Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places (Garnet Books)

Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places (Garnet Books)

Connecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England, from Colonial churches and Modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth-century factories. The state's history includes landscapes of small farmsteads, country churches, urban streets, tobacco sheds, quiet maritime villages, and town greens, as well as more recent suburbs and corporate headquarters. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage, Christopher Wigren introduces readers to 100 places across the state. Written for travelers and residents alike, the book features buildings visible from the road.Â

Featuring more than 200 illustrations, the book is organized thematically. Sections include concise entries that treat notable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities, emphasizing the importance of the built environment and its impact on our sense of place. The text highlights key architectural features and trends and relates buildings to the local and regional histories they represent.Â There are suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary of architectural terms

A project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, the book reflects more than 30 years of fieldwork and research in statewide architectural survey and National Register of Historic Places programs.
Country USA
Brand Wesleyan University Press
Manufacturer Wesleyan University Press
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2018-11-06
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780819578136

Country	USA
Brand	Wesleyan University Press
Manufacturer	Wesleyan University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2018-11-06
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780819578136

Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places (Garnet Books)

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