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Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans And Details

  • Rich Pictorial Record of Actual Mid- to Late- Victorian Designs
  • Features Drawn to Scale Engravings, and Drawings of Architectural Details
  • Inexpensive Treasury of Authentic Century-Old Plans and Details
$8.95

The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter 1830

  • Profusely Illustrated Introduction to Greek Architecture
  • Features an Ionic Capital, Doric Cornice, Corinthian Pedestal, etc.
  • Each Items is Superbly Drawn and Described
$19.95

Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston

  • Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
  • Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
  • Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95

Building The Timber Frame House: Revival of a Forgotten Craft

  • A How-To Guide and An Inside-Out Look at Timber Framing
  • Includes a History of the Timber Framed Building
  • Illustrated with Photographs & Line Drawings
$21.95

Wrought Iron in Architecture

  • Study of the Many Uses and Adaptations of Wrought Iron in Architecture
  • 400 Excellent Illustrations Chronicle the Evolution and History
  • Contains Numerous Examples from the 14th Century to the Present
$24.95

The Building of the Panama Canal

  • Larger-Than-Life True Story of Adventure, Ordeal & Accomplishment
  • 164 Magnificent Historic Photos & Well-Researched Text
  • Documents Hardships, Leisure Activity, Feats & Failures, Exotic Settings…
$17.95

Lighthouses Of New England

  • Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
  • Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
  • Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95

Build A Classic Timber-framed House

  • Complete Instructions on Building a Timber-Framed House
  • Follows the Traditional "Hall-and-Parlor" Home Design
  • Build a House Able To Meet the Needs of any Growing Family
$21.95

The Railroad Station: an Arch. History

  • Chronicles the Evolution of the Railroad Station
  • 230+ Superb Illustrations Bring To Life Its Fascinating Story
  • A Great Cavalcade of Architecture
$19.95

Philadelphia Theaters a Pictorial Architectural History

  • Illustrates the Architectural History of Americas Former Theatrical Capital
  • Includes Over One Hundred Photographs and Drawings
  • Documents the Varied Architecture of Theatres from 1766 to 1900
$19.95

Philadelphia Then And Now

  • 60 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
  • Includes an Informative Introduction & Extensive Captions
  • See City Hall, Logan Square, the Betsy Ross House, Shubert Theatre, etc.
$16.95

Field Guide To New England Barns

  • Definitive Text on New England Barns
  • Covers Structure, Traditions, and Innovations
  • Invaluable in Understanding the Story Behind these Artifacts
$19.95

Castles: Their Construction & History

  • Traces the History of the Castle from its Ancient Roots to the 16th Century
  • Profusely Illustrated – Takes Reader on a Tour of over 120 Famous Castles
  • Explains Every Feature of Construction
$13.95

Victorian Houses: A Treasury of Lesser-Known Examples

  • Introduces the Reader to Lesser-Known Victorian Architecture
  • Includes Excellent Photography Accompanied by Incisive Commentaries
  • Includes the Many Styles and Types of Victorian Homes
$17.95

Washington, D.C., Then and Now

  • 69 Sites Shown in Detailed Black & White Photos, Past & Present
  • Features Captions Brimming with Authentic Historic Detail
  • Shows: Capitol in Various Stages, White House, Pennsylvania Ave., etc.
$24.95
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