Product Description

Bricks and Brownstone: The New York Rowhouse 1783–1929 was first published in 1972, and remains the only book ever written on the New York row house. It has been met with impressive critical praise ever since and Rizzoli is proud to publish this revised and updated edition as the introductory volume in the new Rizzoli Classics program, dedicated to keeping in print important architecture titles.

Charles Lockwood looks at different architecture styles of the New York row house. The book is comprehensive, examining the history of New York's changing neighborhoods and the history of the various row house architectural styles--the Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Second Empire, as well as the eclectic but picturesque styles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The text and illustrations also delve into the architectural details, paying meticulous attention to all features, including doorways, glass, mantels, staircases, ceiling ornaments, and ironwork.

Twenty years later, this edition is updated to include specially commissioned new color photographs of interiors and exteriors of some of New York's most impressive homes. Also included is Best of the Brownstones Walking Tours, carefully detailed and illustrated with color photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131760 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-08
• Released on: 2003-11-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

About the Author
Charles Lockwood has written extensively on the subjects of architecture and cities. He has published many books, including Manhattan Moves Uptown, Greenwich Village: An Illustrated Guide, and Hollywood at Home. He has also written for the New York Times, New York Magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor. He lives in California.

Customer Reviews

NEW YORK CLASSIC
Simply a fantastic book on a most deserving subject. The author captures what makes NYC's brownstones so saught after and prized. New York City is blessed with an embarassment of rich's when it comes to classic townhomes and brownstones and they are given a scholarly treatment here. I highly recommend this book to anyone with any interest in classic row houses, fine architecture and craftsmanship, or just enjoy great books in general, you won't be disappointed.

If you're planning on buying a townhouse or you're just interested in them
there isn't a better book on this subject. I'm a Real Estate professional at Stribling & Associates. As such, I'm in and out of townhouses nearly on a daily basis. I have found this book to be an invaluable reference, as well as a joy to read. There's a tremendous amount of information contained in one place. Even those who already have great deal of knowledge, will discover new things in every chapter. I highly recommend this book to townhouse owners, prospective customers, & architects. Additionally, Historians or anyone with a love for, or interest in, the history of the City of New York will benefit greatly, as housing is an integral part of life in the world's greatest metropolis. --Jamie

If you love row-houses, craftsmanship, and architecture...
I am a fan of row-houses and row-house historic districts and this book was like candy for me. Not only are there lots of great pictures, there is also a wealth of information about the history behind the design and layout of the houses. It also includes 14 walking tours of historic districts. It's great.