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--photo: Carol M. Highsmith-
The Gamble House, by brothers Charles and Henry Greene, is one of the high watermarks of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The design is partly inspired by the wood-building vernacular traditions. Wide terraces and sleeping porches facilitate indoor-outdoor living. The Greenes designed every inch of the house and all of its contents, including the furniture, carpets, silverware, and linens.
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Comments (6)
This is such an amazing building. The craft is beyond anything we can do today. It should be higher than 66.
Posted by Tim | February 14, 2007 12:51 PM
Posted on February 14, 2007 12:51
As seen in the Back to the Future movies.
Posted by Tom Dillenbeck | March 10, 2007 12:50 AM
Posted on March 10, 2007 00:50
This house is big but not a mansion. You could easily imagine youself in it. The 'floating cloud' theme repeated in beams, window and door muntins is peaceful and graceful. The workmanship is beyond compare. The landscaping is as thoughtful and integrated as the interior. Though it is perfect in almost every way, it looks unstudied. This is my #1.
Posted by Claire | March 15, 2007 1:08 AM
Posted on March 15, 2007 01:08
The most beautiful house ever built, bar none. My #1 as well.
Posted by Mike Borg | March 15, 2007 2:15 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 14:15
It is not only well done inside, but it fits into the neighborhood. It just belongs exactly where it is.
Posted by John | March 27, 2007 5:04 PM
Posted on March 27, 2007 17:04
When I first visited this house I had tears in my eyes when standing in the entryway at the start of the tour.The design and craftsmanship can not be described to those that have not been there.
Yes,number sixtysix is way off the mark...David
Posted by David W. Schlueter | April 1, 2007 7:29 PM
Posted on April 1, 2007 19:29