"The Hammond-Harwood House: A Registered National Historic Landmark" by Anonymous is a historical exploration of an iconic mid-18th century house. The book journeys through the house's origins, built for a Maryland patriot in 1774, and puts a spotlight on the artistry used to construct the house. The story shares details about the life of Matthias Hammond and the amazing design by William Buckland, who was known for Georgian architecture. Legends, exquisite details, and elegant 18th-century furnishings are unveiled, along with tales of visitors and families who lived there. The transformation of the house into a museum that protects its legacy and displays colonial society is shared at the end of the story.
The Hammond-Harwood House: A Registered National Historic Landmark
By Anonymous
Step back in time as an architectural masterpiece built for a patriot becomes a window into colonial society.
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About the AuthorAnonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.
Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.
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