DOC Turn-of-the-Century House Designs: With Floor Plans; Elevations and Interior Details of 24 Residences (Dover Architecture) by William T. Comstock in Arts-Photography

Description

This inexpensive archive of handsome turn-of-the-century designs reprinted directly from a rare late Victorian volume contains plans for a variety of suburban and country homes that are both aesthetically appealing and moderate in cost. Included are plans for 24 cottages and houses in a wide range of styles; among them Queen Anne; Eastlake; and Colonial. Over 130 illustrations — floor plans; elevations; perspective views; and more — enhance the text; which is further supplemented by two informative and useful articles: "Suggestions on House Building;" by A. W. Cobb; describes the process of building a home; from the first sketches offered by the architect to his client; to property selection; scale drawings; and details of construction. “How to Plumb a Suburban House;” by Leonard D. Hosford; provided the late Victorian era homeowner with valuable advice about sewage disposal.Restorers of old houses; preservationists; and students of American architectural history will welcome this treasury of authentic century-old plans and details. Students of social history will also find it an excellent reference.