Classic Houses of Seattle: High Style to Vernacular, 1870-1950 (The Classic Houses Series)

Home owners, history and architecture buffs, and visitors to the Pacific Northwest will all find a treasure trove of information within these pages. With 300 photographs and illustrations, both historic and contemporary, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the city's major residential architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Modern. The homes featured range from the showplaces of the wealthy to humble cottages and bungalows in residential neighborhoods. Beginning with a historical overview and continuing through descriptions of the 120 featured houses, organized by chronological era, this is the first-ever comprehensive guide to Seattle's historic homes. Checklists of houses by neighborhood and style make this useful for walking tours by residents and visitors alike. Anyone interested in preserving Seattle's architectural treasures will find this an essential resource. Classic Houses of Seattle is a vibrant portrait of the city's development, an important chapter in the story of American residential architecture. Beginning With A Historical Overview, Classic Houses Of Seattle Invites Curious Homeowners, Neighbors, Visitors, And Anyone Interested In Preserving Seattle's Architectural Treasures, Into Dozens Of Homes From All Over The City That Exemplify The Area's Major Architectural Styles, Including Victorian, Classical And Tudor Revivals, Craftsman, Four-square, Mission, And International Style. It Is A Behind-the-scenes Tour That Also Introduces The First Men And Women Who Lived In The Houses And The Architects And Builders Who Created Them. A Special Section Explains How To Research A Home's History In The Region. With Useful Lists Of Featured Houses By Style And By Neighborhood, This Essential Resource Is Both An Important Portrait Of The City And An Invaluable Guide To A Rich Chapter In The History Of Residential Architecture In The Pacific Northwest.--jacket. Introduction : A Brief History Of Seattle's Residential Architecture -- Victorian : Italianate, Queen Anne, And Folk Victorian -- Classical Revivals : Colonial Revival And Neoclassical Revival -- Craftsman -- Eclectic Revivals : Tudor Revival And Exotic Revivals -- Four-square -- Spanish Revivals : Mission Revival And Spanish Eclectic -- Modern : International Style, Minimal Traditional, And Contemporary -- House Tales : Researching Your Home's History -- House Locator By Chapter -- House Locator By Neighborhood. Caroline T. Swope. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 260-262) And Index. Presenting a historical overview of Seattle, this title offers a guide to Seattle's historic homes and architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Modern.