The Early Canberra House: Living In Canberra 1911-1955
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Roger Pegrum
Binding: Paperback
Published: Canberra Times Fineprint , 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The Early Canberra House: Living In Canberra 1911-1955 presents a meticulous architectural and social history of Australia's capital city. This compelling volume chronicles the evolution of residential design and the daily lives of its inhabitants from its nascent stages through the mid-20th century. Roger Pegrum illustrates how early planning principles shaped the urban landscape and influenced domestic spaces. The narrative uncovers the unique challenges and innovations in creating a new city's housing stock, offering a vivid portrait of a community in development. It argues for the enduring legacy of these foundational years on Canberra's distinctive character.
Author: Roger Pegrum
Binding: Paperback
Published: Canberra Times Fineprint , 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The Early Canberra House: Living In Canberra 1911-1955 presents a meticulous architectural and social history of Australia's capital city. This compelling volume chronicles the evolution of residential design and the daily lives of its inhabitants from its nascent stages through the mid-20th century. Roger Pegrum illustrates how early planning principles shaped the urban landscape and influenced domestic spaces. The narrative uncovers the unique challenges and innovations in creating a new city's housing stock, offering a vivid portrait of a community in development. It argues for the enduring legacy of these foundational years on Canberra's distinctive character.