Architect designs 'Hobbit House'

Architect Peter Archer has designed a “Hobbit House” in Chester County, Philadelphia containing a world-class collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts and memorabilia.

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Shown is an exterior view of the “Hobbit House” Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, in Chester County, near Philadelphia. Architect Peter Archer has designed a “Hobbit House” containing a world-class collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts and memorabilia.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Shown is an exterior view of the “Hobbit House” Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, in Chester County, near Philadelphia. Architect Peter Archer has designed a “Hobbit House” containing a world-class collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts and memorabilia.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)