
Dream Houses
Historica Beach Homes and Cottages of Naples
University Press of Florida
Will be published approx. on 30. May 2011
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-8130-3573-4 (ISBN)
Description
Naples, Florida, is known internationally for its stunning beaches, cosmopolitan ambience, and captivating architecture. Originally settled in the late nineteenth century, the seaside resort town is blessed with abundant historical architecture. One of the Sunshine State's first ""planned communities,"" the city is consistently recognized as one of the top growth areas in the United States. As a result, the original beach homes, most built between 1895 and 1950, are today threatened by land development and new construction.
Dream Houses is the visually inspiring record of the private homes in the historic district of this iconic Florida beach town. It captures the visual, factual, and familial history of these homes as they have, over the course of decades, survived hurricanes, commercial development, architectural evolution, real estate upheaval, and frenzied economic growth.
Joie Wilson and Penny Taylor were given privileged access to these houses; together they reveal the beauty, anonymity, and privacy these homeowners have discovered. This once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into these charming homes is an architectural and interior design delight; a unique look at some of the most distinctive beach cottages remaining in Florida.
Dream Houses is the visually inspiring record of the private homes in the historic district of this iconic Florida beach town. It captures the visual, factual, and familial history of these homes as they have, over the course of decades, survived hurricanes, commercial development, architectural evolution, real estate upheaval, and frenzied economic growth.
Joie Wilson and Penny Taylor were given privileged access to these houses; together they reveal the beauty, anonymity, and privacy these homeowners have discovered. This once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into these charming homes is an architectural and interior design delight; a unique look at some of the most distinctive beach cottages remaining in Florida.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Florida
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
228 colour photographs, 1 map
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
879 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8130-3573-4 (9780813035734)
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A member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Joie Wilson
moved to Naples from North Carolina, where she was active in the
historic preservation of the state's architectural heritage. Her design
projects in Naples range from contemporary beachfront high-rise
condominiums to both new and old cottages. Photographer Penny Taylor has lived and worked in Naples for thirty-five
years. Her work is on permanent exhibit at the Norris Center in Naples,
and her images have appeared in a variety of publications, including American Lawyer.
moved to Naples from North Carolina, where she was active in the
historic preservation of the state's architectural heritage. Her design
projects in Naples range from contemporary beachfront high-rise
condominiums to both new and old cottages. Photographer Penny Taylor has lived and worked in Naples for thirty-five
years. Her work is on permanent exhibit at the Norris Center in Naples,
and her images have appeared in a variety of publications, including American Lawyer.