Eddystone Light-house

"Section of Eddystone Light-house." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

"American Type of Country-House Architecture." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Country-House

"American Type of Country-House Architecture." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"American Seaside Villa." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Seaside Home

"American Seaside Villa." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and more dignified treatment. Such a house as Norman Shaw's "Cragside," build in the earlier part of our period, however its picturesque treatment may still be admired, would hardly be build now on a large scale; its architect himself has of late years shown a preference for a symmetrical and regular treatment of house architecture sometimes to the extent of making the mansion look too like a barrack." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Cragside

"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and…

"House in Buckingham Gate, London." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Buckingham Gate

"House in Buckingham Gate, London." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"House in Margaret Street, London." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Margaret Street

"House in Margaret Street, London." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910