Delineator's prize $3,000 houses, B. W. Dodge & Company, New York, N.Y., 1909

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"During 1908-09, The Delineator [magazine] conducted a competition for designs for a $3000 Country House. The contest, conducted by William Neil Smith, a well-known New York architect, had many points of distinction. It was limited to ten architects, who were allowed to compete only by invitation, and who had prominence in various parts of the United States for designing country houses. Every design submitted was bought by The Delineator, and the prizes awarded were additional to payment. The standing of the competitors and the encouragement given insured a high order of excellence." Frank Chouteau Brown was the first prize winner.