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OverviewSet against the sapphire backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is today a National Historic Landmark and the only known designed landscape of its size and kind still in existence in North America. This beautifully illustrated and practical guide provides the history and context of the stunning country estate of plumbing magnate Richard T. Crane, Jr. and his family, which draws many thousands of visitors each year. It includes the house designed by architect David Adler in 1928, with period furnishings, and marvellous natural landscapes and extensive gardens designed by some of the century's most notable landscape architects such as Arthur Shurcliff and the Olmsted Brothers. AUTHOR: Anna Kasabian is a freelance writer, journalist and the author of more than 15 books. She has written articles over the years on the Crane Estate for several publications, including Architectural Digest. She has also written many articles on interior design, architecture, art, garden design and home and garden preservations projects. SELLING POINTS: . The Trustees care for 118 special places - nearly 26,000 acres - all around Massachusetts . Beautiful reservations and historic properties connect thousands of visitors with the natural, historical, and cultural treasures across Massachusetts . Castle Hill, along with other Trustees properties, is one of the stunning locations featured in the acclaimed film Little Women (2019) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anna KasabianPublisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Weight: 0.282kg ISBN: 9781785512544ISBN 10: 1785512544 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 23 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAnna Kasabian is a freelance writer, journalist and the author of more than 15 books. She has written articles over the years on the Crane Estate for several publications, including Architectural Digest. She has also written many articles on interior design, architecture, art, garden design and home and garden preservations projects. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |