Architecture - Historic Preservation - General

"Some Historic Houses of Worcester" delves into the rich tapestry of Worcester's past, offering a fascinating glimpse into the houses and taverns that played a significant role in shaping the city's history. Volume 2 provides detailed accounts of these structures and shares interesting reminiscences...

This volume documents the re-dedication of the Old State House in Boston, offering a glimpse into the historical significance and architectural heritage of this iconic landmark. The book provides a record of the speeches, ceremonies, and attendees at the event, capturing a moment in...

Commemorating a pivotal moment in Boston's history, "Re-dedication of the Old State House, Boston, Volume 2" recounts the ceremonies and significance surrounding the rededication of this iconic landmark. This historical record offers a glimpse into the late 19th-century reverence for colonial heritage and civic...

"Old Providence; a Collection of Facts and Traditions Relating to Various Buildings and Sites of Historic Interest in Providence" (Volume 2) offers a detailed exploration of the historical architecture and landmarks of Providence, Rhode Island. Compiled by the Merchants National Bank of Providence, this...

Cottage Houses for Village and Country Homes is a book written by Samuel Burrage Reed in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the construction of cottage houses in rural areas of the United States. It includes complete plans and specifications for building...

A Survey of the Ancient World is a comprehensive book written by James Henry Breasted. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient world, covering the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Persia. It is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and...

Delve into the rich tapestry of British history with "Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey, Volume 2" by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. This meticulously researched volume explores the stories behind the monuments and memorials within the iconic Westminster Abbey, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the...

The Portrait Gallery of the Crystal Palace is a book written by Samuel Phillips and published in 1854. The book is a collection of portraits of notable individuals who were associated with the Crystal Palace, a large glass and iron structure that was built...

Quinta Mazatlan: A Visual Journey, is a celebration of the architectural and cultural wonders of McAllen's most distinctive mansion and landscape. Photographer Deval Pino Shah and writer Eileen Mattei collaborated on the 30-page book in advanced photo album format (instead of offset printing). Filled...

Award-winning author and artist Michael Kluckner takes another look at a city where the only thing that doesn't seem to change is the rapid pace of development. The original Vanishing Vancouver, published in 1990, explored Vancouver's changing landscape by neighbourhood, from the earliest dwellings...

Author: Derek GillmanISBN-10: 1009474936ISBN-13: 9781009474931Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/02/2026Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

Throughout 1905, an amateur photographer dedicated himself to capturing Broadway, from the bottom of Manhattan to the top. In sun, rain, and snow, at dawn and late at night, C. G. Hine depicted buildings that were threatened by rapid development: outmoded stores, hotels, and...

After disasters like earthquakes, floods, or wars, cities often face the challenge of rebuilding infrastructure while maintaining the unique heritage that defines their identity. Efforts to integrate preservation with modern redevelopment help retain the region while fostering resilience, pride, and social cohesion among affected...

Across central and eastern Europe, the traces of vanished cultures remain. Empty, devastated synagogues, Orthodox, Greek and Roman Catholic churches serving as warehouses, fallen mansions, abandoned homes. Alongside the majority groups, there once lived minority and stateless communities, ultimately torn apart by totalitarian regimes....

Many of the historic houses in and around the town of Victoria, Texas, were built between 1875 and 1910 by immigrant owners. From 1973 to 1975, with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Rick Gardner traveled throughout the...

This publication documents the recent recladding of the historic 1930 Alaska State Capitol building and uses this project as a case study to advocate for a more rational approach to historic preservation than is often encountered. It outlines this historic building's severe structural and...

Communities have witnessed a fundamental shift in the ways they interact with heritage sites. Much of this change has been driven by the rapid democratization and widespread adoption of enabling technologies. As expediency is embraced in the collection and analysis of data, there may...

'60s Annandale: A Short Walk takes you back to Annandale of the 1860s and 1960s. In the 1860s much of Annandale was still covered in Bushland. The Johnstons had begun subdividing their 1799 Land Grant. There were a few houses and industries along Parramatta...

Structural health monitoring is an exciting new field on the frontier of applied engineering. With the purpose of examining the health of standing buildings, aircrafts, and other complex structures using pre-installed sensors that provide stress and pressure data in real-time, this field allows structural-health...

Historical and Topographical Guide to Valley Forge is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Herbert Burk in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the historical significance of Valley Forge, a site that played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. Burk's...

Art In The House: Historical, Critical, And Aesthetical Studies On The Decoration And Furnishing Of The Dwelling (1879) is a book written by Jacob Von Falke. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, critical analysis, and aesthetic aspects of the decoration and...

This book illuminates the captivating history and enduring legacy of Puerto Rico's lighthouses. From the Spanish colonial era to the modern day, these coastal sentinels served as a vital guides for mariners, facilitated communication, and symbolized the island's progress. Explore the diverse architectural styles,...

Architectural paint research is a field that has grown and expanded beyond painted finishes into the wider realm of architectural finishes. As research continues in the field, periodic paint research conferences help disseminate this information and allow the international community interested in this field...

Thomas Edward Frank is University Professor Emeritus of historic preservation and American religious history at Wake Forest University. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and serves as editor of the Journal of Black Mountain College Studies published by the Black Mountain College Museum +...

Renovation presents the most recent work of Canadian photographer Nancy Davenport (born 1965)--a critical yet poignant meditation on the massive restoration of the United Nations headquarters in New York that took place between 2008 and 2015. Davenport's project features a remarkable series of images,...

Cultural heritage identifies and preserves past achievements for the benefit of future generations. Examining the extent to which heritage preservation is feasible in an era governed by modernism and globalization is essential for both regional development and cultural conservation. Conservation, Restoration, and Analysis of...

This volume contains the hearings before the United States Senate concerning the "Preservation of Historic and Prehistoric Ruins, Etc." Published in 1904, it provides a snapshot of early 20th-century concerns regarding the protection of America's historical and archaeological heritage. The hearings document discussions and...

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