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Houses of Boston's Back Bay Paperback – Import, January 1, 1967
by
Bainbridge Bunting
(Author)
With 250 superb illustrations to accompany his text, Bainbridge Bunting focuses on a significant architectural form-the town house-and chronicles its development throughout the period of the Back Bay's greatest growth.
- Print length511 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBelknap Press of Harvard University Press
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1967
- Dimensions6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
- ISBN-100674409019
- ISBN-13978-0674409019
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This truly fascinating book is a detailed chronicle of a district rich in meaning for architect, planner, historian, sociologist and lover of Americana ... With it all, insights are gained into the mores of those marvelous Bostonians and their equally marvelous city. (American Institute of Architects Journal)
Here is an excellent book. Although parts of residential Back Bay are now a century old, surprisingly little has been written about this brightest jewel in Boston's crown. So the book is twice welcome. Mr. Bunting...writes with authority yet with a clarity of style that makes for delightful reading.
--Edgar Packard Dean (New England Quarterly)
Bunting has made a distinguished contribution to cultural history in his perceptive use of domestic architecture to reflect and interpret the customs, ideas, and interests of an American generation in a setting peculiarly favorable for such a study.
--Madeleine Hook Rice (Journal of American History)
An immensely detailed but never tedious account of the development of a district celebrated for the intellectual and financial eminence of its inhabitants. (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Here is an excellent book. Although parts of residential Back Bay are now a century old, surprisingly little has been written about this brightest jewel in Boston's crown. So the book is twice welcome. Mr. Bunting...writes with authority yet with a clarity of style that makes for delightful reading.
--Edgar Packard Dean (New England Quarterly)
Bunting has made a distinguished contribution to cultural history in his perceptive use of domestic architecture to reflect and interpret the customs, ideas, and interests of an American generation in a setting peculiarly favorable for such a study.
--Madeleine Hook Rice (Journal of American History)
An immensely detailed but never tedious account of the development of a district celebrated for the intellectual and financial eminence of its inhabitants. (Royal Institute of British Architects)
From the Back Cover
This truly fascinating book is a detailed chronicle of a district rich in meaning for architect, planner, historian, sociologist and lover of Americana ... With it all, insights are gained into the mores of those marvelous Bostonians and their equally marvelous city.-American Institute of Architects Journal
About the Author
Bainbridge Bunting was Director of the Cambridge Historical Commission's Survey of Architectural History in Cambridge.
Product details
- Publisher : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press (January 1, 1967)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 511 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0674409019
- ISBN-13 : 978-0674409019
- Item Weight : 2.18 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,709,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,773 in Architecture Reference (Books)
- #2,401 in Architectural History
- #31,878 in U.S. State & Local History
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012
Even if you don't own property in the Back Bay but just love walking it's streets, you'll find this book a real treat. I first bought it when I was selling real estate in the area during the 1980's and it helped me immensely to understand the evolution of the neighborhood(s). I lost it during a move and was so happy to find that it was still in print. I only wish that it included more city areas.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015
If you love Back Bay architecture, this is a must for your collection.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
As advertised and speedy shipping.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2012
Everyone loves a story about the history of a building they are about to buy. This has details of all of Back Bay.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
Exactly what it says it is.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
great
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2010
I have owned a copy of this book for many years and am constantly referring to it to learn more about a specific building or a style of architecture.
You'll find the text easy to read, either in one sitting or over time. The author seems to know everything there is to know about the Back Bay's buildings.
There are not too many photos but the ones that are there show off buildings existing and long-gone. It would be wonderful if there could be an updated version with an expanded photo gallery.
An added treat: at the end of the book is a street-by-street, building-by-building list of which architect built which building and for whom. A great cheat sheet.
If you're looking for a companion purchase, "Gaining Ground" by Nancy Seasholes is great. More of a "coffee table" book than a straight read, it's full of fascinating information and images.
You'll find the text easy to read, either in one sitting or over time. The author seems to know everything there is to know about the Back Bay's buildings.
There are not too many photos but the ones that are there show off buildings existing and long-gone. It would be wonderful if there could be an updated version with an expanded photo gallery.
An added treat: at the end of the book is a street-by-street, building-by-building list of which architect built which building and for whom. A great cheat sheet.
If you're looking for a companion purchase, "Gaining Ground" by Nancy Seasholes is great. More of a "coffee table" book than a straight read, it's full of fascinating information and images.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2011
Bunting has put together a comprehensive study of the Back Bay's wide-ranging architecture and history. The book can be appreciated by the architectural scholar as well as the more casual reader.
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