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The American Townhouse
By
Radek Kurzaj (photographer) and
Kevin D. Murphy
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Harry N Abrams Inc
Publication date
November 1, 2005
Pages
240
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780810959156
ISBN-10
0810959151
Dimensions
1 by 9.50 by 11.50 in.
Weight
3.25 lbs.
Original list price
$45.00
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A study of the townhouse as both a cultural phenomenon and as a important design type in American urban architecture looks at the unique design chracteristics, construction, and history of some of the nation's finest townhouses, including homes from Charleston, New York City, Brooklyn, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Rancho Santa Fe, among others.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The American townhouse is one of the most popular house types in urban America. This comprehensive volume tours the reader through 25 stunning examples of townhouses and rowhouses from Boston to Brooklyn, St. Louis to San Francisco. Radek Kurzaj's striking photographs complement a fascinating text by nationally recognized historic-house expert Kevin Murphy about the townhouse as cultural phenomena, as well as the unique design peculiarities, construction records, and ownership histories of these 25. Included are some of the country's finest townhouses, including the famed Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston; Teddy Roosevelt's New York birth house; the Payne and Helen Hay Whitney House in New York; and the Glenn and Ida Moore House in Rancho Santa Fe. An important book for townhouse dwellers and a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of how we live in America, this book will be widely regarded as a primary reference on this important subject.
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Hardcover
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from Harry N Abrams Inc (November 1, 2005)
9780810959156 | details & prices | 240 pages | 9.50 × 11.50 × 1.00 in. | 3.25 lbs | List price $45.00
About: A study of the townhouse as both a cultural phenomenon and as a important design type in American urban architecture looks at the unique design chracteristics, construction, and history of some of the nation's finest townhouses, including homes from Charleston, New York City, Brooklyn, St.
About: A study of the townhouse as both a cultural phenomenon and as a important design type in American urban architecture looks at the unique design chracteristics, construction, and history of some of the nation's finest townhouses, including homes from Charleston, New York City, Brooklyn, St.
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