Evolution of the Cape Cod House: An Architectural History by Arthur P. Richmond (Hardcover, 2011)

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After explaining the three basic variations–half cape, three quarter cape, and full cape–the book examines more than 100 historic houses spread throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. 680 photographs & illustrations.

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Detailed history of one of America's most popular architectural styles the Cape Cod house from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. The story starts in rural England where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one to one-and-a-half story timber framed cottages. The first settlers that came to the New World and settled in Massachusetts built comparable cottages in the 1620s. After explaining the three basic variations half cape, three quarter cape, and full cape the book examines more than 100 historic houses spread throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Comparing archival images, building plans, and present-day photographs, the book considers different aspects of the evolution of this house style. This study is complete with more than 600 images detailing the interiors and exteriors of these classic homes. A must for anyone interested in architecture, Cape Cod, and the most admired of American homes. 680 photographs & illustrations

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PublisherSchiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-139780764338489
eBay Product ID (ePID)111696257

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Book TitleEvolution of the Cape Cod House: an Architectural History
AuthorArthur P. Richmond
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages256 Pages

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Item Height305mm
Item Width229mm

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Title_AuthorArthur P. Richmond
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

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    Fabulous book which helped me design, decorate and furnish a 19th century Cape Cod miniature house.

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