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Over the last half century, historic preservation has been on the rise in American cities and towns, from urban renewal and gentrification projects to painstaking restoration of Victorian homes and architectural landmarks. In this book, Nancy R. Hiller brings together individuals with distinctive styles and perspectives, to talk about their passion for preservation. They consider the meaning of place and what motivates those who work to save and care...
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Description, history and restoration record of a restored quintessential early Cape house in Provincetown, MA. Featuring a history of seven generations of ownership by the Miller family with background on commerce and change in Provincetown. Also includes detailed description of the house and property.
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This is a thorough and profusely illustrated guide to building a timber-frame house. Grounded in ancient tradition, timber-frame construction is admirably suited to fulfill today's need for durable, energy-efficient housing and other building needs. First published in 1977, this book is now in its ninth printing and is established as a classic in the field.
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Having been one the most successful boomtowns of the early twentieth century, Atlanta saw a transition from a town known for its Southern charm and history to a business hub. The result is a colorful mix of antebellum restorations and modern styles.
Art Deco brought cosmetic and theatrical elements to facades and interiors with examples like the Southern Bell Telephone Company Building, the Atlanta City Hall, and the W. W. Orr Doctors Building. Meanwhile,...
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A stunning presentation of nineteenth-century color gouache and watercolor archival drawings and paintings of New Orleans neighborhoods from the New Orleans Notarial Archives, this volume pays tribute to the tremendous architectural richness of the Crescent City in its presentation of what old, renovated, restored, and new buildings not only might look like, but how they should look. An educational tool, home-builder's resource, architectural pattern...
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Within the vast tapestry of human history, the contributions of ancient India stand as a testament to the brilliance, innovation, and wisdom of its people. The land that nurtured countless civilizations and witnessed the rise and fall of mighty empires also served as the cradle of remarkable discoveries and advancements across various domains of human endeavor. From the realms of science and mathematics to the realms of philosophy, arts, and technology,...
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La Carrera de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Lima publica este quinto texto como parte de la Colección Encuentros, con el objetivo de poner en valor el trabajo de importantes figuras de la arquitectura peruana.
Esta edición es singular, ya que modifica el esquema de contenido que hemos venido trabajando en ediciones anteriores. Esto se debe a que el arquitecto José García Bryce no solo desarrolló importantes obras de arquitectura, sino también...
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These 53 magnificent drawings by a distinguished architect recapture landmarks of colonial America. Originally published in 1922, Otto Reinhold Eggers' portfolio of pencil sketches depicts historic structures in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore as well as those of smaller towns in Connecticut, Virginia, and elsewhere. Images of churches, municipal structures, homes, and other architectural gems range from the majesty of St. Paul's Chapel,...
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El investigador nos comparte, a partir de una sólida documentación hemerobibliográfica, el registro de personajes protagónicos de esta preparatoria: sus fundadores, directores y cuerpo académico, incluso algunos salvados del olvido. Y a los que ya están en el registro de la historia nos los hace sentir vigentes, ¡vivos!.
A la calidad del texto hay que agregar lo artístico del material fotográfico y el valioso rescate de algunas imágenes...
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Welcome to "Island Escapes: Discovering 40 Treasures in Italy's Archipelagos." In the pages that follow, embark on a captivating journey through the sun-kissed shores and enchanting landscapes of Italy's diverse and breath-taking islands. Each page of this book is an invitation to explore the hidden gems, cultural wonders, and natural beauty that define the unique character of 40 Italian islands.Italy, renowned for its rich history, art, and culinary...
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Mary W. Chase died on Nantucket Island just over one hundred years ago, but she is still there, in the house she once lived in, and she wants to keep it that way--but first she must somehow contact a group of children who are interested in preserving historic homes on the island.
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Kanopy Streaming
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2014.
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Vincent Scully is likely the best-known living art historian in the United States today. Until recently, he was still teaching at his alma mater, Yale University, where a wide variety of students were drawn to his undergraduate history of art and architecture courses. For years, Scully's deep engagement with the subject and his passionate presentation style have inspired his students to value these subjects. Many of them have gone on to become prominent...
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Restoring a truly dilapidated historic structure is exciting but offers many challenges, as discovered by the author as he undertook to save a 1923 Tudor Revival Cotswold stone cottage. His story of the process and the final outcome tells with good detail the entire story, from acquiring the property with the help of a local restoration nonprofit to finding a buyer. In the process of bringing the cottage back to life, the author found out more about...
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A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to all of West Virginia's 17 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos of them. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge. A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types.
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A Source book for Photographers and ExplorersDescriptions to all of Kentucky's over 13 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos of each one. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge.A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types.
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A new guide to the more than 50 historic Covered Bridges in the New Hampshire area. Up to date information on each one. Included for each bridge are detailed directions and GPS coordinates. If you've ever spent time looking for a Covered Bridge and couldn't find it, or found that it was no longer there, you understand why it is important to have current information. The is a photo of each site as well as photo tips peculiar to that bridge. Some history...
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A Source book for Photographers and ExplorersDescriptions to all of Vermont's Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as multiple photos of each one. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge.A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types.Self Guided Tours which cover every bridge.
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Martello Towers Worldwide follows the history of the Martello tower from the construction of the early towers built to protect the Mediterranean shores of Spain and Italy right up to the final towers built in the United Kingdom during the First World War.
The book is illustrated with a large number of contemporary and historic photographs, drawings and plans, a very large number of which were not included in the earlier Towers of Strength. These...
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A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to Connecticut's 8 Remaining Historic Covered BridgesPhotos of each BridgeHistory of Covered BridgesGPS PositionsWritten driving directionsIndividual Bridge informationPhoto tips for each bridgeSelf guided tourReview of the Truss Types
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