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

Dilley, Carrie

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.

EAN

9780813064925

Publisher

University Press of Florida

Published

25 September 2018

Pages

216