International studio (21.1903/1904(1904))

element of the locality to
which he is conhned,
recognising that the lead-
ing Hower of a neighbour-
hood is nature's Symbol
of the spirit out-breathed
there. In the Patton resi-
dence this idea is ex-
empiified by means of the
famiiiar thistle, combined
with a modified octagon,
which conveys the Sug-
gestion of the Greek
cross, both of these
adapting readily to the
rigid and vigorous charac-
ter of the giistening white
granite of which the
building is composed.


A spacious vestibuie
leads directly into the main
hall, and from it are entered the various ceremonial
rooms through large well-considered openings.

MANTEL IN THE LUNING-ROOM, PATTON RESIDENCE GEORGE H. MÄHER, ARCHtTECT

The hall decoration is sustained in warm dark
green with oak woodwork. The staircase opposite


STAHLE AT THE PATTON RESIDENCE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

GEORGE H. MAIIER, ARCHITECT