The Trustees - by Anna Kasabian (Paperback)

About the Book

"Set against the sapphire backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is the only known designed landscape of its size and kind still in existence in North America. This beautifully illustrated and practical guide provides history and context of the stunning country estate of plumbing magnate Richard T. Crane, Jr. and his family - its house built by architect David Adler in 1928 with period furnishings, its marvellous natural landscapes and extensive gardens designed by some of the century's most notable landscape architects - which draws many thousands of visitors each year"--

Book Synopsis

- The Trustees care for 118 special places - nearly 26,000 acres - all around Massachusetts

- Beautiful reservations and historic properties connect thousands of visitors with the natural, historical, and cultural treasures across Massachusetts

- Castle Hill, along with other Trustees properties, is one of the stunning locations featured in the acclaimed film Little Women (2019)

Set against the sapphire backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is today a National Historic Landmark and the only known designed landscape of its size and kind still in existence in North America. This beautifully illustrated and practical guide provides the history and context of the stunning country estate of plumbing magnate Richard T. Crane, Jr. and his family, which draws many thousands of visitors each year. It includes the house designed by architect David Adler in 1928, with period furnishings, and marvelous natural landscapes and extensive gardens designed by some of the century's most notable landscape architects such as Arthur Shurcliff and the Olmsted Brothers.

About the Author

Anna Kasabian is a freelance writer, journalist and the author of more than 15 books. She has written articles over the years on the Crane Estate for several publications, including Architectural Digest. She has also written many articles on interior design, architecture, art, garden design and home and garden preservations projects.