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Newport Cottages 1835-1890: The Summer Villas Before the Vanderbilt Era
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Newport Cottages 1835-1890: The Summer Villas Before the Vanderbilt Era

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  • This volume, the precursor to Michael C. Kathrens’s first book on Newport residential architecture, provides an account of the magnificent homes built prior to 1890, completing the record on the splendid age of Newport summer cottages - The first book to exclusively document the early resort cottage architecture of Newport, Rhode Island, bringing to the fore the incredibly vibrant period that led to Newport becoming one of the most famous of summer resorts - Rare 19th-century interior images reflect the shift in fashion from the exuberant Victorian to a cleaner, more classical style that led to the Edwardian elegance of many of the later, better-known, European Revival style villas built after 1890 - In-depth profiles of 36 cottages, most designed by nationally-renowned 19th-century architects - Chapters include descriptions of house owners–influential American families who belonged to Newport’s summer colony and defined its hierarchical structure - 60 floor plans - Striking new color photography by Rhode Island-based Aaron Usher III, many full page - Compelling archival images, many never before published - An appendix with biographies of featured architects - Selected catalog presents 81 additional houses In his latest contribution to America’s architectural record, Michael C. Kathrens gives house enthusiasts a superb and visually compelling account of the incredibly rich period of Newport’s luxurious 19th century summer cottages. Between 1835, when the first private house was built exclusively for seasonal use, and 1890, scores of magnificent homes were commissioned by a burgeoning summer colony whose members were among America’s wealthiest and most prominent families, including the Schermerhorns, Lorillards, Astors, Goelets, and Joneses. The luxury and splendor of their homes, many designed on a grand scale, often rivaled that of Newport’s later Gilded Age mansions. Showcasing new architectural expressions unique to America, including the Stick and Shingle styles, these exceptional cottages displayed the mastery of their architects, whether nationally renowned firms like Peabody & Stearns and McKim, Mead & White, or local talents such as George Champlin Mason and Dudley Newton. Stunning archival and newly commissioned photography, architectural renderings, and floor plans supplement the text to fully convey this remarkable architectural legacy.
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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bauer and Dean Publishers
Country
China
Date
29 March 2023
Pages
400
ISBN
9781735600130
  • This volume, the precursor to Michael C. Kathrens’s first book on Newport residential architecture, provides an account of the magnificent homes built prior to 1890, completing the record on the splendid age of Newport summer cottages - The first book to exclusively document the early resort cottage architecture of Newport, Rhode Island, bringing to the fore the incredibly vibrant period that led to Newport becoming one of the most famous of summer resorts - Rare 19th-century interior images reflect the shift in fashion from the exuberant Victorian to a cleaner, more classical style that led to the Edwardian elegance of many of the later, better-known, European Revival style villas built after 1890 - In-depth profiles of 36 cottages, most designed by nationally-renowned 19th-century architects - Chapters include descriptions of house owners–influential American families who belonged to Newport’s summer colony and defined its hierarchical structure - 60 floor plans - Striking new color photography by Rhode Island-based Aaron Usher III, many full page - Compelling archival images, many never before published - An appendix with biographies of featured architects - Selected catalog presents 81 additional houses In his latest contribution to America’s architectural record, Michael C. Kathrens gives house enthusiasts a superb and visually compelling account of the incredibly rich period of Newport’s luxurious 19th century summer cottages. Between 1835, when the first private house was built exclusively for seasonal use, and 1890, scores of magnificent homes were commissioned by a burgeoning summer colony whose members were among America’s wealthiest and most prominent families, including the Schermerhorns, Lorillards, Astors, Goelets, and Joneses. The luxury and splendor of their homes, many designed on a grand scale, often rivaled that of Newport’s later Gilded Age mansions. Showcasing new architectural expressions unique to America, including the Stick and Shingle styles, these exceptional cottages displayed the mastery of their architects, whether nationally renowned firms like Peabody & Stearns and McKim, Mead & White, or local talents such as George Champlin Mason and Dudley Newton. Stunning archival and newly commissioned photography, architectural renderings, and floor plans supplement the text to fully convey this remarkable architectural legacy.
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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bauer and Dean Publishers
Country
China
Date
29 March 2023
Pages
400
ISBN
9781735600130

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