Main line, the: country houses 1870-1930
Auteur :
Morrison, William
Éditeur :
Acanthus Press,U.S.
ISBN :
9780926494213
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2005
Dimensions :
30,4 x 22,3 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The Main Line is the suburban region to the northwest of Philadelphia synonymous with wealth and exclusivity. This book records the successful efforts to establish the region as the paradigm of aristocratic country life in America. It documents the architectural evolution of the American country dwelling from Victorian gargoyle to domestic ideal.