This is a very nifty book. It has hundreds of photograph of homes, both inside and out in the Portland, Oregon. The book was published in 1999 by Timber Press, Portland, Oregon. The book measures 10 5/8 inches by 7 5/8 inches and contains 591 pages. The dust jacket has a tear to the top edge of the front near the spine (approximately1 ½ inches) and shows signs of wear to the edges. The hard cover shows minor signs of wear to the edges, corners and to the top and bottom of the spine. The spine is tight and the hinges are strong. The pages are printed on good quality, glossy paper and show no signs of rips or tears. Exceptions noted, the overall condition of this book is very good.

Please note: The houses and architects are too numerous to list here. Please email us if you require further information. We would be most happy to answer any specific questions or scan additional photographs.`

Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part I - Classical and Medieval Revivals, 1840s-1870s


1. Greek Revival
2. Gothic Revival

Part II - Renaissance and Baroque Revivals, 1860s-1880s


3. Italian Villa
4. Second Empire
5. Italianate

Part III - Eclectic Styles of Mixed Origins, 1880s-1890s


6. Queen Anne
7. Eastlake
8. Shingle/Richardsonian

Part IV - The Early Colonial Revival Period, 1880s-1920s


9. Colonial Revival - First Phase

Part V - Historic Period Styles, 1900s-1930s


10. Colonial Revival - Second Phase
11. Tudor
12. Jacobethan
13. French Renaissance
14. Mediterranean
15. English Cottage

Part VI - Innovative American Forms, 1900s-1930s


16. Prairie
17. Bungalow
18. Craftsman
19. Craftsman/Colonial
20. Arts and Crafts

Part VII - Early Modern, 1930s-1950s


21. Stripped Traditional/Transitional
22. Modernistic/International
23. Northwest Style

Appendix A - The Architects of Portland’s Classic Houses
Appendix B - Portland’s Classic Houses by Neighborhood


Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
Illustration Credits

Excerpt - Dust Jacket:
Since its founding, the city of Portland, Oregon, has exhibited a notable and impressive architectural character. From the classical and medieval revival homes of the city’s early years, through the popular British-influenced Arts and Crafts houses of the 1920s and ‘30s, to the uniquely regional Northwest Style, Portland’s architects established a century-long tradition of excellence in domestic architecture.

This book places the development of Portland’s residential architecture in the context both of the city’s growth and of evolving international design movements. It describes and illustrates more than 300 of Portland’s most outstanding houses, covering twenty three distinct architectural periods and styles. These residences are the work of the most talented architects of the city’s first century, and each reflects the careful blending of national and international influences with local trends and tastes.

Portland is fortunate in that the majority of its classic houses are still standing despite the inevitable demolition of residences located in the original downtown area and some tragic and regrettable losses elsewhere. These houses from generations past take on a new importance today, for they embody an attention to design values and a spirit of quality that is lacking in many present day structures. They deserve special recognition and celebration as examples for homes of the future.

Lavishly illustrated with plans, drawings, and photographs both historical and contemporary, Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon presents the distinguished houses that remain today and some vanished glories of the past. A useful appendix lists the houses by neighborhood for those who wish to explore the riches of Portland’s architectural heritage.
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