Old Houses
Author | : Henry Wiencek |
Publisher | : Stewart, Tabori, & Chang |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
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From an unrestored masterpiece such as the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, South Carolina, to a farmhouse in upstate New York, inhabited only by a bird nesting in the bathroom sink, Old Houses profiles 20 houses whose peeling paint, faded fabrics, and antique furniture impart a surprising elegance and beauty. An unusual volume, this book will appeal to historians, restoration specialists, and style-conscious homeowners lookingfor new ideas form examples of the past. Over 250 full-color photographs.