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The Cape Cod Cottage by William Morgan

The Cape Cod Cottage

William Morgan

WW Norton · Print & ebook · March 25, 2025

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Photographs and text trace Cape Cod cottages from origins to contemporary interpretations.
Themes
Cape Cod architecture, American domestic history, Home design
Genres
Residential Architecture, Architecture Photography, Vernacular Architecture

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A charming photographic study of the quintessential American house style Originally developed in the 1600s to withstand harsh Massachusetts winters, the Cape Cod cottage—with its central door and chimney, flanking windows, and steeply pitched roof—is an instantly recognizable architectural form. Thanks to its simple and versatile layout, it has been adapted in countless ways by modern builders, and remains one of the most popular styles of American house.

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In this photo essay—printed in beautiful black and white and accompanied by an insightful text—William Morgan traces the entire history of the Cape Cod cottage, from its Colonial origins, to the suburban starter homes of midcentury America, to the creative interpretations of contemporary architects. The images—most of them Morgan’s own—explore both the pleasingly understated exteriors and the cozy interiors of representative Cape Cod cottages. Newly reissued in a handsome hardcover edition, The Cape Cod Cottage will be the perfect gift for anyone who lives in one of these classic American homes.

Cape Cod Cottages

Photographs and text trace Cape Cod cottages from origins to contemporary interpretations.

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  • Black-and-white photographs of understated cottage exteriors
  • Views of cozy cottage interiors

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  • A history from Colonial origins through midcentury homes to contemporary interpretations

Where it sits

Residential Architecture65%
Architecture Photography54%
Vernacular Architecture50%

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Publisher categories

  • Residential Architecture
  • Regional Architecture
  • New England Travel
Authors
William Morgan
Publisher
WW Norton
Published
March 25, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cape Cod architecture · American domestic history · Home design
Reading lane
Residential Architecture