The American Heritage History of Notable American Houses

The American Heritage History of Notable American Houses
Author: Marshall B. Davidson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1971
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Tells the story of life in America in terms of the houses Americans have planned, built, and lived in. From this we can reconstruct the growth of ideas, of cultural patterns, and of practical expedients that have led to the problems and possibilities that are our present inheritance.

A Richer Heritage

A Richer Heritage
Author: Robert E. Stipe
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0807827797

Surveying the past, present and future of historic preservation in America, this text features 15 essays by some of the most eminent voices in the field, essays which highlight the principle ideas and events that have shaped and continue to shape the movement.

The American Mosaic

The American Mosaic
Author: International Council on Monuments and Sites. U.S. Committee
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780814327197

Exploring the history of the American preservation movement, this book features a collection of essays by leading scholars, historians, and attorneys who discuss the role of federal, state, and local government; ethnicity; archaeology; and the private sector.

Preserve America

Preserve America
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2005
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

Preserve America is an initiative to promote preservation and foster "greater appreciation for our heritage sites--from monuments and buildings to landscapes and main streets"--Letter.