CENTRAL ARGYLE..... Sept. 1st

Few country districts in Nova Scotia can boast a larger proportion of handsome homes than can Central Argyle. The latest to be erected is on the property of Mr. Israel Kenney. It was designed and constructed by his son, Mr. Edmund Kenney, a clever young carpenter who has worked at this trade several years in the United States.

The style of architecture is different from anything to be seen along the road. The roof is of the "curb" type. The first story is covered with clapboards and the second story with fancy shingles. Other novelties of the exterior are a half circular veranda over the front door, a half circular bay window on the south side, surmounted by a tower, and a square veranda over the south side entrance. There is just enough ornamentation to lend elegance to the structure. The exterior is tastefully painted in buff shades.

The front hall is very compact in arrangement, containing an attractive staircase and a commodious cloak closet. A door on the north side leads to a parlor, while a door opposite the front entrance opens to the dining and sitting room. The room is connected with the parlor by folding doors, is lighted by a large bay window commanding a magnificent view, and is warmed by an open fireplace set in an elegant hardwood mantel. A bedroom opens off the north east corner, while in the eastern wall is a door leading to the kitchen, which is likewise a very pleasant apartment. From this room there is communication with a very large and well appointed pantry, a china closet, a back hall leading to back stairs, cellar stairs and a commodious woodshed. An entry connects the kitchen with a broad veranda on the south side. On the second floor are four bedrooms and front and back halls. The new house is an ornament to the place and a credit to the designer and builder.
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From: The Yarmouth Light: Year 1902: Issue Sept. 4th