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Reference code
ABC/212
Title
The Georgian period …“Colonial” or XVIII century architecture in the United States.
Date(s)
- [1899-1923] (Creation)
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1 volume
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Scope and content
An in-depth introduction to the Georgian Period of Architecture, with a written description of buildings, their architectural traits, history and details. This is accompanied by a graphic collection of plans, sections, elevations, drawings, pictures, furniture, columns, doorways, stairs, fireplaces, landscape layouts, glass work, cornice detail and brick detail. Some drawings are to scale. Buildings included are: South Kensington Museum, St. Mary-le-Strand, Almshouse, Fairfax House, Manor House - England; Baltimore House - Maryland; Waitt Place, Kings Chapel, Old State House, Williams House, Arnold Homestead, Thompson House, Fairbanks House, Taylor House, Bowdoin House, Brooks House, Joseph Cabot House, Emerton House, Hodges House, Hubon House, Lord House, Nichols House, Oliver House, Osgood House, Phillips House, Pineapple House, Pingree House, Safford House, Shreve House, Stearns House, Ward House - Massachusetts; Haven House - New Hampshire; Bicknell House, Isaac Hills House, Mumford House, Mappa House - New York; Chew House, Upsal House, Christ Church, Pennsylvania Hospital, Solitude House of John Penn - Pennsylvania; St. Paul's Church - South Carolina; Christ Church, House of Barton Myer's, Monumental Church - Virginia.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Scuffed corners, torn pages