Georgetown Houses of the Federal Period, Washington, D.C. 1780-1830
New York: Architectual Book Publishing Co., Ind. 1944. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. 130 p. incl. front., illus. (incl. ports., plans, facsim. ) 29 x 22 cm. An 18th century map of George town on lining-papers. Bibliography: p. 129-130. Deering Davis, who may be the person once briefly married to film star Louise Brooks, originated this project during his WWII service in Washington, DC. Commander Hall, U. S. Naval Reserve was a distinguished architect in civilian live. Stephen Dorsey was an established historian and writer with deep roots in the Washington, DC area. This book was manufacturered ins trict conformity with Government regulations for saving paper during wartime. Condition: Good in fair dust jacket. DJ has wear, soiling, tears and chips. Edges soiled. Small tear to frontis margin.
Keywords: Federal Architecture, Federalist Period, William Thornton, Pre-Revolutionary Dwellings. Bodisco, Decatur, Dumbarton, Foxall, Harmon House, Laird-Dunlop, Linthicum, McKenney, Riggs-Riley, Sevier, Stoddert, George Washington
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