The Rise and Fall of America’s Octagon Houses: A Curious Architectural Legacy
The Rise and Fall of America’s Octagon Houses: A Curious Architectural Legacy
Step back in time to explore the surprising story behind America’s eight-sided homes. From Thomas Jefferson’s pioneering Poplar Forest to Orson Squire Fowler’s enthusiastic promotion, octagon houses captured mid-19th-century imaginations with their promise of efficiency, sunlight, and fresh air.
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