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Spaces July 2009 Luxury living in Southcentral Pennsylvania
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JULY 2009
TAKE A TOUR OF YORK’S BONHAM HOUSE
SCULPTURE ON DISPLAY IN SHIPPENSBURG
LIvING OUTDOORSwITH STYLE
perfect forentertaining
SoUtHceNtrAL peNNSYLVANIA
Guide To Luxury Living
Contents
JULY 2009
IN EVERY ISSUE
editor’s note 5Social Spaces
Bonham House, historic property in York 18treasured Spaces
Cape May style in York County 26 Accents Surround yourself in the best of outdoor living 32Behind the Spaces
Jay McGinnis, Woolen Mill Fan Co. 33 FEATURED SPACES
Samurai stand guard Life’s work on display in Shippensburg 6 Life at Little Green farmAnimals at home on this 40-acre property 10Making a splash in York county Outdoor living room, complete with plasma TV 14passions collide in Gettysburg At home with a Harley-Davidson dealer and art aficionado 20History lives on in Lebanon College chaplain happy to share home’s heritage 28
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Editor’s note
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The table in Jennifer and David Levan’s home can seat 18 people. The Levans love to entertain. See more pages 20-25.
I DIDN’T KNOw wHAT TO ExPECT wHEN I ARRIvED AT
Jennifer and David LeVan’s Adams County home.
I knew they opened Battlefield Harley-Davidson in 2000 and
that Jennifer has a shop in downtown Gettysburg called “Just Jen-
nifer.” I also knew they had recently hosted a garden party for the
Adams County Arts Council.
That was about it.
As I cruised along Baltimore Street on a gorgeous spring day,
I missed their driveway; it’s partly hidden from the busy road.
I turned around, made a right into their stone drive and was
greeted by a black metal gate. Jennifer, who waited for me in
front of a multiple-bay garage, hit a button and the gate swung
upward, sort of like the door of a fancy foreign car.
I introduced myself to Jennifer and apologized for my wind-
blown hair. It made her laugh. She rides a motorcycle, she said, so she’s accustomed to having
wind whip through her long, gray hair.
The 51-year-old wore a black leather vest and a large sparkling belt buckle. She proudly
talked about becoming a grandmother for the second time. But she hardly looked the part of a
grandma.
I quickly learned that Jennifer never stops. While running two businesses, she indulges her
passions for art, motorcycles, cooking and gardening.
I hope you enjoy the peek beyond the gated drive of their home on pages 20-25.
On pages 26 and 27, you’ll see how a couple of Cape May County transplants incorporated a
love of the Jersey shore in their new Pennsylvania home.
And be sure to flip to 33 and 34 to see how a York County man turned an interest in old-
fashioned fans into modern decor.
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Sculptor displays an armory of art
6 n JULY 2009
Sculptor displays an armory of artFormer B&B finds new
life in Shippensburg.
By IrIS HerSH for Spaces
Photographs by MArKeLL DeLoAtcH
H.I. AND ORTRUM GATES RETURNED THEIR 1898, 16-ROOM
mansion in downtown Shippensburg to its original state as
much as possible after they purchased it about five years
ago.
It had served as a bed-and-breakfast for several decades.
Now, the prominent 4,500-square-foot Queen Anne-style
residence serves as an elegant stage to showcase the couple’s
giant sculptures, Japanese warrior armor and antique
furniture.
Mixed-media samurai warrior statues created by H.I.
Gates, a retired George Washington University sculpture
professor, greet visitors entering the home’s vestibule.
The main hallway includes its original ceramic tile flooring
and fireplace. Four samurai warrior sculptures stand guard in
a first-floor parlor.
This shrine is part of the temple room. Originally a dining room, paintings related to the Hare Krishna faith adorn the walls of the room.
H.I. Gates displays sculptures of Japanese warriors throughout
this home on West King Street in Shippensburg. the home also
showcases a collection of antique furniture.
8 n JULY 2009
Antique Japanese armor sits in the left corner of the dining room. The room also features a carving of a half-man, half-lion creature created by H.I. Gates (pictured at bottom right).
Behind each of the sculptures is a 10-foot-
high window that overlooks downtown
Shippensburg’s main street.
The home’s winding staircase with
carved woodwork is a common architectural
element of the Queen Anne period. A
spectacular view to the third floor can be
seen from halfway up the first-floor staircase.
Built-in cabinets flank the fireplace,
which is surrounded by ornate ceramic tile.
Its golden oak mantel is another common
element of the Queen Anne period.
The original bathroom includes a cast
iron claw-foot bathtub and original French-
style ornate tiling.
The home’s armor gallery showcases
several Japanese suits, including an encased
16th-century suit. An H.I. Gates sculpture
of the famous Japanese warrior Minamoto
Yoshitsune sits on a table.
The original carriage house, which sits
beyond a mountaintop outcropping on the
grounds, serves as a sculpture studio for the
artist and an apartment rental. n
8 n JULY 2009
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A giant hand-carved horse with a life-sized figure of a 15th-century samurai created by H.I. Gates resides in the second-floor tower. Two English and two Charles II period chairs from the 1680s, an antique hand-carved Dutch cabinet and a 17th-century wood chest decorate the parlor adjoining the tower.
H.I. and Ortrum Gates purchased this mansion in Shippensburg five years ago.
10 n JULY 2009
By ANGIe MASoN for Spaces
Photographs by BIL BoWDeN
MIKE AND ABBIE LITTLE SPEND MOST OF
their time at the kitchen counter.
It’s where they eat meals. It’s where
they do paperwork. It’s the spot everyone
else gravitates to as well.
“It seems like when you entertain,
everyone ends up in the kitchen,” she
said.
Abbie, who owns the shop A Bit
More Tack, and her husband, Mike, who
runs Adopt A Handyman, renovated the
kitchen in their 1870 farmhouse in North
Codorus Township, York County, two
years ago.
“We just tried to open it up and
lighten it,” she said.
They took out a 5-foot divider in the
middle of the room and installed a large L-
shaped counter with granite countertops.
They sanded the hardwood floors
and stained them, adding a personal touch
with a painted floor canvas reflecting their
“Little Green Farm.” Green is Abbie’s
maiden name.
The large room also has a cozy corner
with a couch and television.
“It’s a very informal house,” Little
said.
The Littles purchased their home
11 years ago partly because the 40-acre
property provides a lot of space for their
animals — now two horses, two goats,
seven cats and four dogs. York County
York County artist Jennifer Titemore
painted the animals that reside at the
Little Green Farm on the cabinets in the
laundry room.
‘Definitely country’
artist Jennifer Titemore painted the kitchen’s floor
canvas, as well as the couple’s animals on the doors of
several cabinets.
There were two additions to the home before the
Littles bought it, adding the dining room, living room,
one bedroom and the sun room. The stone walls of
the original home can be seen in some rooms, and the
original hardwood floors have been maintained.
The Littles use a downstairs room as their den but
believe it was once the original kitchen. A walk-in fire-
place, which Little believes was used for cooking, now
houses air-conditioning duct work.
A sun room provides a view of the expansive land,
a place to watch the horses roam, spot a fox or bird-
watch, one of Mike’s hobbies.
There are some antiques and family heirlooms
decorating walls and shelves, but Little says most of the
LeftThere’s plenty of room for Abbie Little’s two horses to roam on the 40-acre farm she calls home. The space for the Littles’ animals was part of the reason they purchased the home 11 years ago.
BeLoWThe long, paved lane leading to the farm in North Codorus Township is lined with sweet gum trees.
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“It’s all by chance,” she said.
Outside, there’s a barn for the
animals, a wood shop for Mike and a small
building he has transformed into “Littles’
Tavern.” Water runs in a springhouse just
outside the bar’s door.
The land provides plenty of space for
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ABoVeThe Dugans like to entertain at their 17-foot brick
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rIGHtIn addition to traditional patio furniture, the Dugans included a nearly 10-foot entertainment center with
a granite top and a 50-inch plasma Tv.
SPACES n 15
By tereSA McMINN for Spaces
Photographs by BIL BoWDeN
wHETHER IT’S A NIPPY MID-wINTER DAY OR A SUNNY SPRING
morning, Russ Dugan likes to sip his coffee alfresco.
And although he’s an outdoorsy guy, his daybreak routine
doesn’t involve camping.
It’s much more luxurious.
Dugan combines his love of nature with the convenience of
home — right down to the kitchen sink.
He and his family spend much of their time in their outdoor
kitchen and entertainment area at their Fairview Township, York
County, home.
The outdoor space, which was installed in fall 2008, includes a
17-foot brick and granite barbecue, fireplace, swimming pool and a
nearly 10-foot entertainment center.
“We are definite outdoor people,” Dugan said. “It’s a fantastic
space. … We actually used it up until Christmas Eve.
“We bundle up in blankets and enjoy the out-of-doors,” he
said. “We actually have friends over quite frequently.”
Dugan’s outdoor space was installed by Dillsburg-based Seifert
Woodcrafts.
Denise Seifert, president of the company, said its Great
Outdoor Living Designs (GOLD) line debuted at the 2008 York
Builders Association Home Show.
The GOLD series includes wood frames, doors and end panels
with marine-grade polymers that provide protection against the
elements.
The concept of taking an inside kitchen and family room to the
great outdoors is growing in popularity, she said.
“We knew that it would be a product people would be
interested in,” Seifert said.
The kitchen can include a grill that can be used year-round and
other components, such as sinks and faucets, she said.
Better than campingEnjoy the outdoors in your own backyard.
“we are definite outdoor people. . . . we actually used this space up until Christmas Eve.” — Russ Dugan
16 n JULY 2009
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Seifert and her husband, Steve, built an outdoor kitchen at their
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The couple use their outdoor kitchen for events including birth-
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“It’s tried and true,” she said. “We went through all the
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A roof offers protection for an outdoor kitchen.
“You will extend the life of the equipment as well as the cabi-
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Steve, the grilling expert in the family, said he prefers cooking
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“I am an avid outdoorsman, so it is befitting for me to cook and
entertain for our family and friends outside,” he said. “I can literally
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victorian lifestyle of a past generation
Reflections of the past
SocIAL SpAceS
By tereSA McMINN for Spaces
photographs by JASoN pLotKIN
DeSpIte ItS HANDMADe LAce cUrtAINS
and extravagant furnishings, there’s an
unpretentious tone within the walls of the
Bonham house.
A well-stocked library in the mid-1800s
three-story brick town house displays Horace
Bonham’s knowledge and education. Nearby,
his paintings show his soft, sometimes
whimsical, side.
There’s a gentleness about the place
with its strong sense of family values and
obvious appreciation for life’s finer and
simpler pleasures.
Scott Royer, director of education for
the York County Heritage Trust, leds tours of
the house and discusses the Bonhams’ Victo-
rian lifestyle.
Double doors with stained-glass
windows lead to a parlor for entertaining
welcomed guests where Horace Bonham’s
artwork is displayed.
“There are paintings of his children
throughout the building,” Royer said.
The Bonham family — which included
Horace, an attorney, his wife, Rebekah, and
their daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Amy and
Eleanor — was well off for the time period,
Royer said.
The home included a private decorative
rose garden, a nanny and servants.
In 1870, Horace married Rebekah
Forney Lewis. She had been a fellow
student at the York County Academy and also
attended St. John’s Episcopal Church, where
Horace became a member in 1855.
Horace died from a stroke on March 7,
1892, at age 57.
Rebekah wrote letters after Horace’s
death that show she never stopped mourn-
ing, Royer said. “She wore the mourning dress
for the rest of her life,” he said. Rebekah died
in 1926 at age 90.
In 1929, Elizabeth Bonham, known as
Bessie, bought her sisters’ interests in the
house that had been left to them by their
mother. Bessie remodeled the house in 1933
and spent the end of her life at the family
home, Royer said.
She died in 1965, having never married
and without children. Her estate was valued
at more than $1 million.
She left money to her church, the
Conservation Society of York County for the
purchase and upkeep of a wildlife sanctuary,
and the Historical Society of York County,
now the Heritage Trust.
Her bequest to the historical society
included her house, its furnishings and a
trust fund for its maintenance as a historical
museum, Royer said. n
SPACES n 19
the women’s dressing room features clothing that represents the early 1900s.
the parlor of the Bonham House was used primarily to meet and have tea. part of the
1933 remodeling project included new floors and hearth stones in the parlor.
ABoUt tHe HoUSe The Bonham House, 152 E. Market St., York, is available Saturdays for guided tours. To schedule a tour and for pricing, call Scott Royer 846-6452. Anyone with knowledge or items related to the house and Bonham family is asked to contact the York County Heritage Trust at 250 E. Market St., York, or call 848-1587. For more information, visit www.yorkheritage.org.
SPACES n 19
Eclectic atmosphere
By KArA eBerLe for Spaces Photographs by JASoN pLotKIN
20 n JULY 2009
SPACES n 21
Harleys and impressionist artwork meet in this Adams County home.
JENNIFER LevAN ISN’T SURE wHAT PEOPLE ExPECT wHEN THEY vISIT HER HOME, BUT
they usually seem surprised.
“They say, ‘This is really nice!’”
To which, she replies, “Well, what did you expect?”
She thinks people make assumptions about her because she rides motorcycles. She
and her husband, David, own Gettysburg Battlefield Harley-Davidson.
But the 51-year-old grandmother of two assures visitors that she doesn’t have motor-
cycle parts strewn around her home.
As a self-professed perfectionist, she’s quite particular about her landscaping (which
includes 75,000 bulbs), furniture (bought all over the world) and artwork (from famous
painters) in her home.
ABoVeA 500-pound hanging light Jennifer Levan found at a shop in Philadel-
phia is made of solid nickel. The light shades are made of carved alabaster.
rIGHtIn this painting by Russian artist vladimir Kandelaki, the peacock
symbolizes Soviet Georgia. In this detail, the fence represents how the people have been held back and the
holes represent hope. The painting hangs in a dining room.
Jennifer LeVan collects artwork by Wendy Allen, who creates portraits of Abraham Lincoln by painting with
her fingers. to the left is a painting by raymond Nordwall, whose focus is contemporary Native American art.
LeftThe Levans entertain often, holding fundraisers for local organizations, as well as parties with friends and family. This bar by the pool is a favorite spot to gather.
SPACES n 23
the LeVans’ home was once a rental property owned by David LeVan’s parents. renovations of the home began in 1996, which
included adding the pool and building the wall, seen in the
background.
“I’m never in a hurry,” she said about
decorating. “I wait until I find the perfect
piece.”
Her home reflects her eclectic
passions, including Harley-Davidson
motorcycles, art, entertaining, cooking and
gardening.
“Art is an addiction to me,” she said.
A collector since she was a teenager,
LeVan’s home today could be mistaken for
a gallery.
Original artwork hangs throughout her
home. Her favorite artists include Vladimir
Kandelaki, whose paintings symbolize the
struggles of post-Soviet Georgia, abstract
impressionist Leonard Nelson and David
Uhl, who’s been called “The Norman Rock-
well of Harley-Davidson artists.”
She also collects works of Harley-
Davidson painter Scott Jacobs. She hasn’t
framed the original “Field of Dreams” yet,
because she’s not sure where she wants to
hang it permanently.
Living along Baltimore Street just out-
side Gettysburg has its disadvantages with
regards to her art, LeVan joked. When tour
buses rumble by, they shake the walls and
her art shifts.
The LeVans entertain often, but their
7,500-square-foot home doesn’t have a for-
mal living room. Instead, they have two
dining rooms and various seating areas.
“When we entertain, we eat,” said the
former special event planner and caterer.
“I’m always growing something. There’s always something to separate or transplant. ” — Jennifer Levan
24 n JULY 2009
the desk between the windows was used by David LeVan’s grandfather while he was a school principal. this sumptuously appointed hallway leads to guest bedrooms.
A hand-painted sink bowl is just one of the many luxuries found
in a guest bathroom.
In her kitchen, LeVan’s Aga four-oven cooker is always warm and ready to prepare
food for 20 or 100.
“A simple dinner for us is 20 to 25 people,” LeVan said.
Each spring, the LeVans host a garden party to benefit the Adams County Arts Coun-
cil. “The garden party is a wonderful social event that’s great fun and a good opportunity
to network and meet new people,” said Arts Council Executive Director Chris Glatfelter.
The art community is important to LeVan, who has a shop in Gettysburg called “Just
Jennifer.”
And “Just Jennifer” might be the best way to describe the LeVans’ Adams County
home, which is filled with memories and meaning. Every piece of furniture has a story
behind it. Every room has a seating area.
It’s a home meant to make visitors feel comfortable. And they do.
“When we have company, they never want to leave.” n
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Jennifer Levan snuggles her 7-year-old welsh terrier, Edina. Everyone knows ‘Eddie’, Levan said. They’re on ‘Good Evening Gettysburg’ on ACTv. Eddie loves to ride with Jennifer on her motorcycle. The pooch has a custom-made dog carrier to keep her safe during road trips.
26 n JULY 2009
of the seaFor the love
wHEN LINDA AND MARK SIEGRIST MOvED
from Cape May County, they couldn’t leave
their love of the Jersey shore behind.
But the home they purchased in York
County was half the size of their former
home, and it didn’t offer the breezy seaside
feel they enjoyed.
So the Siegrists embarked on a make-
over of a back room and attached patio of
their Spring Garden Township home. They
quickly learned it wouldn’t be easy.
“Soon after the initial investigation
and preliminary demolition, we realized
that a makeover was not possible,” said
Brenda Hager of RF Hager Construction.
“A multitude of structural deficiencies plus
the lack of a proper foundation made it
evident that this was a DIY room by the
previous owner. With this new informa-
tion, we had to drop back and punt.”
And what started as a makeover
turned into a major construction project.
The final design — which included
built-in bookshelves, a large feature
window, Brazilian cherry floors and
wainscoting — achieved the cottage
and beach feel the Siegrists wanted. For
the design, Hager was awarded the 2009
Remodeling Awards of Excellence Sover-
eign Bank Choice
Award.
Outside, the
Siegrists also faced
challenges. Linda
wanted a patio and
landscaping, but zoning laws required her
to keep the patio to 300 square feet.
When she saw Hively Landscapes’
display at the 2008 York Builders Association
Home Show, she was impressed with what
the company could do
with a little space. She
hired Hively, and the
result is a curved patio
with an arched design
that mirrors the curve
of the large window above it.
“People are downsizing … and don’t
want the maintenance of a large property,”
A bit of the Jersey
shore breezes in
to York County
By KArA eBerLe for Spaces
Photograph by BIL BoWDeN
“This was just a big hole in the ground.”
— Linda Siegrist, homeowner
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SPACES n 27
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Linda Siegrist and her family enjoy the new room and patio that was added to her York County home. Linda and her husband, Mark, came to York to be close to their son Paul, seated at right, who attended York College. A window seat, with cushions specially made by Anna’s Upholstery, provides additional storage.
said Jeff Bollinger, senior designer at Hively in
Dover Township. “And, I think, sometimes, the
small spaces present an exciting opportunity. It
can be very very charming.”
Features such as lighting, water and paved
surfaces can be included in a small spaces just as
easily as in large ones, he said.
Mark Siegrist said the new room and patio
give his growing family an open area to congre-
gate. “It’s a great place to gather and relax and
have a good time.” n
28 n JULY 2009
At home with history
wALK THROUGH THE STAINED-GLASS
front door of Paul and Becky Fullmer’s
Annville home, and you feel as if you’ve
been transported back to 1906, when the
stately 4,300-square-foot home in Lebanon
County was built for the Bishop J. S. Mills
and his wife, Mary Keister Mills.
Original yellow-maple floors in
the main hallway complement the dark
walnut doorways and staircase.
Along the walls are iron hot-water
radiators, and framed original documents
detailing the specifications of the home.
More than 30 blueprints and a 36-
page contract have been passed down
through the years. The Fullmers are the
home’s fourth owners.
The house was built by a “small
country architect,” Abner A. Ritcher, who
based the style on the Carnegie Library
at Lebanon Valley College, which he also
designed.
“We were amazed at how wonderful-
ly these records were kept,” Paul Fullmer,
chaplain at the college, said.
In a sitting room, the history buffs
proudly display antiques and artifacts
related to the building of the three-
story Georgian-style home, including the
original deed and the architect’s drawings.
They have maintained the home’s
historic feel. Working pocket doors
can separate the dining room and
By SUSAN WoLf for Spaces
Photographs by JeNNIfer StorK
SPACES n 29
the formal dining room on the first floor of the
fullmer’s home in Lebanon county maintains the his-
toric feel of the home, which was built in the early 1900s.
ABoVeThe architect who designed the Carnegie Library at Lebanon valley College also built this house and based its style on the university building.
LeftCurrent owners, Paul and Becky Fullmer, proudly display antiques throughout their three-story home.
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A stained-glass window highlights the landing between the firstand second floors.
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MaKe YOur
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sitting rooms. Only the kitchen has been
modernized, having been renovated by
previous owners Bruce and Donna John-
son. The couple, who lived in the house
from 1978 to 2003, also replaced the aging
slate roof.
A nationally acclaimed artist, Bruce’s
first-floor Gallery 444 and studio on the
third floor were well-known throughout
southcentral Pennsylvania. His artwork,
both watercolor landscapes and detailed
whimsical pen and ink “Statements,” line
the staircase leading to the second floor.
The arts have played an integral part
of the home. Edith Frantz Mills taught
music and dance lessons there until she
sold the house in 1978. The third floor is
again being used as a recreational dance
studio by Becky.
“We’ve had people stop in and tell us
they used to take lessons here,” Fullmer
said. “We love to show them around.”
The five bedrooms contain early
20th-century furniture, some of which
has been handed down through the
couple’s families. Many of the rooms use
the original light fixtures as well.
“We’re so happy to have found this
house,” Fullmer said. “And we’re glad to
share its history with the community.” n
ABoVeBecky and Paul Fullmer pose with their daughter, Juliana.
LeftThis guestroom is one of five bedrooms in the home. Each room contains early 20th-century furniture.
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Kick back with our picks for the coolest goods in outdoor living.
Outdoor GREEN LIGHTHow fitting that this light fixture actually looks like it belongs outdoors. This custom-crafted, six-light Twig Chandelier (38”W x 36”H), developed by Adirondack Mountain artisans for Meyda, can be used within covered patios (it’s rated for damp locations) but can be customized for wet locations (and a flush-mount version is also available); about $3,300; meyda.com
AT YOUR FEETOutdoor rugs can look as good as indoor ones, as is the case with the Persimmon Area Rug from Home Decorators Col-lection, available in terra cotta or sage green with a natural leaf pattern. It offers the look and feel of natural fibers but the durability of synthetic fiber, which makes it easy to clean and stain- and mildew-resis-tant. Eleven sizes are available; prices range from $17 to $269; homedecorators.com.
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GROW UPThis cedar Living Wall (22”W x 59”H x 6”D) is beautiful in so many ways: It can be combined with others to form a partition around an outdoor living area or hung on a wall to bring natural beauty to a small space, outdoors or in (thanks to water being collected within a removable tray at the bottom). Two planting panels allow for both sides to come alive. Just add soil, small plants, water, and sunlight; $399; smithandhawken.com.
NIGHTS IN WHITE CANVASThe Loxley Bed, designed by Phillipe Starck for Suther-land Furniture’s RobinWood Deluxe Collection, is the picture of medieval romance — and elegant outdoor style. The soft landing pad (84”W x 105”H x 87”D) is made of natural teak, with polished aluminum detailing and wash-able outdoor fabric choices. Available to the design trade; sutherlandfurniture.com.
TWO-TIMERThis all-in-one set features chaise lounges; a retractable umbrella; comfy, reclining cush-ions; two throw pillows and a tabletop made of tempered glass — a nice spot to place a refreshing sipper while you chat face to face with a fellow lounger; $400; target.com.
accents
with a pro
By JeNNIfer VoGeLSoNG for Spaces
Photographs by pAUL KUeHNeL
A search for old-fashioned ceiling fans for
his house led Jay McGinnis on a journey that
now has the York County man making high-
end replicas of belt-and-pulley fans common
in the late 1800s.
McGinnis carves antiquated designs into
patterns, which he sends to an Amish foundry
and machine shop. He takes finished parts —
mahogany blades, bronze pulleys and iron
castings — and assembles them by hand in a
workshop next to his 1874 farmhouse.
At $1,100 to $1,200 each (without the
motor), Woolen Mill Fan Co.’s architectural
fans are not for everyone. McGinnis has found
success selling them to those who want a fan
that’s as visually beautiful as it is functional
— a piece of machinery made with old-world
craftsmanship that evokes a time long gone.
Q Why belt-and-pulley fans?
A For the aesthetics and design — the
antique feel and look.
Q Do they cool effectively?
A They circulate stratified air, but should
not be considered for cooling.
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JAY McGINNIS
owner, Woolen Mill fan co.
Q & AABoVe Jay McGinnis’ office is in the loft of the tower showroom that he built for his architec-tural fans. The fans are popular in restaurants and private homes.
rIGHt An Amish foundry casts the iron pieces that Jay McGinnis uses to make different styles of woolen Mill Fan Co.’s old-fashioned fans.
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You can set the blades at any angle, with
45 degrees being optimal for air movement.
They can be reversed in the winter to push
down warmer air that has risen to the ceiling.
Q Are they quiet?
A The small direct drive fans are
virtually silent. The belt system motors
are quiet but need to be mounted on solid
framing to prevent vibration.
Q Can you install a speed control?
A Speed control motors are available for
belt-and-pulley fans.
Q What is the typical speed of your fans?
A About 60 revolutions per minute.
Q How does that compare to regular
ceiling fans?
A They go somewhere around 500 to 700
revolutions per minute — a lot faster — and
the blades don’t have as much pitch, so they
will move a lot more air.
Q Who are your customers?
A Mostly high-end architects and design-
ers, as well as some restaurants and retail
stores.
Q How can I purchase one?
A We sell only to the trade
(architects, designers, etc.) For retail sales,
call Jennifer Carter at 880-8095 or visit
www.architecturalfans.com. n
Meet McGINNIS Age: 51 family: son, James, 34; daughter, Miriah, 25, two dogs Lives in: Fawn Township, York County education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in specialty sculpture from Carnegie Mellon Universityoccupation: Grain farmer, owner of woolen Mill Fan Co. Hobbies/interests: whitewaterkayaking, antiques, renewable energy
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