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The Cape Cod Cottage

by William Morgan

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A history of the Cape Cod cottage in photographs

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A history of the Cape Cod cottage in photographs

William Morgan traces the Cape Cod cottage from its Colonial origins to its midcentury role as a suburban starter home and its reinterpretation by contemporary architects. The book pairs an accompanying text with black-and-white photographs, including images of both exterior forms and interior spaces. Its architectural focus connects the house’s familiar features—such as the central door and chimney and steep roof—to the ways builders have adapted its simple layout across different periods.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in American residential architecture and the history of domestic design.
  • Those who enjoy architectural photography, especially images of house exteriors and interiors.
  • People curious about how a traditional home style has been adapted over time.

Themes

Cape Cod cottage architectureAmerican domestic historyAdaptation of traditional house formsArchitectural photography

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Book overview

Originally developed in the 1600s to withstand harsh Massachusetts winters, the Cape Cod cottage--with its central door and chimney, flanking windows, and steeply pitched roof--is an instantly recognizable architectural form. Thanks to its simple and versatile layout, it has been adapted in countless ways by modern builders, and remains one of the most popular styles of American house.

In this photo essay--printed in beautiful black and white and accompanied by an insightful text--William Morgan traces the entire history of the Cape Cod cottage, from its Colonial origins, to the suburban starter homes of midcentury America, to the creative interpretations of contemporary architects. The images--most of them Morgan's own--explore both the pleasingly understated exteriors and the cozy interiors of representative Cape Cod cottages.

Newly reissued in a handsome hardcover edition, The Cape Cod Cottage will be the perfect gift for anyone who lives in one of these classic American homes.
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