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1	Cold Ridge more books like this by Carla Neggers add to wishlist Photographer Carine Winters is reunited with her former fiancé, Tyler North, when they both get involved in the investigation of a murder. Will the two rekindle their romance, or will they become the killer's next victims? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America more books like this by William J Murtagh add to wishlist The historic preservation movement has had a huge influence on America's built landscape for the past thirty years. Discover the cornerstone primer on the topic Keeping Time. This edition features a wealth of new material, including new chapters on preservation values in oral based cultures, international preservation, and future developments in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Vatican more books like this by Michael Collins add to wishlist "The Vatican" is a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of the world's smallest nation and the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church. Written by a former employee of the Vatican, this book offers readers an unprecedented photographic journey. see all copies from $17.58! new only from $22.84! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Crystal Cove Cottages: Islands in Time on the California Coast more books like this by Karen E Steen, Laura Davick (Editor), Meriam Braselle (Editor) add to wishlist Tucked between the housing developments and golf courses of the Orange County coast lies a small settlement of rustic beach cottages seemingly frozen in time. "Crystal Cove Cottages" is the first history of this uniquely preserved beach spot that has lured travellers and campers since the 1920s. Deemed by the National Register of Historic Places ... see all copies from $8.18! new only from $8.18! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Walls and Molding: How to Care for Old and Historic Wood and Plaster more books like this by Natalie Shivers add to wishlist How to Care for Old and Historic Wood and Plaster What are the best methods for removing stains from wood finishes? How can you determine the type of finish on your molding? How can you repair the cracks in your plaster cornice? You've been told you have "alligatored paint": what is it and what can you do about it? Answers to these questions and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Vanishing Seattle more books like this by Clark Humphrey add to wishlist Though Seattle is still a young city, growing and changing, much of its short past is already lost-but not forgotten. Generations of Seattleites have fond memories of restaurants, local television shows, stores, and other landmarks that evoke a less sophisticated, more informal city. This new book explores Seattle at a time when timber and fish ... see all copies from $6.73! new only from $6.73! \| SVS
7	Adventures with Old Houses more books like this by Richard H Jenrette, H R H Charles the Prince of Wales (Foreword by) add to wishlist This is the story of one man's adventures in acquiring and bringing back to life some of America's most enticing and historically significant dwellings. With the eye of a connoisseur, the business acumen derived from a legendary career in international finance, and a Jeffersonian grasp of classical architecture, Richard Hampton Jenrette reveals ... see all copies from $30.00! new only from $99.00!
8	Ghosts Along the Mississippi more books like this by Clarence John Laughlin add to wishlist Absorbing history of the rise and fall of Louisiana plantation architecture, showing how native tastes and building materials resulted in a style found nowhere else in the world. see all copies from $15.00! signed copies \| first editions
9	The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War more books like this by Robert Bevan add to wishlist In times of conflict, buildings are inevitably damaged or destroyed. But there has always been another war against architecture: the destruction of the built artefacts of a people or nation as a means of cultural cleansing or division. In this war, architecture takes on a totemic quality: a mosque is not simply a mosque but represents the presence ... see all copies from $2.07! new only from $2.07! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Great Lodges of the National Parks more books like this by Christine Barnes, Fred Pfulghoft (Photographer), David Morris (Photographer) add to wishlist Stand amid soaring Douglas fir in the great hall of Glacier Park Lodge or sit in the setting sun and gaze into the Grand Canyon at El Tovar. This beautiful gift book will transport you to the majestic lodges of our national parks to relive the glory of past vacations or plan adventures anew. This book and the PBS television series of the same ... see all copies from $26.32! new only from $83.12!
11	Walking Tours of Old New Orleans more books like this by Stanley Clisby Arthur, Susan Cole Dore (Editor) add to wishlist Originally published in 1936, Old New Orleans is an invaluable guide for those who want to wander the narrow streets of New Orleans' Vieux Carre and view of its old buildings and homes while savoring the authentic histories of these relics of the city's romantic past. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.02! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Massachusetts beautiful more books like this by Wallace Nutting add to wishlist 1923. Illustrated by the author with 304 pictures covering all the counties in Massachusetts. The volume's photographs are as eloquent as its prose. In the over 300 reproductions the numerous picturesque cottages and haunts of Massachusetts, many never shown in any book, are presented. The interior as well as the exterior of stately houses and old ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13	Hudson: A Survey of Historic Buildings in an Ohio Town more books like this by Lois Newkirk add to wishlist see all copies from $4.00! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Great Lodges of the West more books like this by Christine Barnes, Fred Pflughoft (Photographer), David Morris (Photographer) add to wishlist Creating National Parks of the most spectular areas in the country was a uniquely American idea. Early rail ycooms built the first magnificient lodges in these beautiful settings, and the newly formed National Park Service had the vision to promote others. And the American people loved these great Lodges. There are hundreds of lodges, inns and ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $24.00! \| first editions
15 view cover	Lady on the Hill: How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon more books like this by Howard E Covington, Jr. add to wishlist The list of reviews include: 'What William Cecil has accomplished at Biltmore Estate is one of the great preservation success stories of all time. He has set a high standard for what all historic house museums strive for: magnificently preserved buildings and grounds, engaging interpretation, and - perhaps most challenging of all - economic self ... see all copies from $10.87! new only from $17.06! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Historic Preservation more books like this by James Marston Fitch add to wishlist This book outlines a complete programme for the restoration and preservation of historic structures and historic sites throughout the world. It is a basic text for both the novice entering the field and the specialist. Dr Fitch covers the many disciplines, concepts and technologies needed by the preservationist. He also includes discussions of the ... see all copies from $9.49! new only from $16.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Domestic Architecture of the American Colonies and of the Early Republic more books like this by Fiske Kimball add to wishlist Pioneering book, profusely illustrated with 219 photographs, floor plans, drawing, and elevations, presents a detailed, comprehensive history of the evolution of American domestic architecture from 1620 to 1825. Detailed discussions of early shelters at Jamestown and Plymouth, prerevolutionary homes in the 18th century, and the rise of an ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $9.63! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Legacy from the Past: A Portfolio of Eighty-Eight Original Williamsburg Buildings more books like this by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, R J Isley (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
19 view cover	Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns more books like this by Deborah Edwards Sakach add to wishlist A certificate for ONE FREE NIGHT on your next visit to any inn listed in this guide. A value of $50.00 to $650.00. An easy-to-use reference to 1,550 carefully selected inns. Detailed listings of inns in all 50 states, Canada and U.S. territories. State maps locating each inn. More than 500 illustrations. Index of inns with special significance, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Polite Tourist: Four Centuries of Country House Visiting more books like this by Adrian Tinniswood add to wishlist Rebecca's Manderley, Jane Eyre's Thornfield, Pride and Prejudice's Pemberley -- just the names of these fictional English estates conjure up romantic images of majestic architecture, sweeping gardens, impressive artworks, and lavish interiors. This illustrated volume takes readers on a grand tour of the real-life counterparts to these fictional ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.71!
21	Historical Guide to Utah Ghost Towns more books like this by Stephen L Carr add to wishlist see all copies from $3.86! new only from $19.90! \| first editions
22 view cover	Majestic Middle Tennessee more books like this by Reid Smith add to wishlist Targeted especially for lovers of history, architecture, or the glory days gone-by, this acclaimed series takes a detailed look at the architectural beauty and majesty of historic cities and geographic areas of the South. Much of the charm of these areas comes from the striking architecture that has survived earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, wars, ... see all copies from $5.17! new only from $5.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	The Classic Hewn-Log House: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building and Restoring more books like this by Charles McRaven add to wishlist Nothing Captures the romance of country life quite like a log cabin does - trees cut from the thick woods of the wilderness; hewn by hand into squared-off logs; then stacked to create a sturdy shelter, a warm hearth, a welcoming home. Author Charles McRaven knows these traditional structures from the inside out, and from the outside in. He ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Buildings That Changed the World more books like this by Klaus Reichold, Bernhard Graf add to wishlist In "Buildings That Changed the World" the authors take the reader on an unconventional and lively journey around the globe and through the history of human civilization, introducing many architectural icons and offering an overview of four thousand years of architectural history. By linking buildings to the people who constructed and lived in them ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Boston's "Changeful Times": Origins of Preservation and Planning in America more books like this by Professor Michael Holleran add to wishlist In the mid-19th century, American cities underwent intense physical change at a pace seldom seen before or since. The prevailing culture of city building held that change was both inevitable and good. But this view did not go unchallenged. After the Civil War, rapid and unwelcome social transformations undermined the idea that change was ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $38.60! \| first editions

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