American architectural books
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This is a pattern book of Federal period moulding and trim styles distributed by Asher Benjamin in 1797. It was a guide for carpenters of the time.
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The country builder's assistant
This is a pattern book of Federal period moulding and trim styles distributed by Asher Benjamin in 1797. It was a guide for carpenters of the time.
A biographical and critical dictionary of painters, engravers, sculptors and architects, from ancient to modern times
School architecture, or, Contributions to the improvement of schoolhouses in the United States
The historic mansions and buildings of Philadelphia
a detailed account of the events, the important individuals and detailed descriptions of where they took place during the defining moments in our nations history
A private letter to the individual members of Congress on the subject of the public buildings of the United States at Washington
Anecdotes of painters, engravers, sculptors and architects, and curiosities of art
The development of the house
pp.1-25 of The Wharton School annals of political science. No. 1. March, 1885.
Guide to the Capitol and to the national executive offices of the United States ..
Palliser's model homes
Perfect for architects and historians alike Palliser’s Model Homes (1876) offers nineteenth-century perspective on house designs, as well as an assortment of plans for farms, churches, and places of business. Among the examples are designs for a bank, a library, and a town hall. The unique period styles this book captures are 1860s Stick Style and the 1870s Queen Anne. This valuable book for builders provides not only informative descriptions, but also illustrations and floor plans.