It was engaging and full of an intimate history of cape cod for multiple generations. He is the author of historic restaurants of cape cod the history press, 2017. I highly recommend making arrangements and making the journey to cape cod to fish with this great guy who happens to be a great captain, and an awesome fisherman. A must for anyone interested in architecture, cape cod, and the most admired of american homes. Cape cod is a fishing town, the bauhaus concepts and the post world warii scenario brought a lot of changes to the architecture in the region. This early regional house style caught on like wildfire, and cape cod design is. He is also the author of three books in the in my footsteps travel book series, which feature cape cod, marthas vineyard and nantucket. Vacation spots vacation destinations vacation ideas vacations cape cod cottage house by the sea walking in nature i love books the great outdoors. Dormers were especially popular in the 1950s cape cod style home. A wonderful book of cape history from an architectural perspective 400 years. These include the cape cod history collection of books, manuscripts, photographs and microfilm, the most important collection of its kind in the united states. New england architecture guide to house styles in new england from colonial, georgian, and federal to greek revival and victorian, heres a guide to new england architecture for the roadside historian. The kind of ephemeral nature of so much architecture on cape cod. We found 124 books set in cape cod and 16 others set nearby.
They modeled their homes after the halftimbered houses of their english homeland, but adapted the style to the stormy new england weather. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape peter mcmahon, christine cipriani, raimund koch, kenneth frampton on. Historic new england is making the archive of a famous architectural firm accessible to the public for the first time. Instead, the book emphasizes the history and evolution of this particular architectural style on cape cod, and uses photos of mostly older houses to support the. Right from the origin and history of the architectural struggles in the area to the designers and their struggles the book is a mustread. Richmond, the author of the evolution of the cape cod house. The cape cod style house is one of the most recognized and beloved architectural designs in america. Cape cod style homes are houses that originated in colonial america and later became recognized as a specific class of homes that are defined by certain architectural elements. He provides instruction, advice, great stories, as much education or as little as each person wishes. Reviews of nautical history book, the lost hero of cape cod. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months.
With the cape cod styles great design flexibility, it remains a vital part of the american architectural landscape offering not only the ability to create a home that fits todays needs, but also one deeply rooted in american architectural history. In his book, art richmond details one of americas most popular architectural styles the cape cod house from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. In the summer of 1937, walter gropius, founder of the bauhaus and a professor at harvards new graduate school of design. Thus began a chapter in the history of modern architecture that has never.
Jun 24, 2014 three newly renovated modernist houses on cape cod offer a glimpse of the areas surprising architectural history. Cape cod modern tells the story of a hidden architectural. Cape cod revival washington state department of archaeology. An architecture tour of cape cods gems the boston globe. The story starts in rural england where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one to oneandahalf story. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various. There is a lovely short nature trail of back and a walk round the pond, the theatre shows several films at different times, we saw them all and they were excellent. The cape cod modern house trust ccmht was founded to collect, archive, and share documentation of the outer cape s exceptional modern architecture, restore a group of important, endangered modern houses, and to relaunch them as platforms for new creative work. A sweeping celebration of modernism anchored by a strong sense of place, cape cod modern is a mustread for anyone interested in architecture, maritime history, artistic communities, the cape itself, yankee doityourself determination and thoreauvian love of the land. The cape cod modern house trust ccmht was founded to collect, archive and share documentation of the outer capes exceptional modern architecture, restore a group of important, endangered modern houses, and to relaunch them as platforms for new creative work.
Cape and south shore blue book and social register. It features a central front door flanked by multipaned windows. Cape cod books books about cape cod and by cape cod authors. May 25, 2015 cape cod modern tells the story of a hidden architectural. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer. Volumes related to early new england and cape cod history, including soldiers and sailors of various wars, early settlers and immigrants. He is the author of the in my footsteps travel book series featuring cape cod, marthas vineyard and nantucket. Metro boston canvasses the twelve sections of central boston, its eight annexed neighborhoods, five sections of cambridge the districts second largest municipality, and forty surrounding communities have.
Comparing archival images, building plans, and presentday photographs, the book considers different aspects of the evolution of this house style. In an attempt to mimic a certain hometown colonial style of architecture, dormer units are attached to the roof without breaking through the roof. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape, by peter mcmahon and christine cipriani metropolis books, spring 2014, tells the fascinating story of the cosmopolitan group of designers who settled in wellfleet and truro between the 1930s and 1970s, and their experimental architectural legacy in the woods and dunes. Theres a history on the cape of old buildings inhabited by artists for. Thus began a chapter in the history of modern architecture that has. An architectural history detailed history of one of americas most popular architectural stylesthe cape cod housefrom its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. Over a few generations, a modest, one to oneandahalfstory house with wooden shutters emerged. Here are some of my favorite architectural gems that are open to the public. After explaining the three basic variationshalf cape, three quarter cape, and full capethe book examines more than 100 historic houses spread throughout. A detailed history of one of americas most popular architectural style.
The cape cod house lends itself well to this storytelling given its historic, humble beginnings and adaptability throughout the centuries. When british colonists traveled to the new world, they brought a housing style so practical that it endured through the ages. Schiffer publishing the evolution of the cape cod house. Cape cod genealogical society library catalog cape cod genealogical society library catalog. As of 2015, a major construction boom continues to reconfigure seattles downtown, as well as neighborhoods such as capitol hill.
The evolution of the cape cod house an architectural history. The book presents two aspects of the history of the building, the architectural and the. The 10 best cape cod history museums with photos tripadvisor. I also explore them in my book, a history through houses. Detailed history of one of americas most popular architectural styles the cape cod house from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape, by peter mcmahon and christine cipriani metropolis books, spring 2014, tells. Nov 25, 2011 the evolution of the cape cod house an architectural history by arthur p. More than just a paean to an architectural style, cape cod modern metropolis books illuminates a rich, underexamined moment from 1938 to 1977 when the towns of the outer cape drew a hypercreative crowd of design besotted artists and intellectuals, in addition to the traditional vacationing psychoanalysts who head there each august. A bungalow can also be a log cabin, a tudor cottage, a cape cod, or any number of distinct housing styles. A cape cod house is a low, broad, singlestory frame building with a moderately steep pitched gabled roof, a large central chimney, and very little ornamentation. That particular architectural heritage, in all its diversity and richness, is the subject of cape cod modern.
Yet few mention the areas architecture, aside from references to the cape cod houses, the basic cottages that the earliest settlers built. You might take a look at some of the architecture books. The story starts in rural england where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one to oneandahalf. That is the fabulous first sentence to this engaging book. A cape cod house is a low, broad, singlestory frame building with a moderately steep pitched gabled roof, a large central chimney, and very little ornamentation originating in new england in the 17th century, the simple symmetrical design was constructed of local materials to withstand the stormy, stark weather. I have a library of books about cape cod history and will go through them tomorrow to see if ive. It might be an earnest bookworm who wanders the stacks for hours. The small storyandahalf cape cod house is americas most popular. History cape cod genealogical society library catalog.
This collection documents the history and work of the bostonbased architectural firm founded in 1925 by royal barry wills, one of americas most popular architects and master of the cape codstyle house. The story starts in rural england where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one. Jun 19, 2017 after growing up on cape cod and working in the restaurant industry for nearly two decades, he has a wealth of knowledge as to what makes a legendary cape cod establishment. Cape cod is a very special place with a rich and fascinating history and great natural beauty and it has inspired and attracted many amazing authors. Cape cod modern tells the fascinating story of the cosmopolitan group of. An interesting thread of passions that span through time. The work of polhemus savery dasilva ebook written by michael j.
Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape metropolis books. Cape cod modern charts the history and underpinnings of the. Originating in new england in the 17th century, the simple symmetrical design was constructed of local materials to withstand the stormy, stark weather of cape cod. The first cape cod style homes were built by puritan colonists who came to america in the late 17th century. Nevertheless, specific architectural styles have developed through the years as a result of technological advances and the demands of our culture. This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of cape cod, its nearby islands, block island, the western coast of rhode island, and southeastern long island ever published. Or a buyer looking for a gardening title who stumbles upon an architectural design book.
The evolution of the cape cod house patrick ahearn architect. Kennedy, who summered in hyannis port, certainly added to the areas allure. New england architecture guide to house styles in new. May 09, 2019 as detailed in our book, timeless, this real or imagined narrative can describe a homes origins and how the addition of different architectural elements came about over the years. These factors provide a historical background that influences the design of todays homes. The story starts in rural england where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one to oneandahalf story timber framed cottages. A history of cape cod, marthas vineyard, and nantucket by. After explaining the three basic variationshalf cape, three quarter cape, and full capethe book examines more than 100 historic houses spread throughout southeastern massachusetts and cape cod. Cape cod is a geographic cape extending into the atlantic ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland massachusetts, in the northeastern united states. Build on bluff overlooking cape cod, it is the epitome of a bygone era, during which time all the old boston families were building summer homes as an escape from the city.
Cape cod s varied residential architecture conry, jaci on. This is a book about the day before yesterday, an elegant look at recent history on cape cod that transcends the kitsch obsession with the architecture of earlier years and brings home design and construction into the 20th century. Or a summer tourist who just pops in the shop to shield themselves from a downpour. This series of photographs shows many types of dormers from different architectural periods throughout history. Bestseller cape cod modern featured in conde nast traveler and elle decor ranked number four on amazons architecture best seller list and number one in both architectural history and regional architecture, metropolis books cape cod modern is featured this month in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read architecture of the cape cod summer. Detailed history of one of americas most popular architectural stylesthe cape cod housefrom its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. Mar 23, 2020 cape cod style homes are houses that originated in colonial america and later became recognized as a specific class of homes that are defined by certain architectural elements. A week on the concord and merrimack rivers walden the maine woods cape cod by. The story of how the cape cod canal became the engineering marvel you see today is rich in history and ingenuity. Here are a few of our favorite books to recommend fiction, mystery, nonfiction, childrens.
Do not sell my personal information architectural digest may earn a portion of sales from products. It was 100 years ago this year that the cape cod canal first opened to vessel traffic. The cape colonial two very popular home styles developed over 200 years ago are the cape cod and the cape ann. Utilized exclusively for dwellings, the model for the style came from dwellings in massachusetts and new york fishing villages. The rugged beauty of the cape s landscape has been captured in writing since the days of henry david thoreau. Full time residents and summer visitors alike often ask us for books about the cape or by some of our local authors. Nov 08, 2015 description this book detailed history of one of america s most popular architectural styles the cape cod house from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. The cape cod cottage by william morgan princeton architectural press, 2006 an expanded essay on the charms of the originals, with both archival and modern photographs. At parnassus book service in yarmouthport, theyve served them all. Jun 27, 2019 in his book, art richmond details one of americas most popular architectural styles the cape cod house from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. This collection documents the history and work of the bostonbased architectural firm founded in 1925 by royal barry wills, one of americas most popular architects and master of the cape cod. Examines more than 100 historic homes throughout southeastern massachusetts and cape cod, comparing archival images, building plans and current day photographs to describe the evolution of this home style.
Architects and builders should hand this book to clients who are seeking creative ways to build. The lost hero of cape cod has won praise from a diverse group of critics for its treatment of both regional and national nautical history. An architectural history schiffer, 2011, visited cape cod as a child and now summers in eastham with his wife, carol. Royal barry wills associates archive historic new england. Remember that bungalow homes were an architectural trend. As a new resident on cape cod a wash ashore this gives me insight into the cape codder attitudes as it follows 2 families from the mayflower to modern times. Many newer homes are being built in the bungalow style. A fascinating and seminal book about vernacular architecture.
The cape cod national seashore was founded in 1961 by president kennedy to protect the beautiful beaches, dunes, and wildlife habitats of easternmost cape cod. Jun 30, 2014 that particular architectural heritage, in all its diversity and richness, is the subject of cape cod modern. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape metropolis, coauthored by mcmahon and christine cipriani, is a namedropping beauty that covers not only the designers of the oddshaped, rustic summer camps in the air, as the coauthors call them, but their parties and intellectual ferment. Midcentury architecture and community on the outer cape. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jul 04, 2016 10 classic cape cod homes that do beach decor right. The term cape cod house was used as early as 1800, in a comment by yale college president timothy dwight on a visit to cape cod in massachusetts. Progressive democracy activists attempting to take back power from the military industrial complex and corporate masters. The evolution of the cape cod house an architectural history by arthur p. The english colonists first constructed these homes, which were inspired by the halftimbered houses of england. Offering economic, lifesaving and military benefits, the idea of a canal through this isthmus had been explored since the 1600s. In the 1930s three bridges two traffic and one railroad went up, and the rest is the latterday history of tourism on cape cod. Cape cod architectural salvage, harwich, massachusetts.