John Milnes Baker

"America has an abundance of varied house styles, as fascinating and diverse as its people. ...In this updated version of his popular guide, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical influences that shaped more than 60 distinctive styles, which he classifies by period from Early Colonial (1600-1715) to the Modern Movement (1920-1960) to the present. His elevation drawings precisely illustrate the key characteristics...