A History Through Houses: Cape Cod's Varied Residential Architecture

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Exploring the architectural diversity of Cape Cod, the book highlights styles ranging from simple cottages to grand Victorian mansions. It traces the evolution of residential architecture from the early settlers' "Cape Cod houses" to the elaborate designs of the Gilded Age. Through the lens of native Jaci Conry, readers discover the influences of various eras, including Federals, Greek Revivals, and Carpenter Gothic, showcasing the region's rich architectural heritage from Provincetown to Woods Hole.