Old Meeting Houses is a historical book written by John Russell Hayes in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the architecture and history of various meeting houses in New England. The author explores the evolution of meeting houses from the early colonial period to the 19th century.The book features beautiful illustrations and photographs of meeting houses, including floor plans and architectural details. The author describes the construction and design of these buildings, including the materials used, the layout ...
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Old Meeting Houses is a historical book written by John Russell Hayes in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the architecture and history of various meeting houses in New England. The author explores the evolution of meeting houses from the early colonial period to the 19th century.The book features beautiful illustrations and photographs of meeting houses, including floor plans and architectural details. The author describes the construction and design of these buildings, including the materials used, the layout of the interior, and the symbolism behind various elements.In addition to the architectural aspects, the book also delves into the social and cultural significance of meeting houses. The author discusses the role of these buildings in community life, as well as their use for religious and political gatherings.Old Meeting Houses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of New England. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and offers insights into the cultural and social significance of these iconic buildings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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