"American Estates And Gardens" 1906 FERREE, Barr
$950
FERREE, Barr
[306] pp.
Munn and Company
1906
13 1/2" x 11"
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American Estates and Gardens is a landmark 1904 architectural book written by Barr Ferree. It explores the Gilded Age's grandest country homes and their integrated grounds, documenting how early 20th-century designers merged lavish architecture with expansive landscapes.
Book Overview
Author: Barr Ferree (1862–1924), an architectural critic and writer.
Publisher: Munn and Company (New York).
Format: Large quarto/folio featuring over 300 pages of text and rich black-and-white photographs.
Key Features
Notable Estates: The book features extensive photographic tours of iconic turn-of-the-century properties. Notable examples include the White House in Washington, D.C., the Larz Anderson Estate ("Weld") in Massachusetts, and the Herman B. Duryea estate in New York.Thematic Coverage: It outlines the integration of architecture and landscape, showcasing formal gardens, terraced hillsides, water features, and expansive estate interiors.