Library

Echoes Of Harper’s Ferry

by James Redpath,

Published 1860 • 520pgs.

ISBN: 1436828805

This is a compilation of abolitionist writings put together by the James Redpath. The writings are full of anti-slavery writings, poems, letters, ect. and are commemorative of John Brown.

Harpers Ferry Houses: Houses of Historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

by Stowell Architects,

Published 2011 • 180pgs.

ISBN: 1441485783

This Second Edition guide to Harpers Ferry Houses, by Stowell Architects, compiles years of photos and research from ages past, the 1970’s, and updated data for the 21st Century. Internationally available, but born locally, this Unlimited Second Edition has over 300+ images, more text, and more references! It also contains RARE text that you may never find in any other book (even other editions of this book)!

The Making of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: A Devil, Two Rivers, and a Dream (American Association for State and Local History)

by Teresa S. Moyer, Paul A. Shackel,

Published 2007 • 264pgs.

ISBN: 0759110662

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is most widely known today for the attempted slave revolt led by John Brown in 1859, the nucleus for the interpretation of the current national park. Here, Moyer and Shackel tell the behind-the-scenes story of how this event was chosen and preserved for commemoration, providing lessons for federal, state, local and non-profit organizations who continually struggle over the dilemma about which past to present to the public. Professional and non-professional audiences alike will benefit from their important insights into how federal agencies interpret the past, and in turn shape public memory.

Uncommon Vernacular: The Early Houses of Jefferson County, West Virginia, 1735-1835

by John C. Allen, Jr.,

Published 2011 • 384pgs.

ISBN: 1933202874

Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes.

In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County’s historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area’s early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 buildings included in this work, from the plantation homes of the Washington family to the log houses of yeomen farmers, reveal the unique development of this region, as Allen categorizes structures and establishes patterns of construction, plan, and style.

Allen’s refreshing perspective illuminates the vibrant vernacular architecture of Jefferson County, connecting the housing of this area to the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley. Varying features of house siting, plan types, construction techniques, building materials, outbuildings, and exterior and interior detailing illustrate the blending of German, Scots-Irish, English, and African cultures into a distinct, regional style.

Adorned with over seven hundred stylish photographs by Walter Smalling and elegant drawings, floor plans, and maps by Andrew Lewis, Uncommon Vernacular explores and preserves this historic area’s rich architectural heritage.