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Greene
& Greene: Masterworks
by Bruce Smith & Alexander Vertikoff. The Greene brothers created the
most elegant California bungalows and designed some of our favorite furniture.
Order
it here
A Monograph
of the Work of Mellor, Meigs & Howe
This is a reprint of the 1923 monograph showing the period houses by these
Philadelphia society architects. Order
it here
Long
Island Country Houses and Their Architects
by Robert B. MacKay, etal. This is a fabulous sourcebook for the period
houses on the island. Order
it here
Great
American Houses and Their Architectural Styles
by Virginia and Lee McAlester. This illustrates country houses and estates
in a variety of styles and from coast to coast. Order
it here
The
Houses of McKim, Mead and White
by Samuel G. White. This volume illustrates a cross section of MMW houses
from Newport Mansions to large Shingle Style estates on Long Island with
recent color photographs. Order
it here
John
Russell Pope: Architect of Empire
by Steven McLeod Bedford. This is a beautifully illustrated monograph
on the work of this prominent American architect who was trained in the
Beaux Arts tradition and went on to design some of this country's most
famous monuments. Order
it here
Samuel
Yellin Metalworker
by Jack Andrews. Samuel Yellin was the pre-eminent American blacksmith
who worked in Philadelphia in the first half of the 20th century but carried
out major metalwork commissions all over the country. His whimsical designs
included much wit and a scholar's knowledge of the history of Middle European
blacksmithing. This book is out of print but may still be available in
some places. Look
for it here
American
Art Tile: 1876-1941
by Norman Karlson. This is a comprehensive review of the various art tile
manufacturers in America with wonderful illustrations. Order
it here
Historic
Denver Guides
The following three Denver architectural guidebooks are by Diane Wilk,
with photographs by Cynthia S. Herrick.
A Guide to Denver's Architectural Styles . Order
it here
The Wyman Hisoric District . Order
it here
The Potter-Highlands Historic District . Order
it here
Park
and Recreation Structures
by Albert H. Good. A reprint of a 1938 classic which has extensive construction
details and photos showing a whole range of National Park structures from
lodges to outhouses. Order
it here
Landmarks
in the Landscape
by Harvey H. Kaiser. This book illustrates the historic lodges in the
National Parks of the West including our favorites, the Ahwahnee, the
North Rim Lodge, the East Glacier Lodge and the Old Faithful Inn. Order
it here
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Charles
Rennie Mackintosh
edited by Wendy Kaplan. Catalogue printed to accompany the wonderful exhibit
on Mackintosh that travelled to various museums in the US in 1997. Order
it here
Edgar
Brandt - Master of Art Deco Ironwork
by Joan Kahr. Edgar Brandt created beautiful Art Deco wrought ironwork
in France. This is a great resource for metalwork of that period. Order
it here
Ruhlmann
- Master of Art Deco
by Florence Camard. Jacques Emile Ruhlmann was a Frech cabinetmaker and
furniture designer who created exquisite pieces in the French Art Deco
style. The use of exotic and precious materials is one of the trademarks
of his designs. Order
it here
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