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1977
GUSN-169851
The doorways of East Lexington, Mass., are graced with an Asher Benjamin-inspired style. By working with his pattern books, the country carpenter found comfort in the celebrated architect's use of the Greek Revival style. This article takes a look at some of the doorways in East Lexington which owe their form to Benjamin's designs.
Article ID 232
SC001
Old-Time New England
SC001.1977.067.247.001
The doorways of East Lexington, Mass., are graced with an Asher Benjamin-inspired style. By working with his pattern books, the country carpenter found comfort in the celebrated architect's use of the Greek Revival style. This article takes a look at some of the doorways in East Lexington which owe their form to Benjamin's designs.
Volume 67, Number 247 (Winter/Spring, 1977)
Reinhardt, Elizabeth W. (Author)
Grady, Anne A. (Author)
(1977). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
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Boston, Mass.
Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Old Time New England
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