This short overview of the cracker style was also adapted from this work of. This book provides a history of florida woodframe architecture, from the simplest singlepen homesteads to the latest. This book provides a history of florida wood frame architecture, from the simplest singlepen homesteads to the latest homes at seaside, and includes several floor plans for new adaptations of classic cracker architecture. To learn about cracker architecture from an expert, i recommend you read classic cracker, floridas woodframe vernacular architecture. A log cabin with a single room with one door and a few. From vernacular to spectacular houses hudson valley new york. Materials are generally available through interlibrary loan from the circulating collection of the state library. See more ideas about house styles, cracker house and architecture. Significant design influence for our new homes has been found in classic cracker, floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by ronald w.
Florida cracker becomes hot at upscale developments. Floridas wood frame vernacular architecture, in which he will delve deeper into the architectural style linked so closely to the early development of our region. He is a specialist in the area of florida vernacular architecture and the author of classic cracker, floridas woodframe vernacular architecture. Floor plan by ron haase and as seen in the book classic cracker floridas woodframe vernacular architecture golf view house dusk view of. How houses changed lifestyles of the hudson valley dutch, 17001730 by harrison frederick meeske with photographs by geoffrey gross and an i ntroduction by roderic h. The florida cracker vernacular architectural aesthetic. They considered their geographical region and associated climate, the topography, the sun s seasonal intensity, altitude, and azimuth, wind patterns, precipitation, and more. Florida s woodframe vernacular architecture hardcover october 1, 2008 on.
Floor plan by ron haase and as seen in the book classic cracker floridas woodframe vernacular architecture golf view house dusk view of the two story screened porch and courtyard. Floridas lsta program is administered by the department of states division of library and information services. Mar 26, 2017 modern tiny houses boast historic lineage. The ninth florida regiment in the confederate army. In the book, classic cracker floridas woodframe vernacular architecture, author ronald w. Its a long long long way from miami beach, but a true representation of cracker heritage. By the way, vernacular originally meant words that are spoken. Cracker architecture a native style frontier florida. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. His book, classic cracker is an enthusiastic and detailed account of haases search for these woodframe homes.
No cheese, pleasei just returned from the chrysalis remodeling awards jury in jacksonville, where i was reminded of one of the great american house types. He is also a professor emeritus of the university of florida school of architecture. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Winner of the 1993 lopresti award for excellence in art publishing cracker homes take the best advantage of the climate and terrain of florida. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture ronald w. This guide from the state library explores florida architecture, from cathedrals to cracker houses. The florida cracker is a classic and unique architectural home style of the united states.
Useppa island has from its modern day inception restricted the architecture on the island to this old florida style. Pdf the florida cracker vernacular architectural aesthetic. Florida s woodframe vernacular architecture by ronald w. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture paperback september 01, 1992 quantity add to cart sku. This short overview of the cracker style was also adapted from this work of literature. Florida cracker architecture is a style of vernacular architecture typified by a woodframe house. To learn about cracker architecture from an expert, i recommend you read classic cracker, floridas woodframe vernacular architecture, a 1992 pineapple press book by architect ronald w. This book provides a history of florida woodframe architecture, from the simplest singlepen homesteads to the latest homes at seaside, and includes several floor plans for new adaptations of classic cracker architecture. Haases research inspired him to design contemporary homes based on the energy efficiency and environmental synergy of cracker farmhouses. Haase moved from new hampshire to take a job as a professor of architecture at the university of florida in the 1980s his book, classic cracker is an enthusiastic and detailed account of haases search for these woodframe homes. This guide from the state library explores florida architecture, from cathedrals to cracker houses, ranging from colonial to present times. The book describes what a cracker house looks like, how a family turns a house into a home through design and rons personal journey with the style.
Cracker homes take the best advantage of the climate and terrain of florida. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture includes diagrams explaining the. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by ronald w haase 19920901 paperback 1656 4. Episode 15 of a history of central florida podcasts.
Florida cracker becomes hot at upscale developments wsj. Haase takes us through the history of this style and the original floridians that designed and built these homes. The fathers passion caught hold of the younger haase. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners. The vernacular architecture of 19th century florida dwellings was known as cracker.
Blackburn, published by purple mountain press, ltd. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture haase, ronald w on. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture, the term cracker originally referred to country folk in southern. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by ronald w. The designs and layouts as pointed out mainly came from further north, and these farmhouse settler types have not in the main become a staple of florida style.
Architecture in florida division of library and information. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture composed by ronald w. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by haase, ronald w. By definition, vernacular architecture eliminates any superfluous design. Oct 31, 2012 today, cracker refers to the unpretentious people and architecture found on farms and in rural communities still sprinkled throughout these peninsular and panhandle wetlands. Enjoy a happy hour reception, artist lecture and presentation, art show, and book signing. Ipen cracker house a more advanced version of the singlepen cracker house, this is the plantation home of cracker architecture. It is common to term this approach to design vernacular.
This book provides a history of florida woodframe architecture, from the simplest singlepen homesteads to the latest homes at seaside, and includes sever. Florida cracker refers to colonialera english pioneer settlers and their descendants. Ipen cracker house a more advanced version of the single. Vernacular refers to early building designs that were based on where people lived, how they lived, and their culture. A history of central florida podcast series explores central floridas history through the artifacts found in local area museums and historical societies. Mar 19, 2020 in the early 90s, ron published classic cracker. Florida cracker architecture is a style of vernacular architecture typified by a wood frame house. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture includes diagrams explaining the building methods of the. Today, cracker refers to the unpretentious people and architecture found on farms and in rural communities still sprinkled throughout these peninsular and panhandle wetlands. They considered their geographical region and associated climate, the topography, the suns seasonal intensity, altitude, and azimuth, wind patterns, precipitation, and. Modern tiny houses boast historic lineage orlando sentinel.
There was no air conditioning, and the new immigrants to the sunshine state had. All cracker style homes had two key elements which were employed. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture, the term cracker originally referred to country folk in southern georgia who cracked their corn to make meal. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture sarasota, fl.
Celebrating florida cracker architecture visit sarasota. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture, haase takes us on an intimate tour of the utilitarian wooden structures built by early settlers in north florida. The openframed structures were typically constructed of cypress logs and the. Sprinkled with quotations by marjorie kinnan rawlings. It was widespread in the 19th century and is still popular with some developers as a source of design themes. It was widespread in the 19th century and is still popular with. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture 2017 the last house.
Ron haase is professor emeritus at the school of architecture, university of florida where he taught design and historic preservation. Valid as a way of preserving a particular piece of heritage. These houses, raised high off the ground and surrounded by shady porches, respond both to the warm climate and to the very idea of living side by side. Art thru architecture the work of ron haase flickr. Useppa island cottages new island retreat homes for sale. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by ronald w haase isbn. Floridas woodframe vernacular architecture by haase, ronald w isbn. From vernacular to spectacular houses hudson valley new. Learn about the doublepen house, the classic dogtrot, the foursquare georgian, the cracker townhouse, and much more with this exploration of floridas orginal architecture. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. A presentation and art show by architect and painter, ron haase who specialized in the area of florida vernacular architecture and is the author of classic cracker, floridas woodframe vernacular architecture.