The Queen Anne House
Subtitle: America's Victorian Vernacular
Contributors: Radek Kurzaj (Photographer)
Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
Published: October 1, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780810930858
Subjects: Vernacular architecture; Queen Anne revival (Architecture); Architectural Preservation And Restoration; Residential Buildings Architecture; Architecture; Historic Preservation; United States; Architectural & Industrial; Domestic; Architecture / General; Architecture; interior design; 19th century; Architecture, Domestic
Description: "Queen Annestyle houses are arguably the most charming and picturesque of all Victorians. In this first-ever book on the American Queen Anne style, noted preservationist Janet W. Foster presents a thoughtful recognition of these houses' place in the history of American architecture. Built across the U.S. during the late 19th century (The Inn at Castle Hill in Newport, RI, is a popular example), features of Queen Anne homes include gabled roofs; corbelled chimneys; vertical windows; large porches; balconies; and cut-stone foundations. Foster explains distinguishing elements of the Queen Anne tradition as she examines 21 noted homes, many of them not open to the public and never before published. With more than 200 magnificent photographs, this homage to a great American art form will delight anyone who appreciates a beautiful home."--BOOK JACKET.