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The history of Gresham, Oregon, is rooted in the pioneers who trekked along the Oregon Trail in the 1800s. Traveling down the Columbia River or over the precipitous route by scenic Mount Hood, they ……続きを見る

Before Lander became a town, the area had already been the summer hunting grounds for numerous Native American tribes, seen a few rendezvous, and had become a freighting hub. Supplying goods for the……続きを見る

Plymouth, famous as the landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, conjures images of quaintly clad settlers, the first Thanksgiving, and Plymouth Rock. Known as �America�s Hometown,� Plymouth is the na……続きを見る

Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. Handsome drawings of pe……続きを見る

England has many magnificent castles from the medieval period that have survived siege and the stresses of time. They are awesome reminders of the country’s turbulent history and most of them are op……続きを見る

The little town in upstate South Carolina, embraced by nearby Paris Mountain and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is intriguing by its name alone, �Travelers Rest.� It sits at the foot of ……続きを見る

A classic work by a distinguished architectural historian, tracing Spanish architectural influence in Florida, the Gulf Coast, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California in text illustrated by 195 p……続きを見る

Fertile soil drew Ceres founder Daniel Whitmore to the flat land south of the Tuolumne River in California�s San Joaquin Valley in 1867. Named for the Roman goddess of agriculture, Ceres was laid ou……続きを見る

Unbuilt Toronto explores never-realized building projects in and around Toronto, from the citys founding to the twenty-first century. Delving into unfulfilled and largely forgotten visions for grand……続きを見る

Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our……続きを見る

Springfield, now the third-largest city in the state, was once an area favored by Native Americans for its natural beauty, mild climate, abundant timber, and excellent hunting and fishing. Founded b……続きを見る

The lower Virgin River basin is located about 10 miles south of the border junction between what is now Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Early explorers told of blistering heat, disease-carrying insects, ……続きを見る

To learn about a community�s past, the city cemetery is the place to visit. As Atlanta�s oldest permanent landmark, Oakland Cemetery holds the past, present, and future history of the Gateway to the……続きを見る

Exquisitely detailed, exceptionally handsome designs for an enormous variety of attractive city dwellings, spacious suburban and country homes, charming "cottages" and other structures ー all accomp……続きを見る

John Berger's writings on photography are some of the most original of the twentieth century. This selection contains many groundbreaking essays and previously uncollected pieces written for exhibit……続きを見る

A biography of an unsung Victorian hero, Joseph Paxton was the man behind the garden design at Chatsworth and the Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Victorians heralded a new era of……続きを見る

Just above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers lies a 9-mile prairie whose beauty and location have long drawn people to its expanse. At this traditional gathering place of Native……続きを見る

Medina County was founded in 1848 by settlers from Europe and the eastern United States. At the time, Native Americans still lived on that land, which they called �Comancheria.� Full of hope for a b……続きを見る

Quincy is known as the �City of Presidents� and the �Granite City.� It is also known for its waterfront and the Fore River Shipyard. The city produced a president of the Continental Congress and two……続きを見る

Long known as �the Shoals,� Muscle Shoals saw its formal birth as an incorporated city in 1923. It really sprang to life in 1933, when the Tennessee Valley Authority took shape on the Tennessee Rive……続きを見る

Sophisticated and well-curated, this photographic tour through Canada's history documents the nation's evolution over more than a century, as seen through the lens of photographers from The New York……続きを見る

An unprecedented, intimate, and richly illustrated portrait of Frank Gehry, one of the world’s most influential architects. Drawing on the most candid, revealing, and entertaining conversations she ……続きを見る

Addressing the collection, representation and exhibition of architecture and the built environment, this book explores current practices, historical precedents, theoretical issues and future possibi……続きを見る

Since settlers first arrived in the mid-1800s, the townships of Millington and Arbela have developed into strong communities with deep cultural roots. This informative book documents the Millington-……続きを見る

Meticulous reproduction of the now-rare catalog ー originally issued in 1887 ー includes 1,500 detailed drawings of floor plans, elevations, perspective views, architectural details, and interior or……続きを見る

This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement is a paradigm-shifting publication that presents the Civil Rights Movement through the work of nine activist photographers-men……続きを見る

Many people who visit South Carolina to enjoy its coastal landscapes and picturesque beaches know Marion as a quaint, little town along their vacation�s journey. However, Marion is more than just a ……続きを見る

A major player in the country�s development, Norfolk County possesses a unique history, one that reflects the many challenges and accomplishments that America has experienced since the country�s bir……続きを見る

Interior Finishes & Fittings for Historic Building Conservation complements Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation, combining the history and application of each material with current……続きを見る

From one of the world's leading graphic designers comes a stunning tribute to America's most enduring icon-the Stars and Stripes.The Revolutionary Congress resolved in 1777 that "the flag of the Uni……続きを見る