At the end of the nineteenth century; carpenter; architect; and publisher George Franklin Barber began publishing his residential designs in inexpensive; illustrated catalogs. Containing order forms and price lists for the drawings; the catalogs were not the first to sell private homes to the public on a widespread basis but were the first to give customers an opportunity to participate in custom-designing their own houses.Reaching thousands of potential clients throughout the United States and abroad; Barbers catalogs featured homes cited today as "unique;" "fascinating;" and "distinctive." This excellent reproduction of his 1891 catalog; The Cottage Souvenir No. 2; includes all 120 designs for 68 homes; complete with elevations and floor plans. Included is an eclectic mix of plans for homes in the Colonial; Romanesque; and Queen Anne styles; as well as designs for verandas; summer pavilions; churches; and barns.Invaluable to architectural historians; preservationists; and home restorers; this reprint of a rare catalog by one of America’s most successful domestic architects will also be of interest to anyone fascinated by Victorian-era architecture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Al Rose loved jazz and New Orleans.By mortyGreat stories and remembrances by a man who had a lot to do with keeping the New Orleans jazz traditional vital. He has a few strange opinions (like not accepting the saxophone as a jazz instrument!); but his love for the music and the people who play and support it is inspiring. Lots of gems about musicians eccentricities (Chink Martin and the "dee-ducts;" for example). A good book to skip around in.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Al Rose offers a rare glimpse into jazz historyBy Kurt BowermasterAl Rose has provided a unique and important look into the lives and times of many of the most influential jazz men and women of the 20th century. His book; "I Remember Jazz" is a valuable historical glimpse at not only the musical influence these wonderful musicans had on the arts; but also a fascinating look at the social and economic conditions they endured.This book should be required reading in every music program at the high school and college level. Some of the language is not appropriate for younger ages.If an effort is not made to educate our young people about the history of jazz and its pioneers like Buddy Bolden; Louis Armstrong; Bix Beiderbecke; James P. Johnson; and the rest; this important part of our American history will be lost.The book also includes many rare and fascinating photographs of the author with many of the musicians featured in his book.Jazz is Americas original artform and Al Rose has written a book that is required reading.