The years between the beginning of the twentieth century and the start of the First World War form a period of astounding American architectural creativity and growth. This unabridged and unaltered reprint of the rare 1911 publication offers today’s builders and restorers many vintage, authentic measured and scaled drawings – for a total of 183 detailed black and white plates – of every conceivable architectural feature: framing, beamed ceilings, window seats, fireplaces, furniture and much more. An informative introduction traces the history of the Radford Architectural Company. Architects, historians, carpenters, owners of old houses…etc. will cherish this influential and highly practical source from one of America’s most creative and enduring architectural periods.