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Recommendations... |  |  Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: A Practical Guide
by Byron D. Halsted
Earthy, barn-building theories of 1881 extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience. 257 illustrations.
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| |  Masterpieces of American Architecture
by Edward Warren Hoak, Willis Humphrey Church
Splendid survey of buildings from 1900 to 1930 features works by McKim, Mead & White; Pope; Platt; Gilbert; others. The Boston Public Library, Lincoln Memorial, Woolworth Building, many more. 189 photos. 77 black-and-white illustrations.
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 90 Houses of the Twenties: Cottages, Bungalows and Colonials
by Jens Pedersen, Daniel D. Reiff
This outstanding house plan catalog from a prominent Midwestern builder was issued in 1929. Full-color, beautifully realistic illustrations of colonials, bungalows, duplexes, and more are accompanied by floor plans and detailed descriptions of interiors.
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Products in Architecture | | | | | 90 Houses of the Twenties: Cottages, Bungalows and Colonials
by Jens Pedersen, Daniel D. Reiff
This outstanding house plan catalog from a prominent Midwestern builder was issued in 1929. Full-color, beautifully realistic illustrations of colonials, bungalows, duplexes, and more are accompanied by floor plans and detailed descriptions of interiors.
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|  | The American Vitruvius: An Architects' Handbook of Urban Design
by Werner Hegemann, Elbert Peets, Christiane Crasemann Collins
This classic encyclopedia of urban designs contains more than 1,200 plans, elevations, and perspective views. Its European and American buildings range from Renaissance structures to those of the 20th century.
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| | Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: A Practical Guide
by Byron D. Halsted
Earthy, barn-building theories of 1881 extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience. 257 illustrations.
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|  | The Building of Manhattan
by Donald A. Mackay, Donald A. Mackay
Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text explain construction above and below ground, including excavating subway lines and building bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.
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|  | A Chronology of Western Architecture
by Doreen Yarwood
Accessible to casual and serious readers alike, this outstanding visual survey ranges from 2000 BC to the 1980s. It features more than 1,000 photographs and drawings, plus commentaries that place each building in historical context.
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|  | Craftsman Bungalows: Designs from the Pacific Northwest
by Yoho & Merritt
This reprint of a rare catalog, showcasing the charming simplicity and cozy style of Craftsman bungalows, is filled with photos of completed homes, plus floor plans and estimated costs. An indispensable resource for architects, historians, and illustrators.
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|  | Designs and Ornaments from the Chapels of Notre Dame
by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Maurice Ouradou
These faithful reproductions of the cathedral's murals were executed after extensive 19th-century restorations. Sixty full-page plates are notable for their originality of design and for the soft, subtle harmony of their coloration.
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| |  | The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture
by Lester Burbank Bridaham, Ralph Adams Cram
Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. 572 illustrations.
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|  | Georgetown Houses of the Federal Period
by Deering Davis, Stephen P. Dorsey, Ralph Cole Hall
Classic study of 19 elegant brick houses constructed from 1780 to 1830, with detailed exterior and interior views of Riggs-Riley House, Tudor Place, Evermay, and more. Informative commentary on each structure.
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|  | Ideal Homes of the Thirties
by Ideal Homes, Daniel Reiff
Reprint of a rare 1933 catalog showcases 60 plans for two-story houses. Photographs (most in full color), floor plans, and text depict a variety of styles, including colonial, mission, foursquare, and bungalow.
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|  | Lost America, Volume I: From the Atlantic to the Mississippi
by Constance M. Greiff
A bittersweet tribute to America's disappearing architectural heritage, this collection of nearly 300 images of bridges, courthouses, churches, and other lost treasures honors the past and cautions preservation for the future.
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| |  | Luxury Apartment Houses of Manhattan: An Illustrated History
by Andrew Alpern
Lavishly illustrated volume provides detailed mini-histories of the Gramercy, Ansonia, Hotel des Artistes, Joseph Pulitzer's palatial residence, and many other luxurious lodgings. 175 illustrations — many from private sources — depict interiors and exteriors. Introduction. Index.
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| | Masterpieces of American Architecture
by Edward Warren Hoak, Willis Humphrey Church
Splendid survey of buildings from 1900 to 1930 features works by McKim, Mead & White; Pope; Platt; Gilbert; others. The Boston Public Library, Lincoln Memorial, Woolworth Building, many more. 189 photos. 77 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs
by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon
More than 50 illustrations of 34 major and minor English cathedrals and churches are included, as is background information on the religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans.
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|  | Old Mexico: An Architectural Pilgrimage
by Alfred C. Bossom
Facades, courtyards, gateways, towers, doors, balconies, windows, stairways, and other architectural elements are graphically preserved in this excellent record of classic Latin American architecture. 110 illustrations.
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|  | Old-Time American Cities and Sights CD-ROM and Book
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Greetings from Niagara Falls — and from San Francisco, Maine, Florida, and across the USA! Vintage postcards recapture the scenic grandeur of resort areas and bustling downtown streets. 262 images.
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