Architecture - Historic Preservation - General

The Tampa Bay Hotel opened in 1891 and was the jewel of Henry Plant's vast transportation empire. The 511-room winter resort towered above Tampa's scrub pines and rustic streets. Its Moorish Revival architecture with silver minarets, cupolas, and domes glistened under the Florida sun....

Architectural majesty rising from the bayou. Travel back in time to one of New Orleans' oldest historic homes. The Pitot House retains its architectural purity and significance because of the Louisiana Landmarks Society's efforts in preservation. A traditional Creole country home, the structure remains...

Guide to Historic Plymouth: Localities and Objects of Interest is a book written by Alfred Stevens Burbank and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historic town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and provides a detailed description of the localities and objects...

The Archaic Maya Inscriptions is a book written by J.T. Goodman and first published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Maya civilization and their inscriptions, focusing on the period from 2000 BC to 250 AD. The author provides a...

The centenary Art Deco movement is often neglected at the peripheries of architectural history of Asia and Hong Kong. This volume is the first study relating Art Deco architecture in the city with local socioeconomic and political contexts, adopts the theoretical lens to examine...

Discover the fascinating history and current renaissance of La Pagode, a legendary temple of art house cinema in the heart of Paris. La Pagode--an emblem of Japanism in Paris--was built in 1896, commissioned by François-Emile Morin as a token of love and an extravagant...

""Excavations at Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico"" is a comprehensive archaeological study conducted by Gareth W. Lowe. The book explores the ancient Mesoamerican city of Chiapa de Corzo, located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. The author provides a detailed account of the...

Author: Richard Walden HaleISBN-10: 1258257610ISBN-13: 9781258257613Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2012Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.58d

American Antiquities And Discoveries In The West is a book written by Josiah Priest, an American historian and writer, and published in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the various archaeological discoveries and ancient ruins found in the western part of the...

Human-Centered Built Environment Heritage Preservation addresses the question of how a human-centred conservation approach can and should change practice. For the most part, there are few answers to this question because professionals in the heritage conservation field do not use social science research methodologies...

Full of American cliches and historic landmarks in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Washington, DC., INTRIGUE THROUGH TIME is a wonderful read, a page turner and an exciting foray into antique dealings and an aspiring love relationship that unfolds amidst intrigue and excitement in a New...

This book is a catalogue of the estate of the late William Duke of Powis in the county of Northampton. It provides an in-depth look at the property and its features, including its lands, buildings, and contents. The book is an essential resource for...

This introduction to historic preservation goes well beyond the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and shows how wood, stone, masonry, and metal were used in the past and how adaptive re-use can be employed to bring modern amenities to historic structures. The...

This volume spans continents and centuries, exploring diverse topics through interdisciplinary research approaches. These compelling studies of pivotal cases in architectural history illuminate the multifaceted challenges facing the field today. The essays highlight both the invaluable nature of our global architectural heritage and the...

Calvert Vaux (1824-1895), better known as an architect, is most frequently remembered as Frederick Law Olmsted's partner in the design of Central Park, primarily of its fanciful architectural structures. In this visionary book, Francis R. Kowsky illuminates Vaux's work as a landscape architect through...

Ancient Mexico: An Introduction To The Pre-Hispanic Cultures by Frederick A. Peterson is a comprehensive book that explores the history and culture of Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The book provides an overview of the various pre-Hispanic cultures that existed in...

The Book of Topiary is a comprehensive guide to the art of topiary, written by Charles H. Curtis and first published in 1904. The book covers everything from the history of topiary to the different types of plants that are best suited for topiary...

North African Prelude: The First Seven Thousand Years is a historical book written by David Welch and Stuart Galbraith. The book explores the rich and diverse history of North Africa, from the prehistoric era to the present day. The authors delve into the region's...

Delve into the fascinating world of sepulchral monuments and local history with William Thomas Vincent's "In Search Of Gravestones Old And Curious." This meticulously prepared republication explores the rich tapestry of England's cemeteries and gravestones, offering a glimpse into the lives and times of...

The first book to study the interior as a specific concept, this fresh new interpretation of a contemporary situation brings together an eclectic and novel array of historical and theoretical material in a wide-ranging account of the domestic interior.Author: Charles RiceISBN-10: 0415384680ISBN-13: 9780415384681Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

The papers in this volume, the first in a new series on cultural heritage management, are written by specialists in their fields whose expertise cover many areas of cultural heritage management, from the theoretical to the practical, tangible to intangible heritage, from cutting edge...

The use of computers in archaeology is entering a new phase of unparalleled development, moving on from a specialist methodology on the margins to a powerful practical and analytical tool used across all areas of archaeological interest. With a thorough examination of the ways...

Author: Fred J. Baxter a. I. a. EmeritusISBN-13: 9798318812590Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2026Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.18d

Author: Fred J. Baxter a. I. a. EmeritusISBN-13: 9798318812583Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2026Pages: 70Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.31d

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Djenné, in modern day Mali, is exalted as an enduring wonder of the ancient African world by archaeologists, anthropologists, state officials, architects and travel writers. In this revealing study, the author critically examines how the politics of heritage...

Architectural Encounters in Asia Pacific explores the architecture of colonial trade and industry, revealing a complex network of transnational connections across the built heritage of the world's most dispersed and culturally diverse region. A wide-ranging collection of case studies uncover these forgotten connections, drawing...

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, founded by artist and craftsman William Morris in 1877, sought to preserve the integrity of historic buildings by preventing unnecessary repairs and additions. William Morris's intention and that of the SPAB, as outlined by the original...

A new title in the Flame Tree Pocket Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production. Featuring lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a magnetic side flap. Perfect slipped into handbags, for personal use or as a dazzling gift....

Inductive Metrology: Or The Recovery Of Ancient Measures From The Monuments is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published in 1877. The book explores the methods used by ancient civilizations to measure length, weight, and capacity, and how these measures were...

Author: Frank Roy FraprieISBN-10: 1436596327ISBN-13: 9781436596329Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2008Pages: 496Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d

The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians is a comprehensive book that delves into the history, culture, and society of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Written by A. Bothwell Gosse, a renowned Egyptologist, the book provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and...

This book examines the influence of architectural design in the conservation of historic buildings by discussing in detail an important building complex in Rome: the Temple of Venus and Rome, the monastery of Santa Maria Nova and the church of Santa Francesca Romana. As...

Architecture History, Theory and Preservation critically explores the historic development, theoretical underpinnings and conservation practices of architecture. Complete with 170 full color images, this volume presents architectural and urban examples, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, chronologically and thematically examining contextual issues that provide...

"Building Back Better" (BBB) has been a popular slogan in disaster recovery efforts around the world, including the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the 2009 Samoan Tsunami, the 2010 Haiti Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. BBB has recently been identified as one...

Explore the fascinating history of London's cemeteries and burial grounds in Isabella M. Holmes's "The London Burial Grounds: Notes on Their History from the Earliest Times to the Present Day." This meticulously researched work delves into the social history surrounding London's graveyards, examining their...

This book is an insightful guide to historic house museums for both visitors and museum professionals. It offers an overview of the history of American house museums and explores how they present the past to the public. Through a series of case studies, readers...

Built by Spanish Franciscan missionaries in the seventeenth century, the magnificent mission church at Acoma Pueblo in west-central New Mexico is the oldest and largest intact adobe structure in North America. But in the 1920s, in danger of becoming a ruin, the building was...

Over the past century, three nationally significant histories have vied for space and place in Independence, Missouri. Independence was declared Zion by Joseph Smith, served as a gathering and provisioning point for trails west, and was called home by President Harry S. Truman for...

This book takes a look at the history and use of cut, rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions. The book uses case studies...

Despite growing international awareness of the presence and significance of ruined buildings and archaeological sites, and the increasingly sophisticated technology available for the collection of data about them, these sites continue to be at risk across the globe. Conservation of Ruins defines and describes...

In the fields of documentation and conservation of cultural heritage assets, there is a constant need for higher quality records and better analytical tools for extracting information about the condition of artefacts. Digital photography and digital image processing provide these capabilities, and recent technological...

Tourists in Historic Towns examines the relationship of culture, heritage, conservation and tourism development in historic towns and urban centres, debating the impacts of tourism on historic towns and the role tourism plays in conservation and urban continuity. The main focus of the book...

This book examines the relationship between two divergent fields - corporate activity and heritage conservation - linking the financing of conservation and its benefits with the corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals of the private sector. Through discussion of physical conservation, benefits to heritage site...

Heritage Conservation in Postcolonial India seeks to position the conservation profession within historical, theoretical, and methodological frames to demonstrate how the field has evolved in the postcolonial decades and follow its various trajectories in research, education, advocacy, and practice.Split into four sections, this book...

New Brunswick LighthousesA Guide for Photographers and Explorers!!There are more than 75 historic Lighthouses surviving in New Brunswick and their natural setting makes them a pleasure to visit.For each of the lighthouses, you will find: Descriptions and information of the individual sitesPhotographsGPS PositionsA short...

In sixty-seven exquisite watercolors and drawings, nationally famous architect Eugene Aubry captures on paper the sensibilities, the memories, and the grace that evokes Galveston, especially for those who are BOI ("born on the island"). Commissioned by the Galveston Historical Foundation, these works of art...

Now available for the first time in paperback, Farm House tells the story of the first structure built on the Iowa State University campus. Mary Atherly provides a comprehensive history of the Farm House from its founding days in 1860 to its role as...

Across the United States, historic preservation has become a catalyst for urban regeneration. Entrepreneurs, urban pioneers, and veteran city dwellers have refurbished thousands of dilapidated properties and put them to productive use as shops, restaurants, nightclubs, museums, and private residences. As a result, inner-cities,...

The definitive resource on the architectural history of New York City.As the definitive resource on the architectural history of New York City, The Landmarks of New York, Fifth Edition documents and illustrates the 1,276 individual landmarks and 102 historic districts that have been accorded...

San Antonio: A Historical and Pictorial Guide by Charles Ramsdell is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the rich history and cultural heritage of San Antonio, Texas. The book provides a detailed account of the city's past, from its founding in 1718 to the...