American Vernacular: Buildings and Interiors, 1870-1960

A comprehensive examination of American vernacularbuildings. With more than 600 illustrations, this book interpretsvernacular architecture as it emerged with the industrialization ofbuilding materials. It provides an overview of building and plantypes for houses, commercial buildings, and churches, explainingthe development of key design elements and how they have beenincorporated into American architecture. 620 illustrations.