Vintage House Book: 100 Years of Classic American Homes 1880-1980

Download or read book Vintage House Book: 100 Years of Classic American Homes 1880-1980 written by Tad Burness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the progression of the American home with this latest creation from the Tad Burness studio. This one-of-a-kind collection features historical, exciting, and beautiful homes from 1880 to 1980. Each yearly section presents various styles of houses, kitchens, baths, floor plans, light fixtures, and new developments. Many of the time periods include detailed advertisements with original prices, competing household appliances, and new fads. Representative regions and styles include the kit houses of the early 1900s, Victorian-style homes, and Mediterranean looks. The wealth of information and detail will pique the curiosity of those interested in home restoration, and retro design, as well as architects, real estate agents, interior designers, and members of historical societies.