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Ketcham, Orman Wesley
Curtis, Henry Loomis
00000330
The Story of the House
Being Some Suggestions in Brickwork from the Catalogue of O. W. Ketcham
$aUnited States :$bEdward Stern and Co., Incorporated,$c1899.
"Illustrated and arranged by Henry Loomis Curtis, with quotations culled from various sources."
The story of the house -- Moulded brick forms -- Terra-cotta fire-proof materials.
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"The Story of the House" by Orman Wesley Ketcham is a guidebook on architectural design and brickwork written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide suggestions and ideas for constructing aesthetically pleasing and functional homes, focusing on the use of brick and terra-cotta materials. It serves as both an inspiration for architects and builders, and as a practical resource for those interested in improving their home environments. The content of the book is divided into three parts, with the first part narrating the essence and beauty of a well-designed house. Ketcham incorporates numerous poetic excerpts that celebrate residential architecture, linking emotion and aesthetic appeal with structural integrity. The subsequent sections present various forms of molded brick as well as terra-cotta materials, outlining their uses in enhancing fireproofing and ornamental details. Through illustrations and detailed descriptions, the book emphasizes the transformative potential of thoughtful architectural choices, advocating for designs that reflect individual character while ensuring durability and safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/TheStoryOfTheHouseBeingSomeSuggestionsInBrickworkFromTheCatalogue/page/n7/mode/2up
20201024224328curtis
1899
US
Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Architecture, Domestic
Bricks -- Catalogs
NA
Text
Category: Architecture
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