Thatched Roofs and Open Sides: The Architecture of Chickees and Their Changing Role in Seminole Society

Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Award of Excellence for a Book

In Thatched Roofs and Open Sides, Carrie Dilley reveals the design, construction, history, and cultural significance of the chickee, the unique Seminole structure made of palmetto and cypress. Dilley illustrates how the multipurpose structure has developed over time to meet the changing needs of the Seminole Tribe.

© 2018 University Press of Florida (Libro electrónico): 9780813063690

Fecha de lanzamiento

Libro electrónico: 7 de septiembre de 2018