Old Houses
- ISBN-10
- 1556701845
- ISBN-13
- 9781556701849
- Pages
- 239
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- Stewart, Tabori & Chang
- Author
- Henry Wiencek
Description
From an unrestored masterpiece such as the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, South Carolina, to a farmhouse in upstate New York, inhabited only by a bird nesting in the bathroom sink, Old Houses profiles 20 houses whose peeling paint, faded fabrics, and antique furniture impart a surprising elegance and beauty. An unusual volume, this book will appeal to historians, restoration specialists, and style-conscious homeowners lookingfor new ideas form examples of the past. Over 250 full-color photographs.
