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Ranches, Rowhouses, and Railroad Flats: American Homes : How They Shape Our Landscapes and Neighborhoods

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An introduction to the evolution of American housing forms and the way they shape neighborhoods

336 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1998

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July 10, 2008
This a really interesting and very illuminating look at the history of American housing. It examines both the causes and effects of American's obsession with single family homes, developments, and the car.
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October 22, 2007
the most clever analysis of our neighborhoods all boiled down to 3 archetypes.
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