The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Homes through American History

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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Homes through American History [Four Volumes]

Thomas W. Paradis

ISBN: 0-313-33496-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33496-2

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1840 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 3/30/2008

List Price: $399.95 (UK Sterling Price: £275.95)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Starred Review Written by experts in architectural history, these volumes not only provide an extensive overview of the progression from colonial cabins to present-day loft condominiums but also attempt to weave together the influences of geography, politics, and the national and global economy on the American home.This treatment of homes in unlike any other; a wonderful marriage between architectural history and the events and cultural developments that surround it. Highly recommended for all academic libraries with architecture or architectural history programs as well as public libraries where historical architecture is an area of emphasis.
—Booklist November 15, 2008
This set covers the American home from the colonial period to the present. Primarily concerned with the technical and stylistic aspects of American architecture, the social and economic influences are also discussed in detail making this collection even more valuable....The text is enriched by photographic reproductions of architectual aspects, furniture, interior decorations, and gardens and fences. Blue-print style floor plans are abundant. Though its focus is very specific, this could be a valuable reference for students doing American history research.
—Library Media Connection November/December 2008
Numerous sidebars and illustrations, full color as well as black and white, highlight particular styles and fashions. The result is an informative guide that will serve public and academic library collections.
—Lawrence Looks at Books June 2008
Black-and-white photographs and a handful of color plates enhance this thoughtful text, accessible to students, lay readers, and architecture historians alike. Enthusiastically recommended for college library collections due to its winning combination of extensive research, fine detail, and immersive narrative flow, The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Homes Through American History is a must-read for anyone researching its subject, regardless of professional background.
—Midwest Book Review May 2008
The set covers ten historical eras beginning with the Colonial era and ending with the period 1986 to present. Each era is introduced by a time line and short historical essay. Other essays synthesize research under topics such as building materials, house plans, interior design, and landscaping. Geographical differences in architecture are covered under Styles....Although essays end with references, readers also will find a glossary and resource guide for each era, an index for each volume, and a general bibliography in the last volume....Although this work gives some emphasis to vernacular architecture, not surprisingly the homes of the wealthy receive the most attention. The value of the set lies behind the pretty facade of the American home, in the contributors' exploration of the interaction of physical house and family life. Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.
—Choice 11/1/2008
"This overview of the progression of the American home from colonial cabins to present-day loft condominiums is unlike any other treatment, a wonderful marriage between architectural history and the events and cultural developments that surrounded it."
—Booklist 1/1/2009

Description: Beginning with the homes of the first European settlers to the North American colonies, and concluding with the latest trends in construction and design of houses and apartments in the United States, Homes through American History is a four-volume set intended for a general audience. From tenements to McMansions, from wattle-and-daub construction in early New England to sustainable materials for green housing, these books provide a rich historical tour through housing in the United States. Divided into 10 historical periods, the series explores a variety of home types and issues within a social, historical, and political context. For use in history, social studies, and literature classes, Homes through American History identifies ; A brief historical overview of the era, in order provide context to the discussion of homes and dwellings. ; Styles of domestic architecture around the country. ; Building material and manufacturing. ; Home layout and design. ; Furniture and decoration. ; Landscaping and outbuildings.

Title Features:
The four volumes in the set are each divided into two or three eras. Highlights of each volume include the following.

Volume One, 1492-1820, includes:

Homes in the Colonial Era, 1492-1781
Information about regional home-building material and techniques such as wattle and daub in the Northeast; brick and mortar in Virginia
wood for Massachusetts; adobe for the Southwest; and tabby in the Southeast
The gradual move to a new colonial style, including the saltbox style in the Northeast; Dutch colonial in the Middle colonies; and eventually Georgian and classical revival styles in the South and throughout the colonies
The importance of fences to establish property
Homes in the Federal Era, 1782-1820 by Melissa Duffes
Use of pattern books in design and construction
Innovations in building materials and services
Franklin stoves, Rumford ranges for heat
Plumbing—pumps and privies
Purpose-built rooms for designated events such as dining and the move of the bed out of the parlor into a bedroom
The importance of working gardens for houses in town

Volume Two, 1821-1900, includes:

Homes in the Revival Era, 1821-1860 by Nancy B. Mingus
Settlement patterns
The popularity of octagon houses
Cellars, attics, carriage houses, summer kitchens, and porches
Homes in the Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1861-1880 by Thomas W. Paradis
Westward expansion and homestead acts
Styles including Italianate, Italian Villa, Stick Style, Eastlake
Second Empire
Tenements in New York, Sanitary Housing, and the beginning of company towns, such as Lowell, Massachusetts
Homes in the Gilded Era, 1881-1900 by Elizabeth B. Greene
Victorian home designs
Lavish ornamentation
Tenement living
Spread of indoor plumbing

Volume Three, 1901-1945, includes:

Homes in the Early Modern Era, 1901-1920 by Leslie Cormier
The use of electric lights
Planned parks and housing around them
Model town planning and garden apartments
Homes in the Depression and World War II Era, 1921-1945, by Neal Hitch
The massive impact on houses in the 1920s and 1930s by the automobile, improvements in refrigeration, heating technology, the telephone, and the radio
The movement toward small, owner-occupied, single-family housing

Volume Four, 1946-Present, includes:

Homes in the Suburban Era, 1946-1970 by Jane C. Busch
Opposition between traditional styles and modern design
the popularity of the ranch house and split level home
Interstate highways, shopping centers, and suburbs
Attempts and failures at urban renewal
Retirement communities
Homes in the Neoeclectic Era, 1971-1985 by Mark E. Braun
The rise of consumerism, yuppies, and homelessness
Design of new towns
Do-it-yourself remodeling and design
The beginnings of energy consciousness
Homes in the New Era, 1986-Present by Brenda Kayzar
New trends that draw from the past (small towns, compact design, mixed uses), now politically encompassed under the umbrella

ideal of Smart Growth

Support for new urbanist ideals of neo-traditional design, transit-oriented development, and infill projects

Table of Contents:

Volume I 1492-1820
Foreword
Part One: Homes in the Colonial Era, 1492-1780 by Melissa Wells Duffes, William Burns, and Olivia Graf
Introductory Note, 1492-1780
Timeline, 1492-1780
Settling in the New Land, 1492-1780
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Colonies, 1492-1780
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1492-1780
Home Layout and Design, 1492-1780
Furniture and Decoration, 1492-1780
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1492-1780
Glossary, 1492-1780
Resource Guide, 1492-1780
Part Two: Homes in the Federal Era, 1781-1820 by Melissa Wells Duffes
Introductory Note
Timeline, 1781-1820
The End of the Eighteenth Century: How Politics, Philosophy, and Culture Affected Architecture, 1781-1820
Styles of Domestic Architecture Around the Country, 1781-1820
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1781-1820
Home Layout and Design, 1781-1820
Furniture and Decoration, 1781-1820
Landscape and Outbuildings, 1781-1820
Glossary, 1781-1820
Resource Guide, 1781-1820
Index
Volume II 1821-1900
Foreword
Part One: Homes in the Revival Era, 1821-1860 by Nancy B. Mingus
Introductory Note
Timeline, 1821-1860
Changes in American Life, 1821-1860
Styles of Domestic Architecture Around the Country, 1821-1860
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1821-1860
Home Layout and Design, 1821-1860
Furniture and Decoration, 1821-1860
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1821-1860
Glossary, 1821-1860
Resource Guide, 1821-1860
Part Two: Homes in the Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1861-1880by Thomas W. Paradis
Introductory Note
Timeline, 1861-1880
Political, Social, Geographic, Cultural and Technological Issues in 1861-1880
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Country, 1861-1880
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1861-1880
Home Layout and Design, 1861-1880
Furniture and Decoration, 1861-1880
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1861-1880
Glossary, 1861-1880
Resource Guide, 1861-1880
Part Three: Homes in the Gilded Era, 1881-1900 by Elizabeth B. Greene
Introductory Note
Timeline, 1881-1900
Historical and Cultural Issues in the Gilded Age, 1881-1900
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Country, 1881-1900
Building Material and Manufacturing, 1881-1900
Home Layout and Design, 1881-1900
Furniture and Decoration, 1881-1900
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1881-1900
Glossary, 1881-1900
Resource Guide, 1881-1900
Index
Volume III: 1901-1945
Part One: Homes in the Early Modern Era, 1901-1920 by Leslie Humm Cormier
Introductory Note
Acknowledgments
Chronology
History of the Early Modern Era, 1901-1920
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Country, 1901-1920
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1901-1920
Home Layout and Design, 1901-1920
Furniture and Decoration, 1901-1920
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1901-1920
Appendix: Excerpts from Gustav Stickleys The Craftsman
Glossary
Resource Guide
Part Two: Homes in the Depression and World War II Era, 1921-1945 by Neal V. Hitch
Introductory Note
Timeline
The Transformation of Life in America, 1920-1945
Styles of Domestic Architecture, 1921-1945
Building Material And Manufacturing, 1921-1945
Home Layout and Design, 1921-1945
Furniture and Decoration, 1921-1945
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1921-1945
Glossary, 1921-1945
Resource Guide, 1921-1945
Index
Volume IV: 1946-Present
Part One: Homes in the Suburban Era, 1946-1970 by Jane C. Busch
Introductory Note, 1946-1970
Timeline, 1946-1970
A Changing America, 1946-1970
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Country, 1946-1970
Building Material and Manufacturing, 1946-1970
Home Layout and Design, 1946-1970
Furniture and Decoration, 1946-1970
Landscaping and Outbuildings, 1946-1970
Glossary, 1946-1970
Resource Guide, 1946-1970
Part Two : The Neo-Eclectic Housing Era, 1971-1985 by Mark Edward Braun
Introductory Note, 1971-1985
Timeline, 1971-1985
A History of Housing in America, 1971-1985
Styles of Domestic Architecture around the Country, 1971-1985
Building Materials and Manufacturing, 1971-1985
Home Layout and Design, 1971-1985
Furniture and Decoration, 1971-1985
Landscaping and Outbuildings in America, 1971-1985
Glossary, 1971-1985
Resource Guide, 1971-1985
Part Three: The New Era of Mixed Uses, 1986-Present by Brenda Kayzar
Introductory Note
Timeline, 1986-Present
Mixing It Up: The What, When and Why of an Emerging Trend, 1986-Present
From Preservation to Revitalization: Reappraising Older Neighborhoods, 1986-Present
Creating an Urban Lifestyle: Redeveloping Americas Downtowns, 1986-Present
New, Smart, Green and Sustainable, Home Design from 1986-Present
Glossary, 1986-Present
Resource Guide, 1986-Present
General Bibliography
Index

About the Author: Thomas W. Paradis, Set Editor, is Director, Office of Academic Assessment, and Associate Professor of Geography and Planning at Northern Arizona University. He has taught and written on historic preservation, cultural geography, urban design, and assessment of student of learning.

LCC Class: NA7205

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