Homewood House

Homewood House

by Catherine Rogers Arthur

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"Baltimore's Homewood - a wedding gift from Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, to his son Charles, Jr. and his bride, Harriet Chew Carroll - stood on 130 acres of rolling meadow and forest and offered a picturesque view of the distant harbor." "In a lavishly illustrated, yet scholarly, study of this exquisite American residence, Catherine Rogers Arthur and Cindy Kelly explore Homewood's history, detailing its construction, reliving the Carroll family's experiences there, and recounting the expert restoration that preserves this landmark for generations to come. The book includes more than one hundred full-color photographs of the house's graceful exterior, its elegant rooms and furnishings, and the many architectural details that have made Homewood so beloved."--Jacket.

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    The book meticulously details Homewood's construction and architectural features. Which specific elements or design choices stood out to you most, and what do they reveal about the aesthetic values and technological capabilities of the early Federal period?

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    "Homewood House" doesn't just present a building; it tells the story of the Carroll family within its walls. How effectively do the authors integrate the personal lives and social standing of Charles Jr. and Harriet into the narrative of the house itself? What insights did you gain into domestic life for a prominent American family in the early 19th century?

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    Given that Charles Carroll Sr. was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, how does the story of Homewood and the Carroll family connect to broader themes of American identity, nation-building, or the ideals of the new republic?

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