Historic Houses of Philadelphia : A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes

Historic Houses of Philadelphia : A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes

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With 160 color photographs that invite the reader to step over the threshold Historic Houses of Philadelphia brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life. The only comprehensive readers' tour of the nation's richest array of historic residences open to the public the book is complete with maps touring information and historical notes on fifty distinctive homes.Entries on each home begin by listing name date of construction architect and location followed by a description placing the house in its architectural historical social and cultural context. Readers learn about the style of the house who built it and why what major events were connected with the home and what outstanding characteristics and furnishings make it remarkable.A Barra Foundation Book

Hardcover: 240 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press (May 29 1998)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0812234383

ISBN-13: 978-0812234381

Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.9 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds

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