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More copies of this ISBN:Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon: 1850-1950by William Hawkins
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The majority of Portland's classic houses are still standing, a rich legacy and essential link to a time of stunning architectural accomplishment. This lavishly illustrated volume features more than 300 residences representing twenty-three distinct architectural styles from Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and Tudor to Bungalow, Prairie, Craftsman, and the uniquely regional Northwest Style. In a fascinating home tour, the history of the city comes to life as well, with key information about the architects, original owners, and distinguishing features of each structure. These homes are the work of the most talented architects of Portland's first century, and each reflects the careful blending of national and international influences with local trends and tastes. In more than 200 plans and drawings and over 600 photographs both historical and contemporary, Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon, presents both the houses that remain and some vanished glories of the past. All take on a new importance today, as historical treasures and as exemplars of design values and quality that are now so rare. A useful appendix lists the houses by neighborhood for those who wish to explore the riches of Portland's architectural heritage. Book News Annotation:A far cry from the "McMansions" springing up these days are houses
designed by architects in Portland, Oregon during its first 100
years. Clearly a labor of love, this elegant book (in a horizontal
format, 10.5x7.5<">) presents distinguished houses from that time
period—some that stand today and some that are gone. Thorough
commentary is complemented by illustrations including plans,
drawings, and photographs, both historical and contemporary. Hawkins,
a Portland resident, is an author and architect with a particular
interest in historic preservation and residential design; Willingham
is an author and historian who worked for the Army Corps of Engineers
in Portland for 15 years.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:The majority of Portland's classic houses are still standing, a rich legacy and essential link to a time of stunning architectural accomplishment. This lavishly illustrated volume features more than 300 residences representing twenty-three distinct architectural styles from Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and Tudor to Bungalow, Prairie, Craftsman, and the uniquely regional Northwest Style. Synopsis:Discover Portland's great residential architecture in the context of the history and broader, international architectural trends. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 566-567) and index. About the AuthorWilliam J. Hawkins, III, FAIA, is a native of Portland, Oregon, where he has been a practicing architect for over thirty years, with a particular interest in historic preservation and residential design. His earlier book, The Grand Era of Cast-Iron Architecture in Portland, received the Rounce and Coffin Award. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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