Architecture: public and commercial Books
History Press A History Lovers Guide to Bergen County
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£20.39
History Press The New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica
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£18.69
History Press Findlay Market of Cincinnati
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£18.69
History Press Lost Monmouth County
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£18.69
History Press Colonial Taverns of New Jersey
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£20.39
History Press A History Lovers Guide to Cheyenne
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£18.69
History Press Sandusky Mall
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£18.69
History Press Independence Bells of Philadelphia
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£20.39
History Press Hidden History of East Meadow
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£20.39
History Press Philadelphias Strawbridge Clothier
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£20.39
History Press New Hampshire War Monuments
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Purdue Universitys RossAde Stadium
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£21.24
History Press Lost Burlington Vermont
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£20.39
History Press Croton Point Park
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£20.39
History Press Stoningtons Steamboat Hotel
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£20.39
History Press Lost Evansville
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£21.24
History Press Lost Lake Erie
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£21.24
History Press Lost Vincennes
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Historic Cemeteries of Denver
£20.57
History Press Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque
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£21.24
History Press Lost Long Island
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£21.24
History Press Unforgettable Utah
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£21.24
History Press Lost Delaware
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£21.24
History Press Lost Green Bay
£15.96
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Lost New London
£20.16
History Press New York City Monuments of Black Americans
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£18.14
Arcadia Publishing (SC) ArdenArcade
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) San Luis Obispo County Architecture
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Carson City
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) San Franciscos Parks
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Forgotten San Diego
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Lost California
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Legends of Westwood Village Cemetery
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Newberg
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Oregon City
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Nebraska Ballrooms and Dance Halls
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Pittsburghs Historic Stadiums and Arenas
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Concord
£20.40
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Richmond
£20.40
Arcadia Publishing (SC) A New Port Richey Historic Walking Tour
£20.57
University of Minnesota Press F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota: The Writer and
Book SynopsisIf you think you know F. Scott Fitzgerald, this book will come as a delightfully intimate surprise. Fitzgerald scholar Dave Page has meticulously scoured the letters, scrapbooks, and diaries of the great American novelist, offering a fresh look at the young writer and his St. Paul friends and neighbors. Readers will learn about—and recognize—the sources for the characters and the places he wrote about—as well as understand why St. Paul so inspired him.F. Scott Fitzgerald fans already know and love some of the enchanting and mischievous characters that populate his early novels and short stories. There was Bernice, who bobbed not only her hair but her cousin’s as well. And those pranksters who crashed the wrong party disguised as an exotic camel! And then there was the poor Southern belle who almost froze to death in the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s ice palace. Many of Fitzgerald’s characters and tales were based on real people and events from the young writer’s life, set against the socioeconomic times of the Jazz Age, where he perceived a great gulf between the haves and the have-nots in his hometown.F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota combines insights into the writer’s early career with the rich architectural history of St. Paul, taking readers into the homes and places he frequented. Page’s well-researched analysis is complemented by Jeff Krueger’s sensitive color photographs of homes still standing, and supplemented by fascinating historic photographs of lives well lived in old St. Paul.Trade Review"If the traffic slows to an excruciating crawl through St. Paul's Summit Hill this summer, you can blame this book."—Star Tribune"The St. Paul places Fitzgerald frequented—the sources for many of the characters and places he wrote about—are captured in color and meticulously researched detail."—MinnPost"Beautifully designed, loaded with photographs and backed by Page’s prodigious research, the book takes readers to the homes and haunts of Fitzgerald and his friends and family."—Post-Bulletin
£999.99
Basic Books The Power and the Glory
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£22.26
Pelican Publishing Co Majesty of the French Quarter, The
Book SynopsisBrings the majesty of the French Quarter to life in a luxurious parade of pictures and prose. Fabulous hotels, churches, fine restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries line the streets of the Quarter. But some of the most fascinating architecture--that of private residences--has never been photographed until now.
£34.84
Pelican Publishing Co New Orleans Architecture: The University Section
Book SynopsisFocuses on the section of Uptown New Orleans that gets its name from the various colleges and universities, such as Tulane and Loyola, that have existed within its boundaries. The architecture ranges from Gothic universities and grand mansions, to the modest cottages scattered around the perimeter.
£25.19
Smithsonian Books The Castle, Second Edition: An Illustrated
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£999.99
Astra Publishing House The Wonderful Towers of Watts
Book SynopsisThe incredible artwork of an Italian immigrant who followed his dream of monumental proportions in the impoverished Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles is revealed in this fascinating and engaging true story. A Reading Rainbow selection! Simon (Sam) Rodia had no formal engineering or architectural training. Yet, over the course of three decades, he constructed an artistic masterpiece in his own backyard – the Watts Towers. Using all kinds of things other people had thrown away, such as broken bottles and tiles, pieces of mirror and glass, seashells, and bits of pottery, he adorned the collection of 17 interconnected sculptural towers. His imaginative salvaging and perseverance can be seen today, as people from all over the world still come to marvel at Sam’s dream.Trade Review"Will intrigue readers, and the artwork has a charm all its own." --Booklist"The fascination of collecting and creating, of turning garbage into something splendid, shines through the book. . . . As well as being a story of individual human achievement, this could serve as an inspiration for some classroom art projects." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The book can stand on its own, but could also spark an interesting discussion on art and its role in our society." --School Library Journal
£9.69
Shanghai Press China's Lost Imperial Garden: The World's Most
Book SynopsisBuilt in 1707, the Old Summer Palace (Yuan Ming Yuan) is a masterpiece integrating the classic garden-building arts of China. It is reputed as the "Garden of all Gardens," due to its rich and incomparable landscaping. The beautiful and expansive gardens were known to the world, and triggered the craze of Chinese gardens in 18th century Europe. Victor Hugo, one of the best and greatest known French writers, described it as "Achievements generated from the imagination of a super nation." The Old Summer Palace was also the second political center in addition to the Forbidden City in the Qing Dynasty (1636–1911). Five emperors chose the Old Summer Palace as their venue for administrative governance. They felt it expressed an ideal of state governing and an appeal of aesthetics. Meanwhile, it was the base for turning out important national policies while serving as an important venue for the exchange between Chinese and foreign envoys. Having gone through a span of over 150 years, the Old Summer Palace reflects the history of the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. Deserving its honor as the largest royal art museum, the Old Summer Palace contained calligraphic works and paintings of many noted artists, numerous rarities such as secret and valuable books, ancient bells, tri-pots, precious articles, gold and silver wares, jewelry and jade as well as rare flowers and trees of that time. In 1860, the Old Summer Palace was destroyed by British-French Allied Forces and all the collections inside were looted, resulting in a terrible disaster in the history of international culture. Today, the Older Summer Palace represents an important piece of cultural history for human civilization. At the end of the 20th century, Guo Daiheng, the author of this book, led over 80 experts, scholars and professionals in starting a project of Digital Reconstruction of the Old Summer Palace, an unprecedented task in the history of international historic parks. Over the past 15 years, the project has included an orderly development in 3D molding, digital restoration, and digital experience. Scenes of the Old Summer Palace in this book are the exact results from a digitalized Old Summer Palace, which reveals the magnificence of the garden in its prime.
£29.40
History Press Lighthouses of Greater Los Angeles Landmarks
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£18.69
