Colonial Revival–style homes combine the distinctive architectural details of the early- to mid-18th century with all the luxuries and comforts of modern-day. Adorned with brick facades, striking ...
"The authors have drawn upon the rich field afforded by southeastern Pennsylvania, the Jerseys andDelaware, and have also taken a few instances from New York, New Hampshire and Maryland."--Foreword .
Trends always start somewhere, and in the mid-19th century, the best way to start a trend that would encompass the entire country was to introduce it at a huge celebration or fair. Before the 1893 ...
Introduction: What is the colonial revival? / Richard Guy Wilson -- The long and unsuccessful effort to kill off the colonial revival / William B. Rhoads -- Consumed by the past : Wallace Nutting and ...