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Uncommon Vernacular: The Early Houses of Jefferson County, West Virginia, 1735-1835
John C. Allen Jr.
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Description for Uncommon Vernacular: The Early Houses of Jefferson County, West Virginia, 1735-1835
Hardcover. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 229 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1864.
Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes.
In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area's early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 ... Read more
Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes.
In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area's early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
West Virginia University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Morganstown, United States
ISBN
9781933202877
SKU
V9781933202877
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99-15
About John C. Allen Jr.
John C. Allen, Jr. works as a preservation coordinator and architectural historian near Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA. He serves as the chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia. Andrew Lewis, the illustrator, is a licensed architect living in Rectortown, Virginia. His architectural work has been recognized with many awards over his twenty-four-year career. Walter ... Read more
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