August 27,1980 * House paint (cont.) [continued from front page] stone) and in sunny areas like San Francisco where it was especially popular, it was always painted in light ‘colors. Here is a lighter version of the Italiantate: Body: Peachy tan. Porch, cornice, doors and window mouldings: Cream. Blinds (if any), moulding strip on cornice, porch grilles: Medium brown. Stick and Shingle - First Story Body: Maroon. Shingle work of second story: Terra Cotta red. Panels in gables: Peachy tan. Trimmings: Dark green. Window sash: White. Carved work: Chrome yel- low. Blinds (if any): Green. Queen Anne Shingles: Dark red—stained or painted. Woodwork: Dark green. The color combinations given here show the variety of shades and hues used on a single house. The scheme for the Queen Anne house is the most unusual, but not for its own time—about 1885. Today’s homeowner may not like these specific combinations at all. An alternate color combination can be worked out by staying in the range of colors suggested for the period. The important factor is the use of two or more colors for picking out the of Oriel Panels, base window: Old Gold. Sash: White. details. It is not easy to generalize about the delineation of details because the Victor- ian period encompasses so many different types of decoration. But here is a suggestion: Before you select colors, stand in front of your house and look at it with an eye to what makes you house (or row) look different. That decoration and trim, or anything that might be labeled ‘‘un- necessary’’ today, is what should be painted to call attention to itself. ‘Operation Paintbrush’ ‘‘Operation Paintbrush” is a program designed to proved free exterior house paint and necessary paint- ing supplies to eligible home owners in Lancaster County. Top quality exterior house paint will be available to home owners who reside . in designated Neighborhood Strategy Areas, including: Marietta, Bainbridge, Rheems, Mount Joy, Co- lumbia and Elizabethtown. ea ERE The program is funded by the Lancaster County Com- munity Development Block Grant Program, through the sponsorship of the Com- missioners, and is admini- stered by the Redevelop- ment Authority. Information may be ob- tained by visiting the Redevelopment Authority on the fourth floor of Lancaster County Court- house, or calling 394-0793. Arnold Pontiac Arnold’s Welding Shop Central Savings & Loan Marietta & Columbia Billmeyer’s Jewelry Store Crider’s Citgo Service Station ar First Federal Savings & Loan of Lancaster Garber 0il Co. Terry Hamilton Barber Shop James Heilig Funeral Home Heistand’s Memorials, Inc. Hollinger Oil Service SUSQUEHANNA TIMES—Page § Tribute to Everyone In Our Working Forces Hostetter Hardware, Inc. J.B. Hostteter & Sons, Inc. Johnson's Bus Service Miller’s Tire & Service Nissley Funeral Home, Lid. Andrew F. Reymer, Supervisor Phillips Die Cutting, Inc. B. Titus Rutt Agency, Inc. Stonebridge Farm Butchershop Susquehanna Times & Magazine, Inc. Big T Tastee Freez Union National Bank
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