Thatched Roofs and Open Sides

Download or read book Thatched Roofs and Open Sides written by Carrie Dilley and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.