American House Styles: A Concise Guide

Author: John Milnes Baker

Publisher: Norton, 1994

Each section of American House Styles begins with a historical overview of the period, followed by a concise commentary on each style. The author then highlights the specific design details that distinguish one style from another. He shows how different styles developed and what influenced their development. His beautifully wrought elevation drawings, each with a floor plan, illustrate the details of style clearly and with precision.

ISBN: 9780393034219