Classic Houses of Seattle: High Style to Vernacular, 1870-1950 (The Classic Houses Series)

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Home owners, history and architecture buffs, and visitors to the Pacific Northwest will all discover a treasure trove of information within these pages. With 300 photographs and illustrations, both historic and latest, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s major residential architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Brand new. The homes featured range from the showplaces of the rich to humble cottages and bungalows in residential neighborhoods. Beginning with a historical overview and continuing through descriptions of the 120 featured houses, organized by chronological era, that is the first-ever comprehensive guide to Seattle’s historic homes. Checklists of houses by neighborhood and style make this useful for walking tours by residents and visitors alike. Any person all in favour of preserving Seattle’s architectural treasures will find this an very important resource. Classic Houses of Seattle is a vibrant portrait of the city’s development, a very powerful chapter within the story of American residential architecture.

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