1 Shaker Communities: The Establishment of Shakerism in America 19
2 Meeting Houses: The Standardization of Worship 35
3 Dwelling Houses: Structures for Communal Life 49
4 Offices and Stores: Interaction with the World 77
5 Barns, Stables, and Sheds: Agriculture and Innovation 89
6 Workshops and Mills: Perfection through Labor 103
7 Laundry Buildings: Perfection through Cleanliness 121
8 School Houses: Shaping Shakers through Education 131
9 Infirmaries: Healing the Sick 137
10 Outbuildings: The Diversity of the Shaker Landscape 143
11 Burying Grounds: Reminders of Salvation 151
12 The Legacy of Shaker Architecture 155.