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The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

A Cultural and Architectural History

By: Heli Meltsner

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The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

A Cultural and Architectural History

By: Heli Meltsner

Ever since the English settled in America, extreme poverty and the inability of individuals to support themselves and their families have been persistent problems. In the early nineteenth century, many communities established almshouses, or "poorhouses," in a valiant but ultimately failed attempt to assist the destitute, including the sick, elderly, unemployed, mentally ill and orphaned, as well as unwed mothers, petty criminals and alcoholics. This work details the rise and decline of poorhouses in Massachusetts, painting a portrait of life inside these institutions and revealing a history of constant political and social turmoil over issues that dominate the conversation about welfare recipients even today. The first study to address the role of architecture in shaping as well as reflecting the treatment of paupers, it also provides photographs and histories of dozens of former poorhouses across the state, many of which still stand.

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McFarland

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0786490977

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9780786490974

The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

A Cultural and Architectural History

By: Heli Meltsner

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A Cultural and Architectural History

By: Heli Meltsner

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The Arts and Crafts Houses of Massachusetts

A Style Rediscovered

By: Heli Meltsner

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The Arts and Crafts Houses of Massachusetts

A Style Rediscovered

By: Heli Meltsner

At the opening of the twentieth century, Massachusetts architects struggled to create an authentic new look that would reflect their clients' increasingly informal way of life. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement in England, the result was a charming style that proved especially appropriate for the rapidly expanding suburbs and vacation houses in the state--charming but overlooked, principally because the style is somewhat difficult to describe. The Arts and Crafts Houses of Massachusetts brings these homes, hidden in plain sight, the attention they deserve. Meticulously researched and with abundant color photos, the book is the only work focusing on the state's Arts and Crafts domestic architecture and the only one to include an illustrated field guide. It is also the first book to explore the use of this cutting-edge style in designing buildings for estate servants, transit workers, and renters--groups that historically lacked access to professionally designed homes.

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Bauhan Pub

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087233273X

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9780872332737

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The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

The Poorhouses of Massachusetts

The Arts and Crafts Houses of Massachusetts

The Arts and Crafts Houses of Massachusetts

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