Gingerbread Gems: Victorian Architecture of Cape May

Tina Skinner, 2004

Overview

Cape May presents a rich tapestry of Victorian architectural styles, distinguished by colorful facades and intricate ornamentation. This volume showcases examples of Carpenter Gothic, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Edwardian, American Bracketed Villa, and Stick Styles, primarily from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The structures are adorned with detailed woodwork, and the book highlights the work of notable architects Samuel Sloan and Frank Furness, alongside local designer Stephen Decatur Button. It serves as a visual record of summer cottages and guesthouses.

Who it's for

• Visitors to Cape May, New Jersey
• Enthusiasts of Victorian architecture
• Appreciators of exterior ornamentation

Key features

• Paperback binding
• 80 pages
• Published by Schiffer
• ISBN: 9780764319716
• Published in 2004
• Dimensions: 216x276 mm