This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 00000330
Title:
The Story of the House
Being Some Suggestions in Brickwork from the Catalogue of O. W. Ketcham
Original Publication: United States: Edward Stern and Co., Incorporated,1899.
Note: "Illustrated and arranged by Henry Loomis Curtis, with quotations culled from various sources."
Note: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The story of the house -- Moulded brick forms -- Terra-cotta fire-proof materials.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "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.)
Creator: Ketcham, Orman Wesley
Illustrator: Curtis, Henry Loomis
EBook No.: 67203
Published: Jan 20, 2022
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Domestic
Subject: Bricks -- Catalogs
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00000330
Title:
The Story of the House
Being Some Suggestions in Brickwork from the Catalogue of O. W. Ketcham
Original Publication: United States: Edward Stern and Co., Incorporated,1899.
Note: "Illustrated and arranged by Henry Loomis Curtis, with quotations culled from various sources."
Note: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The story of the house -- Moulded brick forms -- Terra-cotta fire-proof materials.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "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.)
Creator: Ketcham, Orman Wesley
Illustrator: Curtis, Henry Loomis
EBook No.: 67203
Published: Jan 20, 2022
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Domestic
Subject: Bricks -- Catalogs
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.