Village and Country Residences: And How to Build Them

Today, old-fashioned homes in livable repair are more difficult to find and often sell at a premium. With inspiration from Village and Country Residences, it is still possible to build a beautiful, reliable home in the style of the stately original.

Written at the turn of the century by architect S. B. Reed, this book reflects the attention to detail and pride in construction of an era when homes were built to last. Here are dozens of designs selected by the author for their practicality, comfort, and economy-embracing almost every variety of arrangement and style. Each design is accompanied by a detailed description of its construction (including measurements and materials) and estimated cost. The browser will be charmed and amused to see that it cost only $1,100 to build a three-story home in 1878!

From the simplest one-bedroom cottage on a country lane to the most elegant Victorian townhouse, Village and Country Residences provides time-honored council on building the old-fashioned home of your dreams.

This book is part of a series of authentic Americana from the turn of the century, brought back to print by The Lyons Press. Other books in the series include Handy Farm Devices; Farm Appliances; Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties; and The Homestead Builder.