Historic Homes, Charleston, South Carolina
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781569440070 |
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781569440070 |
Author | : Steve Gross |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2016-09-13 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1423638522 |
In this elegant hardbound volume, photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley take you on an intimate tour of some of the finest historic homes, gardens, churches, and plantations of the old city of Charleston and its surrounding Lowcountry. Their luminescent photographs reveal an insider's look at the definitive architecture and landscape of the region, ranging from private gardens hidden behind wrought iron gates to some of America's first landscaped garden vistas. From colonial-era French Quarter homes to Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and antebellum plantation houses, the selection featuring old family, private homes to museum showplaces make this an essential book for visitors, architects, preservationists or armchair travelers. Photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley specialize in photographing interiors and the architecture of the changing American landscape. They are the coauthors of ten previous books on the various styles of American homes and design, including Creole Houses, Old Florida, and most recently Farmhouse Revival and The Creative Cottage. Their work has been published extensively in magazines around the world and is in private collections including the Smithsonian Institution
Author | : Mary Preston Foster |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738517797 |
A guide book will help natives and visitors alike appreciate the history and residents of the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, one of the South's great cultural destinations, which has endured periods of grandeur, occupation, a devastating earthquake, fires, hurricanes, and the challenges of Reconstruction. Original.
Author | : Caroline Eubanks |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2018-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1493034316 |
You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!
Author | : Emily Whaley |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 1998-04-02 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0684843870 |
The vibrant, opinionated, and totally engaging voice of 85-year-old Emily Whaley transforms a guided tour of one of the most visited private gardens in America into a magical adventure, alive with tidbits of advice and deeply moving reflections. Illustrations.
Author | : Samuel Gaillard Stoney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1955 |
Genre | : Architecture, Domestic |
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Author | : Susan Sully |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780941711920 |
From the stately elegance of the Georgian era to the exuberant eclecticism of the twenty-first century, the houses of Charleston, South Carolina, are defined by great architecture and elegant design. This book offers an insider's view of the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise the city's unique charm. This richly illustrated volume opens with an overview of Charleston's decorative arts and architecture, followed by sections entitled Elements of Charleston Style, Period Charleston, Eclectic Charleston, and, finally, Quintessential Charleston. Also included is a source guide to designers, shops, and manufacturers. This book will inspire and educate readers about the specifics of Charleston's style and the historic and contemporary spirits that infuse it. Susan Sully is a best-selling author whose publications include The Southern Cottage: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Florida Keys; Casa Florida: Spanish Style Houses from Winter Park to Coral Gables; New Orleans Style: Past and Present; Charleston Style: Then and Now; and Savannah Style: Mystery and Manners. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in art history, Susan lectures frequently around the country and contributes articles to many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Southern Accents, Metropolitan Home, Art and Antiques, Town and Country Travel and Coastal Living. She lives in New Orleans.
Author | : Harriette Kershaw Leiding |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 510 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Samuel Chamberlain |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2013-01-30 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0486157571 |
This splendid pictorial survey depicts 51 historic homes of Charleston, South Carolina. Over 300 photographs, accompanied by descriptive text, depict exquisite 18th- and 19th-century houses and their interiors. Includes illustrations of Ashley Hall, Crayton Hall, the Joseph Manigault house, as well as the homes of Colonel William Rhett, John Edwards, Charles Pinckney, and others.
Author | : Shirley Abbott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780848707569 |
Shows and describes historic homes and gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, and discusses the historical background of each place