Regarding Our Second Empire Mansard Victorian

Regarding our Second Empire Mansard Victorian

The Mansard originated during the Renaissance, although it was not called Mansard. The roof is characterized by 2 slopes on each of four sides. The lower slope is steeper than the upper slope. Dormers are often set in the slope. Other features are cornices at the top and base of the roof, brackets beneath the eaves and bay windows. The name Mansard is attributed to Francois Mansard (1598-1666), a carpenter in Paris. He revived interest in this style of architecture during the Baroque period, an age of ornate architecture and extravagance. In the 19th Century, Napoleon's nephew who was President of France, in a bloody coup d'etat established the Second Empire and set himself up as Emperor of France. During his rule, the mansard roof and other ornate elements in architecture were in vogue. Many fine examples can be found on the Cape notably in Provincetown and  Cotuit. If anyone knows of other high concentrations of Mansards on Cape Cod, please let me know. I would appreciate it.

The Perfect Getaway.... For a fabulous Cape Cod Summer Getaway

ABOUGHT THE HERITAGE MUSEUM

Charles Dexter bought the land in Sandwich ,which eventually became the Heritage Museum, in 1921. He owned a cotton textile company in New Bedford and spent summers in Sandwich. Dring that time he grew vegetables and plants. His interest in flowers and plants led him to develope several varieties of rododendrons. He gave many away and he didn't record his methods. After his death, the land was bought and sold many times before Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lilly III who founded Heritage Museums & Gardens purchased the land. There are spectacular  rhododendrons growing there and the display is stunning.  more at http://www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/

More about Green Briar Natue Center

The Maple Street Inn is a member of the Thorton Burgess Society-we support the work that is done there. Thorton Burgess was born in Sandwich. He wrote Children's books-170 of them. His purpose was to nurture the appreciation of nature in youngsters at an early age." The Adventures of Peter Cottontail" and "Old Mother West Wind" are two favorites. As he has said,"to inspire reverence for wildlife and concern for the natural environment", was the goal of his work. The Green Briar Center carries on this goal. Jelly Kitchen, Nature Trails, Flower Garden, workshops, lectures and outdoor activities-birdwatching, canoeing, etc.are ongoing all summer.

Stay at The Maple Street Inn and savor the Rhodendrum Festival

 

http://www.thorntonburgess.org/RhododendronFestival.htm

The Green Briar Nature Center and The Heritage Museum are teaming up with selected private gardens to offer  breath-taking tours of Rhododendrons in bloom. Click the above link for details. The Green Briar Nature Center is 4.8 miles from the Inn. Festivities at Green Briar will take place on Friday June 4th. The Heritage tour is on Saturday. Call 1-800-959-0208 for more information.

 The Cape Cod Central Railroad train is now running. Check the schedules @ http://www.capetrain.com/. The dinner train experience is something you don't want to miss.

Your table is waiting at the Maple Street Inn. Our breakfast can be served to you on our deck overlooking Mill Pond. Relax in the sun, breath in the clean air, listen to the birds chirping, while you read the morning paper and enjoy our gourmet breakfasts.