Our Governors' Mansions [Hardcover]

Cathy Keating (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

Every one of America's official governors' residences has a story to tell, and rooms filled with elegant furniture, fine art, exceptional decorative objects, and fascinating historical artifacts. Led by Cathy Keating, First Lady of the state of Oklahoma, this book takes readers behind the scenes on a tour of these grand houses. 300 color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

This lusciously illustrated large-size book is inviting to learn from and to browse. From one end of the country to the other, from top to bottom, the authors travel to every state capital to give a tour of governors' mansions. From classic Greek Revival motif to soaring Second Empire design to long-and-low ranch style, each executive residence is distinctive in its own way, and each has a story behind it--of its design, construction, and usage over the years. And the authors tell each individual house's story with verve. Once readers open this book's covers to zero in on their home state, they will find it difficult not to keep reading about every one of these fascinating dwellings. For travelers as well as history and architecture buffs. Brad Hooper

Product Details

• Hardcover: 376 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; First edition. edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810936887
• ISBN-13: 978-0810936881
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #966,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Governors' Mansions, November 27, 1999

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Clay in Alabama (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Governors' Mansions (Hardcover)

For years I have looked for a book about the Governors' Mansions of the United States. This book was recommended to me by the director of Alabama's Governor's Mansion and I was very excited and proud to get it! With beautiful pictures and interesting stories of every mansion this book is a real gem. It is a great book for anyone interested in history, architecture, or interior decorating. Our country is indebted to First Lady Kathy Keating for all her hard work.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent coffee table book, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Our Governors' Mansions (Hardcover)

This book dedicates 4-5 pages to each Governor's mansion in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Written history of each home is included, as well as pictures of the different mansion's exteriors and interiors. At the end of the book are addresses to contact any of the 50 Governors or First Ladies of the United States...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating, rare look at historic governors' homes, October 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Our Governors' Mansions (Hardcover)

Believe it or not, this is the first of its kind, a complete look at every occupied governors' residence in the nation. This is a fun read with interesting historic tidbits about these beautiful homes. Great pictures too!