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Minneapolis: Minnesota Historical Press, 2007. Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Get ready to discover the great architectural Mecca that is Minneapolis and St. Paul. The first comprehensive, illustrated handbook of its kind, "AIA Guide to the Twin Cities" is the ultimate source to the architectural riches of the metropolitan area. Organised by neighbourhood and featuring a wealth of sites - from the highest point on the Minneapolis skyline to the modest St. Paul bungalow vibrant with historical and architectural significance - this invaluable reference has it all: illuminating entries for more than 3,000 buildings; behind-the-scenes details of the structures and their architects; lively information about local history and regional styles; highlights of important buildings nearly lost in time; sixty easy-to-read maps that pinpoint the location of every structure; dozens of planned walking and driving…
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AIA Guide to the Twin Cities : The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul
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Architecture and Design, 1970-1990 : New Ideas in America
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New York, NY, U.S.A: Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, 1989. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. D/J in Protective WrapperI. D/J in Protective Wrapper Type: Book 143pp.
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Baylor : A Legacy of Spirit, Tradition, Beauty
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Waco, Texas: Big Bear Books, 2008. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book The grandeur at Baylor University has been enjoyed for more than a century. The only book of its kind, "Baylor: A Legacy of Spirit, Tradition, Beauty" presents handsome photography showcasing the campus' grand spires, beautiful Georgian architecture, and graceful landscapes. This is a true pictorial experience. 93pp.
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City By Design: An Architectural Perspective of Chicago
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Texas, U.S.A: Panache Partners LLC, 2008. First Printing. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, these pictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offering insight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this series discuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of each building, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at large, these artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living. Works of architecture presented in this volume include Goettsch Partners' majestic 111 South Wacker, Solomon Cordwell Buenz's chic 340 on the Park, VOA's restoration of the legendary Navy…
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City By Design: An Architectural Perspective of Chicago
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Texas, U.S.A: Panache Partners LLC, 2008. First Printing. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, these pictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offering insight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this series discuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of each building, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at large, these artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living. Works of architecture presented in this volume include Goettsch Partners' majestic 111 South Wacker, Solomon Cordwell Buenz's chic 340 on the Park, VOA's restoration of the legendary Navy…
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Cornell Then and Now: Historic and Contemporary Views of Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY, U.S.A: Mcbooks Press Inc, 2003. Card Covers/Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Having unearthed caches of rare historic photographs of Cornell University, the authors offer readers a dazzling visual trek through a century of Cornell's history. The book features nearly 200 beautifully printed duotone photographs, comparing views from Cornell's past with identical scenes from the present day. A carefully researched, behind-the-scenes narrative describes the spectacular changes that have altered the face of the campus, and the captivating legends rooted within the gothic towers and gabled roofs. 158pp.Bottom right corners slightly rubbed.
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Courthouses of Minnesota (Minnesota Byways)
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Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Press, 2006. First Edition. Cloth. Like New/Like New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book They stand at once as silent reminders of time past as well as the hub of our daily lives. They are the focus of activity in every county - the site of political speeches, holiday parades, and community picnics. They are the courthouses of Minnesota's eighty-seven counties. Writes author Mary Logue, "With a clock tower, the courthouse becomes metaphor, literally the ticking heart at the centre of a county." In this beautiful book are photographs celebrating the variety of Minnesota's county courthouses. From the classic Beaux Arts dome atop the Stearns County Courthouse to the unadorned simplicity of the Sibley County Courthouse, this book offers a parade of some of the finest public buildings in the North Star State. Paired with Doug Ohman's photos is an essay by poet and mystery writer Mary Logue that reveals the…
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Drager House: Berkeley, California, 1994, Franklin D.Israel (Architecture in Detail)
by Betsky, Aaron
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London: Phaidon Press Ltd, 1996. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book Rear cover a little rubbed and marked .Front free endpaper stamped with Phaidon non mint copy stamp.The Drager House is built into a hillside in Berkeley, California, and steps down in section to conform to the changing site condition. Specific elements such as staircases, terraces and loggias are used to join the house and site, as are large corner windows, which the architect has used to frame selected views of trees and sky. It perpetuates what Franklin Israel describes as the tradition started in Los Angeles by Frank Lloyd Wright and R.M. Schindler, of the mitred glass corner and the "exploded box". This book presents Drager House in detail, using original drawings showing the architect's designs in progress, and newly-commissioned photographs, which are accompanied by many black and white photographs illustrating earlier designs…
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Edward James Lennox: "Builder of Toronto
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Dundurn Group Ltd ,Canada, 1995. Paperback. Like New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book 118pp.
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Fresno's Architectural Past Box Set
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Fresno, California, U.S.A: Craven Street Books, 2006. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book This title contains 2 Books in slipcase. The exuberant personalities of 22 landmark buildings in downtown Fresno are captured in watercolour portraits and brief explanations of each structure's significance in this architectural survey. Covering well-known properties in all stages of repair, this collection includes images of the Hotel Californian, the Liberty Theater, the Meux Home, the Pacific Southwest Building, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and Warnors Theater. Including a glossary of architectural terms and a bibliography, this nostalgic look at the historic past and current rebirth of central Fresno pays stirring homage to the area's unique architectural heritage.
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Greetings from Fresno California: Vintage Postcards from California's Heartland
by William B. Secrest Jr
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Fresno, California, U.S.A: Linden Publishing Inc, 2007. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Over 200 vintage color postcards provide a unique perspective on the storied past of Fresno County. Postcards dating from as early as 1875 through the 1960s, many of which have never before been publicly available, are paired with brief passages that deftly position each card within its historical context. Many famous Fresno edifices which have long disappeared are revived again, including the El Rancho motel, the Carnegie Library, and the Pine Lake Lodge. Educational and inspiring, this exceptional compilation is a treasure trove for the regional history buff. 119pp.
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Historic Buildings of the French Quarter
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Louisiana, USA: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc, 2002. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Vogt, Lloyd (illustrator). D/J in Protective WrapperI. D/J in Protective Wrapper Type: Book Over 100 line drawings reveal the many clues to the city of New Orleans' French quarter's history hidden in it's buildings. Also includes portraits of particularly significant structures, some of which are open to the public.176pp.Slight tear to head of d/j spine.Slight fading to d/j spine.
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Historic Homes of Minnesota
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Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S, 2006. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book "Historic Homes of Minnesota" is the engaging story of the evolution of architectural styles in Minnesota from 1830 to 1914 - from the influence of the early French traders along the Mississippi and St Croix to the emergence of the school of Frank Lloyd Wright. Through photographs and colourfully informative text, internationally known historian Roger Kennedy helps readers understand the unique styles of Minnesota's first homes, including the Mower House in Arcola, the first large house on the St. Croix; Alexander Ramsey's 'Mansion House' in St Paul, influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch virtues; the whimsical Charles C. Clement house in Fergus Falls, clearly Norse in spirit; and the Purcell House in Minneapolis, a fine example of the Prairie School design. On a broad plane, these architectural eras reflected social customs,…
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Kohn Pederson Fox : Buildings and Projects, 1976-1986
by Chao, Sonia R.; Abramson, Trevor
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New York, NY, U.S.A: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated, 1987. First U.S. Paperback Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book Tracing the history and success of Kohn Pedersen Fox. With colour photographs throughout.351pp.
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LA Lost & Found: An Architectural History of Los Angeles
by Sam Hall Kaplan; Julius Shulman; Dana Levy
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New York: Crown Publishers, 1987. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book Small plain label inside cover.
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Majesty of Eastern Mississippi and the Coast, The
by Fraser, Jim
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Gretna, Louisiana: Pelican Publishing Co ,U.S, 2004. First Edition. Cloth. Like New/Like New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Mississippi is well known for its rich soil and plantation mansions, but the bluffs and prairies of its eastern boundary are often overlooked. Here, Jim Fraiser takes a deeper look at those historical gems of eastern Mississippi and its Coast. From Pascagoula to Tupelo, and Jackson too, the beauty of Mississippi's historic homes shines through Rick Guy's stunning photography. With each house pictured, readers learn interesting tidbits about the history of the home, the surrounding area, and the owners (or former owners). For those who love architecture, this book will be a wonderful addition to their collections. Several styles are covered, from the elegant Greek Revival of Waverly in West Point to the Colonial Revival style of Ballymere in Pass Christian. Spanning nearly one hundred years, from the mid-nineteenth century…
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The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta
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Gretna, LA, U.S.A: Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2002. Cloth. Like New/Like New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book 96pp.
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McKim, Mead and White
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New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 1983. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Type: Book Very Good in Good d/j., slight tears to base of d/j.Small address label inside cover.
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Minnesota Treasures: Stories Behind the State's Historical Places
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St Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S, 2004. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. D/J in Protective WrapperI. D/J in Protective Wrapper Type: Book Gardner beckons us to learn about the profound value of historic buildings and places in this engaging collection of essays. His stories accompanied by colour photos, tell the very human side of Minnesota's history by showcasing some of the state's gathering places, houses, commercial hubs, industrial and agricultural properties, and Native American sites that hold Minnesota's collective history.296pp.
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Official Art Book of the World's Fair New York 1964 - 1965 Sketchbook By Luciano Guarnieri
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Florence: Leo S. Olschki, 1965. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Guarnieri, Luciano. Signed by Author/IllustratorI. Signed by Author/Illustrator Type: Book Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown.Signed by author/artist on ffep.
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