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117 House Designs of the Twenties (Dover Architecture),Used
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In the postWorld War I era, as the economic boom of the 1920s gathered momentum, millions of Americans set out to make the dream of owning their own home come true. Labor and materials were plentiful and cheap, and new trends in home design made the prospect of homebuilding an exciting venture. This fascinating book, a reprint of a rare catalog of prefabricated houses from 1923, reveals in detail the types of design offered to those in the market for a new home in the early 1920s.Of the 117 designs included, most are substantial middleclass homes. But the popularity of cottages and bungalows is also apparent in the wide selection of practical and appealing designs depicted. And there are large, formal homes as well, many of which embody America's unflagging interest in colonial styling. Some have affluent touches such as a sleeping porch or a sun room. Many reflect a strong interest in exterior detailing, in the form of cypress siding, broad eaves, heavy timber brackets, stucco pillars, and flower boxes, among other features.Each house is shown in a large frontal illustration. Floor plans for the first and second floors are included, and interior and exterior detailing are extensively described. The specifics of plumbing, heating, and lighting are included in a special section at the back of the book.Architects, architectural and social historians anyone interested in American home design will enjoy the rich variety of designs presented. Republished in association with the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, this authentic catalog provides not only an indispensable repository of information about the homes themselves but a source of insight into American life at a time when owning a home became a widely realizable dream for a rapidly growing middle class.
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- Q: What is the main focus of '117 House Designs of the Twenties'? A: The book primarily focuses on showcasing a variety of residential house designs from the 1920s, highlighting prefabricated homes that were popular during the post-World War I economic boom.
- Q: How many house designs are included in the book? A: The book features a total of 117 house designs, which include a mix of substantial middle-class homes, cottages, bungalows, and larger formal homes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by the Gordon-Van Tine Co., a company known for its contributions to home design and prefabricated houses.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: Each house design is accompanied by large frontal illustrations, providing a clear visual representation of the architectural style.
- Q: Does the book include floor plans? A: Yes, the book includes detailed floor plans for both the first and second floors of the featured house designs.
- Q: What additional information is provided in the book? A: In addition to house designs and floor plans, the book provides extensive descriptions of interior and exterior detailing, as well as specifics on plumbing, heating, and lighting.
- Q: When was '117 House Designs of the Twenties' published? A: The book was published on January 21, 1992.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Architects, architectural historians, social historians, and anyone interested in American home design would find this book informative and insightful.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.