American Victorian Architecture

by Arnold Lewis and Keith Morgan

Book Overview

120 unusually fine photographs offer a rare and contemporary look at architecture of the period. This 19th century classic surveys a wide range of notable and curious examples of buildings and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486231771
• ISBN13: 9780486231778
• Release Date: June 1975
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.1" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

Sumptuous Feast of Architectural Delights

First off, the title is misleading. This book covers buildings ranging from the U.S. Capitol and Cornelius Vanderbilt residence, to the Moorish influenced Temple Emanu-El. Not to worry though. There is, indeed, a fine collection of Victorian residences, mansions all, along with some interior shots. But you'll also find a great many churches, commercial buildings, and row houses. The old black and white photography is mostly superb and razor-sharp, filled with exquisite detail. Only a few of the interior shots disappoint. The author's introduction, a treatise on the evolution of American architecture, and how it influenced and was influenced by European architecture, is worth the cover price all by itself. Despite the unexpectedly broad-brush approach here, this book is an absolute gem. I highly recommend this to architecture aficionados, especially but not exclusively the Victorian fans. If you're renovating an older house, or building in an older style, this will provide you with a wealth of ideas.