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Stately Homes in America

- From Colonial Times to the Present Day

About Stately Homes in America

Originally published in 1903, the chapters are: Men Who Build Fine Houses The Colonial Residence The Meaning of the Transitional Dwelling The Character of the Transitional Dwelling The Beginnings of the Greater Modern Residence The Modern American Residence - Economic and Social Conditions The Modern American Residence - Its Exterior The Modern American Residence - Its Interior Vintage photos (both interior and exterior) are included with history about the homes, and architectural opinions of the time are given. A large number of homes are covered in extensive detail, including the residences of William Waldorf Astor, Andrew Carnegie, Henry M. Flagler, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan, Potter Palmer, Lawrence C. Phipps, and many more.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781410207906
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 552
  • Published:
  • August 20, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 164x225x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 848 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 5, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Stately Homes in America

Originally published in 1903, the chapters are:
Men Who Build Fine Houses
The Colonial Residence
The Meaning of the Transitional Dwelling
The Character of the Transitional Dwelling
The Beginnings of the Greater Modern Residence
The Modern American Residence - Economic and Social Conditions
The Modern American Residence - Its Exterior
The Modern American Residence - Its Interior
Vintage photos (both interior and exterior) are included with history about the homes, and architectural opinions of the time are given. A large number of homes are covered in extensive detail, including the residences of William Waldorf Astor, Andrew Carnegie, Henry M. Flagler, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan, Potter Palmer, Lawrence C. Phipps, and many more.

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