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Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia McAlester and Lee McAlester (1984, Trade Paperback)
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The guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America. 17th century to the present.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100394739698
ISBN-139780394739694
eBay Product ID (ePID)154277
Product Key Features
Book TitleField Guide to American Houses
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1984
TopicReference, Buildings / Residential
IllustratorRodrigues-Arnaiz, Juan, Jarrett, Lauren, Yes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorVirginia Mcalester, Lee Mcalester
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight28 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN82-048740
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsHow to Use This Book Preface Looking at American Houses Style: The Fashions of American Houses Form: The Shapes of American Houses Structure: The Anatomy of American Houses Pictorial Key and Glossary Folk Houses Native American Pre-Railroad National Colonial Houses (1600-1820) Postmedieval English Dutch Colonial French Colonial Spanish Colonial Georgian Adam Early Classical Revival Romantic Houses (1820-1880) Greek Revival Gothic Revival Italianate Exotic Revivals Octagon Victorian Houses (1860-1900) Second Empire Stick Queen Anne Shingle Richardsonian Romanesque Folk Victorian Eclectic Houses (1880-1940) Anglo-American, English, and French Period Houses Colonial Revival Neoclassical Tudor Chateauesque Beaux Arts French Eclectic Mediterranean Period Houses Italian Renaissance Mission Spanish Eclectic Monterey Pueblo Revival Modern Houses Prairie Craftsman Modernistic International American Houses Since 1940 Modern Neoeclectic Contemporary Folk For Further Reference Index From the Hardcover edition., How to Use This Book Preface Looking at American Houses Style: The Fashions of American Houses Form: The Shapes of American Houses Structure: The Anatomy of American Houses Pictorial Key and Glossary Folk Houses Native American Pre-Railroad National Colonial Houses (1600-1820) Postmedieval English Dutch Colonial French Colonial Spanish Colonial Georgian Adam Early Classical Revival Romantic Houses (1820-1880) Greek Revival Gothic Revival Italianate Exotic Revivals Octagon Victorian Houses (1860-1900) Second Empire Stick Queen Anne Shingle Richardsonian Romanesque Folk Victorian Eclectic Houses (1880-1940) Anglo-American, English, and French Period Houses Colonial Revival Neoclassical Tudor Chateauesque Beaux Arts French Eclectic Mediterranean Period Houses Italian Renaissance Mission Spanish Eclectic Monterey Pueblo Revival Modern Houses Prairie Craftsman Modernistic International American Houses Since 1940 Modern Neoeclectic Contemporary Folk For Further Reference Index
Dewey Decimal728/.0973
SynopsisThe guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America. 17th century to the present.
LC Classification NumberNA7205.M35 1984
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- Oct 31, 2017
Excellent & Useful Field Guide
This is an excellent, useful and practical field guild to the historic & modern styled homes built throughout America. The detailed drawings, descriptions, and author's comments are very informative. The photographs & examples of the residential styles constructed throughout America are also very interesting. This older edition is still useful and a good value compared to the latest updated version.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 21, 2016
Guide to the smaller details of early-day through present American architecture
This book is the answer for those of us who love to look at homes, but lack the background to identify specific parts of architecture. Until I obtained this book I could only point and say "you know...that part that is between the bottom of the roof...and the the top of that odd-looking window...you know? Isn't that pretty?" I've read and reread this book! I am beginning to have confidence as I point out various types of dormer windows...arches...doors. It makes it so much easier to ask questions...and obtain answers...when one no longer must hopelessly point :....you know, that thing pointing out over there? Isn't it interesting?" Now, I can identify that 'thing' correctly!! It also has a small section identifying types of Early American structures. I will admit until I read this wonderful book tepees were the extent of my knowledge in that area. I was surprised to learn of the broad scope of Native American dwellings. This is an old book, it's been around I believe since the '20's but it will never go out of style. This book is the perfect guide for those of us lacking architectural backgrounds. It is not for a professional. It's a wonderful guide to the history of homes, well-detailed, easy to understand, excellent pictures and sketches. I recommend it without reservation! Barbara SchultzVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 06, 2018
Great Guide to learn about Different types of Houses
I have a grandson who loves houses, this was a great find, it has enough photos to compel him to read further and learn about the different style of housesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 06, 2019
Worth the cost!
I like that it's easy to understand the writing in the book and the pictures enlighten you even more.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 25, 2025
such a cool book, loved reading it ...
such a cool book, loved reading itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 08, 2016
Great details of design
Good reference book for watching This Old House!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 30, 2024
Great book. Looks new. Thank you....
Great book. Looks new. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 13, 2018
great title
great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 27, 2021
Great book.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 27, 2021
Good book.
Great book to identify houses based on time period and architecture.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
