Early Domestic Architecture of Connecticut

by J. Frederick Kelly

Based on personal observation of surviving examples and research into colonial records, this book includes 242 measured diagrams — windows, door frames, construction details, and much more — and 192 photographs of more than 150 homes, 1650 to 1800. Authentic and invaluable. 434 illustrations.

Genres: Architecture

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1963

Reviews

[Peter Herrmann]

Might (?) be a great book on architecture, but it's writing style is so antiquated, bloviated, pompous, exaggerated, that it was impossible to stomach after 10 or 15 pages.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell]

Interesting, rather dry book on early USA architecture.