The Architecture Of Jefferson Country

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The Architecture Of Jefferson Country

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Author : K. Edward Lay
language : en
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Release Date : 2000

The Architecture Of Jefferson Country written by K. Edward Lay and has been published by University of Virginia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Architecture categories.

"But what is less well known are the many important examples of other architectural idioms built in this Piedmont Virginia county, many by nationally renowned architects.".

Uncommon Vernacular

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Author : John Crile Allen (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

Uncommon Vernacular written by John Crile Allen (Jr.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.

Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes. In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area's early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 buildings included in this work--from the plantation homes of the Washington family to the log houses of yeomen farmers--reveal the unique development of this region, as Allen categorizes structures and establishes patterns of construction, plan, and style. Allen's refreshing perspective illuminates the vibrant vernacular architecture of Jefferson County, connecting the housing of this area to the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley. Varying features of house siting, plan types, construction techniques, building materials, outbuildings, and exterior and interior detailing illustrate the blending of German, Scots-Irish, English, and African cultures into a distinct, regional style. Adorned with over seven hundred stylish photographs by Walter Smalling and elegant drawings, floor plans, and maps by Andrew Lewis, Uncommon Vernacular explores and preserves this historic area's rich architectural heritage.

Stone Houses Of Jefferson County

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Author : Maureen Hubbard Barros
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2015-05-11

Stone Houses Of Jefferson County written by Maureen Hubbard Barros and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-11 with Architecture categories.

Jefferson County, New York, has one of the richest concentrations of stone houses in America. As many as 500 stone houses, churches, and commercial buildings were built there before 1860. Some of the buildings are beautiful mansions built by early entrepreneurs; others are small vernacular farmhouses. Some are clustered together; others dot the countryside near stone outcroppings. Embedded in the fabric of each building are the stories of its location, its maker, and its inhabitants over time. Lavishly illustrated with almost 300 photographs, this volume highlights eighty-five stone houses in the region. The editors explore both the beauty and permanence of the stonework and the courage and ambition of the early dwellers. They detail the ways in which skilled masons utilized local limestone and sandstone, crafting double-faced stone walls to protect against fire and harsh winters. The book includes discussions of the geology of the region, the stone buildings that have been lost, and the preservation and care of existing structures. Stone Houses of Jefferson County provides a fascinating look at the intrinsic beauty of these buildings and the historical links they provide to our early settlement.

Thomas Jefferson At Monticello

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Author : Leslie Greene Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2021-09-28

Thomas Jefferson At Monticello written by Leslie Greene Bowman and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-28 with Architecture categories.

This visually stunning volume explores Monticello, both house and plantation, with texts that present a current assessment of Jefferson’s cultural contributions to his noteworthy home and the fledgling country. Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), third president of the United States, designed his Virginia residence with innovations that were progressive, even unprecedented, in the new world. Six acclaimed arts and cultural luminaries pay homage to Jefferson, citing his work at Monticello as testament to his genius in art, culture, and science, from his adaptation of Palladian architecture, his sweeping vision for landscape design, his experimental gardens, and his passion for French wine and cuisine to his eclectic mix of European and American art and artifacts and the creation of the country’s seminal library. Each writer considers the important role, and the painful reality, of Jefferson’s enslaved workforce, which made his lifestyle and plantation possible. This book, illustrated with superb photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna, is a necessary addition to the libraries of those who love historical architecture and landscape design, art and cultural history, and the lives of prominent Americans.

Thomas Jefferson Landscape Architect

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Author : Frederick Doveton Nichols
language : en
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Release Date : 1978

Thomas Jefferson Landscape Architect written by Frederick Doveton Nichols and has been published by University of Virginia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Architecture categories.

Collaboration with the greatest botanists of his time, an instinctive humanitarianism, and a natural ingenuity in landscape design combined to make Thomas Jefferson a pioneer in American landscape architecture. Frederick D. Nichols and Ralph E. Griswold, in this close study of Jefferson's many notes, letters, and sketches, present a clear and detailed interpretation of his extraordinary accomplishments in the field. Thomas Jefferson, Landscape Architect investigates the many influences on--and of--the Jeffersonian legacy in architecture. Jefferson's personality, friendships, and convictions, complemented by his extensive reading and travels, clearly influenced his architectural work. His fresh approach to incorporating foreign elements into domestic designs, his revolutionary approach to relating the house to the surrounding land, and his profound influences on the architectural character of the District of Columbia are just a few of Jefferson's contributions to the American landscape. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century maps, plans, and drawings, as well as pictures of the species of trees that Jefferson used for his designs, generously illustrate the engaging narrative in Thomas Jefferson, Landscape Architect.

Light And Liberty

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Author : Robert M. S. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Release Date : 2012-02-02

Light And Liberty written by Robert M. S. McDonald and has been published by University of Virginia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-02 with Business & Economics categories.

Although Thomas Jefferson’s status as a champion of education is widely known, the essays in Light and Liberty make clear that his efforts to enlighten fellow citizens reflected not only a love of learning but also a love of freedom. Using as a starting point Jefferson's conviction that knowledge is the basis of republican self-government, the contributors examine his educational projects not as disparate attempts to advance knowledge for its own sake but instead as a result of his unyielding, almost obsessive desire to bolster Americans’ republican virtues and values. Whether by establishing schools or through broader, extra-institutional efforts to disseminate knowledge, Jefferson's endeavors embraced his vision for a dynamic and meritocratic America. He aimed not only to provide Americans with the ability to govern themselves and participate in the government of others but also to influence Americans to remake their society in accordance with his own principles. Written in clear and accessible prose, Light and Liberty reveals the startling diversity of Jefferson’s attempts to rid citizens of the ignorance and vice that, in the view of Jefferson and many contemporaries, had corroded and corrupted once-great civilizations. Never wavering from his faith that "knowledge is power," Jefferson embraced an expansive understanding of education as the foundation for a republic of free and responsible individuals who understood their rights and stood ready to defend them.

Thomas Jefferson S Academical Village

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Author : Richard Guy Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Thomas Jefferson S Academical Village written by Richard Guy Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Architecture categories.

Consists chiefly of a list of workmen and slaves involved in the construction of the University of Virginia between 1817 and 1826. Issued in conjunction with the exhibit of the same name held at the University of Virginia Art Museum, September 12, 2009-January 3, 2010.

Jefferson S Country

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968

Jefferson S Country written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Charlottesville (Va.) categories.

The Cambridge Companion To Thomas Jefferson

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Author : Frank Shuffelton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2009-01-22

The Cambridge Companion To Thomas Jefferson written by Frank Shuffelton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-22 with Literary Criticism categories.

This Companion forms an accessible introduction to the life and work of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. Essays explore Jefferson's political thought, his policies towards Native Americans, his attitude to race and slavery, as well as his interests in science, architecture, religion and education. Contributors include leading literary scholars and historians; the essays offer up to date overviews of his many interests, his friendships and his legacy. Together, they reveal his importance in the cultural and political life of early America. At the same time these original essays speak to abiding modern concerns about American culture and Jefferson's place in it. This Companion will be essential reading for students and scholars of Jefferson, and is designed for use by students of American literature and American history.

The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson Retirement Series Volume 9

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Author : Thomas Jefferson
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2004

The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson Retirement Series Volume 9 written by Thomas Jefferson and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The Retirement Series documents Jefferson's written legacy between his return to private life on 4 March 1809 and his death on 4 July 1826. During this period Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and sold his extraordinary library to the nation, but his greatest legacy from these years is the astonishing depth and breadth of his correspondence with statesmen, inventors, scientists, philosophers, and ordinary citizens on topics spanning virtually every field of human endeavor.--From publisher description.