Download or read book Historic Homes of Florida written by Laura Stewart and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houses tell the human side of history. In this survey of restored residences, their stories are intertwined with those of their owners in a domestic history of Florida from the days of Spanish occupation to the Rawlings House in Cross Creek, Vizcaya in Miami, and President Harry S. Trumans "Little White House" in Key West. Most of these houses are museums now; others are restaurants or bed-and-breakfasts. This new edition is updated and illustrated with color photographs.
Download or read book Historic Homes of Florida s First Coast written by Mary Atwood and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the earliest European settlers colonized Northeast Florida when it was little more than a wilderness. Today, the area is rich in multicultural heritage and historic significance, and its historic homes stand as a testament to its intriguing past. Step inside a Second Spanish Period structure that was home to European royalty and visited by iconic film star Greta Garbo. Visit the places that inspired works such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's Pulitzer prize-winning novel "The Yearling" and British composer Frederick Delius's masterpiece, "Florida Suite." Author and award-winning photographer Mary Atwood explores the homes of early colonial settlers, wealthy plantation owners, illustrious Florida artists and those responsible for shaping Florida's First Coast.
Download or read book Florida s Historic African American Homes written by Jada Wright-Greene and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. From slaves to millionaires, African Americans from all walks of life resided in cabins, homes, and stately mansions. The lives of millionaires, educators, businessmen, community leaders, and innovators in Florida's history are explored in each residence. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. One of the most humanistic traits found in history is the home of someone who has added something of value to society. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.
Download or read book Florida Historic Homes written by Laura Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida s Historic Victorian Homes written by Justin A. Nylander and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-one historic Florida houses built in the Victorian era of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are brilliantly captured in all their beauty, character, and detail, and accompanied by fascinating tales of their original (often famous) owners. Come along and visit twenty-one cities in the great Sunshine State, from the Panhandle region in the far northwest, to the island of Key West in the far south. Victorian architecture was the style chosen by the social elite of the era for their luxurious estates. From beautifully designed houses created for families on a "livable" cottage scale and set along charming tree-lined suburban streets, to the mammoth seaside pleasure palaces of the wealthy heads of industry and the socially elite, Florida's Historic Victorian Homes delivers a feast for one's eyes and mind, a showcase of some of the most enduring Victorian architecture in Florida.
Download or read book Florida s Historic Homes and Gardens written by P. E. James and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 20 Best Historic Homes in Florida written by Gillian Birch and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple cracker homes to palatial mansions, 20 Best Historic Homes in Florida covers a diverse collection of historic attractions that are all open to the public for tours. Each chapter focuses on a particular historic home and its occupants, tracing the development of Florida through each descriptive tour to create an excellent resource for anyone with an interest in Florida's history and heritage.From Florida's oldest house (Gonzales-Alvarez House in St Augustine) to the replacement Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, these hand-picked residences create a timeline of Florida history from 1723 to the present day. Tours of these historic residences bring Florida's history vividly to life for visitors of all ages. They cover Spanish and British colonial history (Oldest House), settler history (Pena-Peck House), civil war history(Gamble Plantation), social history (Burroughs House), presidential history (Harry S. Truman's Little White House), railroad history (Whitehall), political history (Governor's Mansion), religious history (Seven Sisters House, Koreshan State Historic Park), plantation history (De Bary Hall) and even circus history (Ringling's Ca' d'Zan). Those interested in some of America's greatest politicians, writers, leaders, pioneers, inventors and entrepreneurs will enjoy a virtual tour of the former homes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Ringling, Edward William Bok, Henry Morrison Flagler, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, James Deering and Ernest Hemingway through the descriptive pages and photographs of this book. The book is divided into geographical regions for those wanting to visit the historic homes in their local area. It also includes a fascinating timeline of the residences in context with the American Revolution, Seminole Wars and the American Civil War for those wanting to read about these homes in chronological order. The book shows how settlers arrived in Florida primarily by boat and later by railroad to eventually occupy the farthest reaches of the Florida Keys. From Tallahassee to Key West, this fascinating book takes you on an in-depth tour of Florida through the eyes of curators, docents and volunteers who facilitate these public tours. Enjoy each chapter, and perhaps be inspired to visit some of these unique properties that chart Florida's remarkable history and development in such a tangible and entertaining way.*With an introduction from the Curator of the Florida Governor's Mansion*
Download or read book Old Florida written by Steve Gross and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captured in such unusual vintage attractions as the 1906 Historic Smallwood Store on Chokoloskee Island, the ornate Venetian Pool in Coral Gables, and the mysterious Coral Castle, constructed entirely from coral by one man. Old Florida is the first book to show the full range of architectural styles -- from the grand to the modest -- that demonstrate the eclecticism of this intriguing state. In 150 spectacular color and black-and-white images, photographers Steve Gross and Sue Daley have captured the essence of Old Florida in a book that will fascinate residents, tourists, and armchair travelers alike. Book jacket.
Download or read book Florida s Historic African American Homes written by Jada Wright-Greene and published by Arcadia Pub (Sc). This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. From slaves to millionaires, African Americans from all walks of life resided in cabins, homes, and stately mansions. The lives of millionaires, educators, businessmen, community leaders, and innovators in Florida's history are explored in each residence. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. One of the most humanistic traits found in history is the home of someone who has added something of value to society. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.
Download or read book Dream Houses written by Joie Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naples, Florida, is known internationally for its stunning beaches, cosmopolitan ambience, and captivating architecture. Originally settled in the late nineteenth century, the seaside resort town is blessed with abundant historical architecture. One of the Sunshine State’s first "planned communities," the city is consistently recognized as one of the top growth areas in the United States. As a result, the original beach homes, most built between 1895 and 1950, are today threatened by land development and new construction.
Download or read book Great Houses of Florida written by Beth Dunlop and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the manner of Rizzoli’s acclaimed Historic Houses of the Hudson Valley, Great Houses of Florida presents the greatest and most intriguing houses of the state. Including John and Mabel Ringling’s fabulous Venetian Palazzo Ca d’Zan, James Deering’s spectacular Italianate Villa Vizcaya in Miami, and the Audubon and Hemingway houses in Key West. With all new color photography, this lavish book provides a rare look into the very finest houses from the one-time premier winter playground of America’s rich and famous.
Download or read book The Flamingo Feather written by Kirk Munroe and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida s Antebellum Homes written by Lewis Nicholas Wynne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's antebellum architecture reflects the state's singular history and the realities faced and enjoyed by her early citizens. Threats from Native Americans dictated that the homes of early frontiersmen incorporate in their design defensive features, and many felt the need to locate within small towns. Many planters held close family and business ties with the older, more established South, which encouraged elaborate homes that could easily fit into the plantation architecture of South Carolina, Georgia, or Mississippi. Influences from the state's two ruling countries-Spain and England-also gave way to unique design. Florida's Antebellum Homes features images of buildings that incorporate various combinations of these design features. In addition, some of the public structures shown here reflect the emerging senses of personal affluence, civic pride, and political development. Unfortunately, some of these buildings no longer exist; they fell prey to natural catastrophes, unbridled expansion, and the relentless march of Florida's exacting climate. Many, however, remain in pristine condition and invite the public to appreciate them today, much as earlier Floridians reveled in their stateliness.
Download or read book Florida s Historic African American Homes written by Jada Wright-Greene and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. From slaves to millionaires, African Americans from all walks of life resided in cabins, homes, and stately mansions. The lives of millionaires, educators, businessmen, community leaders, and innovators in Florida's history are explored in each residence. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. One of the most humanistic traits found in history is the home of someone who has added something of value to society. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.
Download or read book Casas to Castles written by and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes photographs inside and out of over 40 Mediterranean revival homes in Florida, inspired by classic Spanish, Italian, and Moorish designs. Architects include Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, Marion Sims Wyeth, John Volk, James Gamble Rogers II, Richard Kiehnel, John Elliot, and Henry Taylor.
Download or read book Historic Homes of East Volusia written by Dean Wiggins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and pictures behind the many historic homes of Volusia County, Florida and their interesting past owners.
Download or read book Old Houses written by Henry Wiencek and published by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang. This book was released on 1991 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an unrestored masterpiece such as the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, South Carolina, to a farmhouse in upstate New York, inhabited only by a bird nesting in the bathroom sink, Old Houses profiles 20 houses whose peeling paint, faded fabrics, and antique furniture impart a surprising elegance and beauty. An unusual volume, this book will appeal to historians, restoration specialists, and style-conscious homeowners lookingfor new ideas form examples of the past. Over 250 full-color photographs.
