Jones, Sydney R. (Sydney Robert) 1881-1966 creator Holme, Charles 1848-1923 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Old Houses in Holland" by Sydney R. Jones is a detailed architectural account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Dutch domestic architecture, highlighting the influence of historical, geographical, and cultural contexts on the design of buildings. It serves as both a historical record and an aesthetic appreciation of the unique architectural features found in Holland. The opening of the text introduces the main themes of the book, establishing a focus on how the structure and design of houses in Dutch towns reflect the everyday lives of their inhabitants. It presents an overview of the architectural evolution in Holland, emphasizing the interplay between natural elements—such as water management—and human ingenuity in shaping the built environment. The introduction also hints at a rich examination of specific architectural styles, materials, and decorative elements that define the old houses, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their enduring charm and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Illustrated by the author, with some additional plates in colour after other artists. Release date is 2019-11-09 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Architecture, Domestic -- Netherlands NA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60658 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60658 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134410.0 60658