Lost Newport: Vanished Cottages of the Resort Era
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (893 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1429091126 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 140 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lost Newport is a great book for history buffs Lost Newport is not only a great book for history lovers, but those interested in historic preservation as well.I knew that I would be reading about and viewing mansions and property that have been lost, but it still saddens me deeply to know that they are gone. I found myself searching for places that may have been saved and there are a few where a building or a room have been preserved and re-located in Belcourt Castle or elsewhere, but not to the extent that I'd wished for.I read alot of interior design magazines where they are adding o. John M. Workman said The Newport You'll Never See. Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own "The Newport You'll Never See" according to John M. Workman. Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-The Newport You'll Never See Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are The Newport You'll Never See John M. Workman Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are 4 maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are The Newport You'll Never See John M. Workman Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are 4 maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. -The Newport You'll Never See Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are The Newport You'll Never See John M. Workman Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are 4 maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are The Newport You'll Never See John M. Workman Lost Newport is unique in that it features 50 houses that no longer exist. The book is divided into four sections featuring cottages located in the North, Central, Bellevue Avenue and Oceanfront sections of Newport. Each structure has it's own 2-3 page chapter with accompanying text about the house, the owners, the architect, modifications to the structure, and its location. Also included are 4 maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. maps associated with the above sections. Thus, one can determine where the house once stood. The photos are B&W, sepia, and a few colorized origina. "Highly informative." according to Highly informative. For those who have been looking for information or, even more difficult to find pictures of Gilded Age mansions long since razed to the ground, this book is a godsend. There are no color pictures, but the pictures there are are clear and give you the best possible idea as to the scale and opulence of these lost architectural treasures. Highly recommended, especially at this price.. .75 inch collector. For those who have been looking for information or, even more difficult to find pictures of Gilded Age mansions long since razed to the ground, this book is a godsend. There are no color pictures, but the pictures there are are clear and give you the best possible idea as to the scale and opulence of these lost architectural treasures. Highly recommended, especially at this price.
Featuring more than 100 vintage views of cottages built from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, this book recreates 52 summer houses, now lost, in an evocative guide that gives depth to any Newport experience. Published in cooperation with The Preservation Society of Newport County.
From the Back CoverFeaturing more than 100 vintage views of cottages built from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, this book recreates 50 summer houses, now lost, in an evocative guide that gives depth to any Newport experience.