WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
A house with a history cover

A house with a history

By Philo T. Ruggles
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

ArchitectureHistory - American

About This Book

A compact historical and architectural portrait follows an old Manhattan mansion through successive phases of private residence, public entertainment, confiscation, and resale, linking its ownership and uses to broader urban change. The text combines chronological incidents with detailed description of the house and grounds—portico, dormered roof, octagonal drawing-room, broad halls, gardens and distant city views—and catalogs preserved furnishings, paintings and planted trees. Anecdotes and atmosphere convey how the building’s interiors and landscape preserve material traces of past lives while standing amid a transforming city.

About the Author

Ruggles, Philo T. portrait

Philo T. Ruggles

Philo T. Ruggles was an American author known for his work in the early 20th century. He is best recognized for his novel "A House with a History," which explores themes of memory and the passage of time through the lens of a historic home. Ruggles' writing reflects a fascination with the past and the stories embedded within physical spaces, contributing to the literary heritage of his era. His work invites readers to consider the significance of history in shaping personal and collective identities.

You May Also Like

6 picks
A architectura religiosa na Edade Média cover A architectura religiosa na Edade Média by Augusto Fuschini A B C of Gothic Architecture cover A B C of Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral / Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents cover A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral / Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents by George S. Phillips A guide to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in the city of New York / Fifth Edition cover A guide to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in the city of New York / Fifth Edition by Edward Hagaman Hall A History of Architecture in all Countries, Volume 1, 3rd ed. / From the Earliest Times to the Present Day cover A History of Architecture in all Countries, Volume 1, 3rd ed. / From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by James Fergusson A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. / From the Earliest Times to the Present Day cover A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. / From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by James Fergusson