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Classic Houses of Seattle
High Style to Vernacular, 1870–1950
By Caroline T. Swope
268 pages
Hardback
ISBN: 0881927171
ISBN13: 9780881927177
$39.95(US)
$54.95(CAN)
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about the book
Home owners, history and architecture buffs, and visitors to the Pacific Northwest will all find a treasure trove of information within these pages. With 300 photographs and illustrations, both historic and contemporary, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the city's major residential architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Modern. The homes featured range from the showplaces of the wealthy 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, this 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. Anyone interested in preserving Seattle's architectural treasures will find this an essential resource. Classic Houses of Seattle is a vibrant portrait of the city's development, an important chapter in the story of American residential architecture.
about Caroline T. Swope
Caroline T. Swope is an instructor of art and architectural history at Seattle Central Community College. She holds a doctorate in American art and architectural history from the University of Washington and a master's in historic preservation. She has worked on preservation projects at the federal and local levels, and is active in local historical organizations.
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