The Parson Mason House in Castine, Maine

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A 1797 house built for a minister in Castine, MN, a town known for its lovely harbor and rich history, has been restored as a house museum by Leila and Jim Day. The restoration benefited greatly from the couple's dedication to research, historical accuracy and historical aesthetics.

Author: Handler, Mimi
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1999
Castine, Maine

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A garden in Castine, Maine

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The garden has no conventional front or back to it so that onlookers have more than one vantage point. Roth attributes its spontaneous look to the process of trial and error, repetition and practice. Its balance of color depends not just on continuity but also on blooming time.

Author: Handler, Mimi
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1999
Behavior, Design and construction, Gardens, Roth, Barbara

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Living in the Short House

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The Short House in Massachusetts never fails to catch the attention of passersby. The house is a shining example of early American architecture and features an interior decorated with high quality reproduction furniture, American paintings and a mix of colors and patterns.

Author: Handler, Mimi
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1999
Massachusetts

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Subjects list: Remodeling and renovation, Historic buildings, Historic sites
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