Historic Houses of Philadelphia : A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812234383 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Abundant color photographs will make you want to visit them all."—House Beautiful"A beautiful book of national architectural significance."—Old House Journal"Tom Crane's glorious photographs and Roger Moss's enthusiastic descriptions will get anyone with the slightest interest in history, architecture, or the decorative arts on the way to spending a week in the City of Brotherly Love to visit these handsome houses. It is a perfect house present and a treat for hammock reading."—Maine Antique Digest
Moss is Emeritus Executive Director of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and retired Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured in such publications as Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and the New York Times. Roger W. He is the author of a number of books, including The American Country House and Victorian Exterior Decora
"Five Stars" according to kathy. Beautiful book.. Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Roger W. Moss is the Author and Tom Crane took the photos. The book was published in 1998 and is 2Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Eric Williams Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Roger W. Moss is the Author and Tom Crane took the photos. The book was published in 1998 and is 240 pages in length.I checked this book out of the library on the recommendation of the guide instructor at Waynesborough National Historic Site. The book is large and full of glossy photos and supporting text. The book covers 48 homes built in the 17th through the very early 20th century. The bulk, 80%, of the homes was built in the 18th century. There are about two to three pages devoted to each house. The book covers villas, country. 0 pages in length.I checked this book out of the library on the recommendation of the guide instructor at Waynesborough National Historic Site. The book is large and full of glossy photos and supporting text. The book covers Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Eric Williams Historic Houses of Philadelphia: A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes. Roger W. Moss is the Author and Tom Crane took the photos. The book was published in 1998 and is 240 pages in length.I checked this book out of the library on the recommendation of the guide instructor at Waynesborough National Historic Site. The book is large and full of glossy photos and supporting text. The book covers 48 homes built in the 17th through the very early 20th century. The bulk, 80%, of the homes was built in the 18th century. There are about two to three pages devoted to each house. The book covers villas, country. 8 homes built in the 17th through the very early 20th century. The bulk, 80%, of the homes was built in the 18th century. There are about two to three pages devoted to each house. The book covers villas, country. "Long overdue guide to house museums in greater Philadelphia" according to James B. Garrison. Roger Moss's new book on the historic house museums in greater Philadelphia fills a void that has existed for a long time. From the turn of the century through the 1920's there were many guides published to help a newly mobile society re-discover the landmarks that the new highways were both making more accessible and threatening. The Bicentennial did not bring a major updating of the available literature, but it did give many local historical societies and sites a major boost. This new book spotlights many of the smaller house museums in groupings meant to encourage touring. While not an architectu
Readers learn about the style of the house, who built it and why, what major events were connected with the home, and what outstanding characteristics and furnishings make it remarkable.A Barra Foundation Book. The only comprehensive readers' tour of the nation's richest array of historic residences open to the public, the book is complete with maps, touring information, and historical notes on fifty distinctive homes.Entries on each home begin by listing name, date of construction, architect, and location, followed by a description placing the house in its architectural, historical, social, and cultural context. With 160 color photographs that invite the reader to step over the threshold, Historic Houses of Philadelphia brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life