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American Victorian Cottage Homes

by Palliser & Co.

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Reprinted from a rare 1878 offering from a leading Northeastern architectural firm: front and side elevations, floor plans and descriptions of 50 "practical designs of low and medium priced houses," ranging from 2- to 11-room dwellings, most in the cottage style. With complete specifications for two, a sample contract, advertisements, and price estimates.

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Original title: Palliser's American Cottage Homes
Alternate titles: American Victorian Cottage Homes
Original publication date: 1878

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Home & Garden
DDC/MDS: 728.37 — Arts & recreation Architecture Residential and related buildings Specific kinds of conventional housing Separate houses, detached; cottages
LCC: NA7207 .P35 — Fine Arts 2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticism Architecture Special classes of buildings Classed by use Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
BISAC: ARC ARCHITECTURE General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1878
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Home & Garden
DDC/MDS: 728.37
LCC: NA7207 .P35

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