Conservation of buildings and building materials Books

Hello and welcome to this marvelous collection of detailed colorful illustrations, along with useful facts of New York City's famous sites. You will feel like you are going on a tour of New York City and its surroundings.Here you will find artistic...

Howsham Mill sits on a small island in the River Derwent near Malton in North Yorkshire. It was built in 1755 to impress, an eye-catcher, by the new heir to the Howsham Estate. It served the farmers of the area until its closure in 1947, grinding corn...

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...

As architectural designs continue to push boundaries, there is more exploration into the bound shape of architecture within the limits of spaces made for human usability and interaction. The Handbook of Research on Form and Morphogenesis in Modern...

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...

Archives, museums, and libraries are pivotal to the management and preservation of any society's heritage. Heritage assets should be systematically managed by putting in place proper policies, maintenance procedures, security and risks measures, and...

The concept of conserving heritage for future generations is not a new idea. However, with recent digital advances, this task can be done much more efficiently and cultural properties can be better preserved for future populations. Digital Innovations in...

Cultural heritage is a vital, multifaceted component of modern society. To better protect and promote the integrity of a culture, certain technologies have become essential tools. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Technologies for Architectural and...

A classic guide to the history and architecture of the historic manors and homes of the Hudson River Valley

On The Architectural History Of Ely Cathedral is a book written by David James Stewart in 1868. The book explores the history and architecture of Ely Cathedral, a medieval cathedral located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The author provides a detailed...

The Archaeology Of The Holy Land is a book written by Percy Stuart Peache Handcock in 1916. It is a comprehensive guide to the archaeological sites and discoveries in the Holy Land, covering the period from the earliest times to the end of the Roman...

""The Archaeological Remains and Early Historical Associations of Streatham, Tooting and Balham"" is a book written by Thomas William Shore and published in 1903. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history and archaeology of the areas of...

Il libro ""Il Piemonte Cispadano Antico"" (1774) di Jacopo Durandi ����� una descrizione completa della storia e della geografia della regione del Piemonte Cispadano, che comprende le province di Piacenza, Parma e Reggio Emilia. Il testo fornisce una...

Essays On Gothic Architecture is a book written by Thomas Warton and originally published in 1802. The book is a collection of essays that explore the history and characteristics of Gothic architecture. Warton was a prominent literary figure of his time,...

Le livre ""De L'Utilite Des Voyages V2: Et De L'Avantage, Que La Recherche Des Antiquitez Procure Aux Scavans (1727)"" a �����t����� �����crit par Charles Cesar Baudelot De Dairval. Il s'agit d'une �����uvre qui traite de l'utilit����� des voyages et de...

Freedmen's Town Immediately west of downtown Houston lies the city's oldest Indigenous African American community affectionally known as Historic Freedmen's Town located in Fourth Ward. Wards were established in 1841. Although the ward system was...

Over many millennia, Romania was shaped in significant ways by one resource: its forests. This we discover in a fast-paced anecdotal account of the environment and the people, from the ice-age to the present, who shaped and reshaped the country's...

Downtown Boston once thrived as a dazzling bohemia of burlesque halls, movie palaces, dime museums, and regal stages. By 1915, more than 20 theaters crowded along a quarter-mile stretch of lower Washington Street. The theater district gave birth to...

On April 1, 1887, the first lot in Glendora was sold, and in the years since, sage and oak trees gave way to farms and orange trees. Acres of citrus trees soon yielded to rows of houses, and what is left of the orchards of yesteryear are small backyard...

""Walks and Talks About London"" is a book written by John Timbs, first published in 1865. The book is a guide to the city of London, providing readers with detailed descriptions of various landmarks, buildings, and other significant locations in the...

Vinland and Its Ruins: Some of the Evidences That Northmen Were in Massachusetts in Pre-Columbian Days is a book written by Cornelia Horsford and published in 1899. The book explores the possibility that the Northmen, or Vikings, were present in...

Views Of The Most Interesting Collegiate And Parochial Churches In Great Britain V2: Including Screens, Fonts, Monuments (1825) is a book written by John Preston Neale. The book is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting collegiate and parochial...

The Emancipation Of The American City is a book written by Walter Tallmadge Arndt and published in 1917. The book is an analysis of the urbanization process that was taking place in America during the early 20th century. Arndt argues that the American...

The Domesday Boroughs is a historical book written by Adolphus Ballard in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of the Domesday survey, which was conducted in 1086 by William the Conqueror to assess the wealth and resources of his newly conquered...

""The Site Of Old James Towne, 1607-1698: A Brief Historical And Topographical Sketch Of The First American Metropolis"" is a book written by Samuel H. Yonge in 1903. The book provides a detailed historical and topographical account of the first American...

""The Soldiers������� Monument In Cambridge"" is a historical book written by Alexander McKenzie, published in 1870. The book details the proceedings and events surrounding the construction and dedication of the Soldiers������� Monument in Cambridge,...

""History Of The Castle, Priory, And Town Of Tutbury: In The County Of Stafford"" is a book written by Oswald Mosley in 1832. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Tutbury, a town located in the Staffordshire County of England...

The Walls, Gates And Aqueducts Of Rome is a detailed historical account of the construction and significance of the architectural marvels that defined the ancient city of Rome. Written by Thomas Hodgkin and first published in 1899, the book provides a...

The History of Conisborough Castle: With Glimpses of Ivanhoeland is a book written by Henry Ecroyd Smith in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Conisborough Castle, a medieval castle located in South Yorkshire, England. It also...

Specimens of Gothic Ornaments: Selected from the Parish Church of Lavenham in Suffolk is a book written by Isaac Taylor and published in 1796. The book is a collection of illustrations of Gothic ornaments found in the Parish Church of Lavenham, a...

Ouheidkundige Brieven, Eene Verhandeling Over De Manier Van Begraven, En Over De Lykbusschen, Wapenen, Veld En Eertekens, Der Oude Germanen is een boek geschreven door Jan Van Lier in 1760. Het boek gaat over de oude Germanen en hun manier van begraven,...

Pompeii, Past and Present, Illustrated by Photographs of the Ruins as They Are: With Sketches of Their Original Elevations is a book written by Eustace Neville Rolfe in 1884. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii,...

The Heritage of Longwoodby William L. WhitwellLongwood in Natchez, Mississippi is a celebration of American eccentricity. Dr. Haller Nutt, who made a fortune in cotton during the pre-Civil War boom, wanted a home that would be different, one with...

Stonehenge And Its Barrows (1876) is a book written by William Long. It is a detailed study of the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge and the surrounding burial mounds or barrows. The book covers the history of the site, its construction, and the many...

""Recent Excavations in Rome"" is a historical account of the archaeological discoveries made in Rome in the year 1866. Written by Alexander Thomson, the book provides a detailed description of the excavations carried out in various parts of the city,...

Pottery And Porcelain At The Paris Exposition (1879) is a book written by Jenny J. Young that provides a comprehensive overview of the pottery and porcelain exhibits that were displayed at the Paris Exposition of 1879. The book covers a wide range of...

Pen and Sunlight Sketches of Scenery Reached by the Grand Trunk Railway is a book published in 1895 by the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. It is a collection of sketches, illustrations, and descriptions of the various landscapes and destinations...

""On The Discovery And Exploration Of Roman Remains At South Shields, In The Years 1875 To 1876"" is a historical book written by R. E. Hooppell and published in 1878. The book focuses on the discovery and exploration of Roman remains at South Shields in...

Lydd: And Its Church is a historical book written by Thomas H. Oyler in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Lydd in Kent, England, and its church. The author explores the town's history, geography, and architecture, as well as...

""M�����moire Arch�����ologique sur les D�����couvertes d'Herbord: Dites de Sanxay (1883)"" est un livre �����crit par Camille de la Croix. Ce livre d�����crit les d�����couvertes arch�����ologiques faites dans la r�����gion de Sanxay, en France, par un...

One Hundred Easy Window Trims is a book published by the Byxbee Publishing Company in 1913. The book is a guide for retailers and store owners on how to make their store windows more profitable. It provides 100 different window trim ideas that are easy...

Londinium Redivivum V3: Or An Ancient History And Modern Description Of London (1805) is a book written by James Peller Malcolm. It is a comprehensive historical and descriptive account of the city of London, covering its ancient origins and development...

The Detailed Design of a Railroad Bridge is a comprehensive book written by William Hubert Burr, published in 1904. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the design and construction of railroad bridges. Burr, a renowned engineer and professor of...

Histoire Pittoresque De L�������Architecture En Russie est un livre �����crit en 1864 par Valerien Kiprianoff. Il s'agit d'une exploration d�����taill�����e de l'architecture russe, pr�����sent�����e sous forme d'illustrations et de descriptions...

Essai Sur La Chronologie Des Archontes Atheniens (1870) est un livre �����crit par Albert Dumont. Ce livre traite de la chronologie des archontes ath�����niens. L'auteur explore l'histoire de la Gr�����ce antique et fournit des informations...