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From Vitruvius to Frank Lloyd Wright, castles to Manhattan luxury apartments, these books present the fascinating panorama of architecture down through the ages. Included are photo surveys, reference books, books of house plans, and more. And the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America honored us with the 2005 Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition. We appreciate this recognition and look forward to continuing to provide books and publishing resources to the architecture and design community.

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Great Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth CenturyGreat Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century 
by Wilbur J. Watson
From an expert in the field, this wide-ranging study covers everything from stone viaducts in Roman Iberia to steel and concrete suspension bridges in Geneva and New York. 200 illustrations.


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The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic ArchitectureThe Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture 
by Lester Burbank Bridaham, Ralph Adams Cram
Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. 572 illustrations.


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Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British ArchitectureVitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture 
by Colen Campbell
This groundbreaking work established Neo-Palladianism as the national style, overthrowing Baroque trends and anointing Inigo Jones as the British Vitruvius. Its 300 illustrations include facades, grounds, exteriors, and perspective views.

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Victorian Woodturnings and WoodworkVictorian Woodturnings and Woodwork 
by Blumer & Kuhn Stair Co.
Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Varied, unusual examples make it an inspiring, instructive resource.


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Victorian Wooden and Brick Houses with DetailsVictorian Wooden and Brick Houses with Details 
by A. J. Bicknell & Co.
81 illustrations depict floor plans, elevations, and other details of suburban residences, capturing the elaborate, distinctive beauty of Victorian-era cornices, staircases, gables, verandas, doors, dormers, and more.


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The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910 
by Henry L. Wilson
112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights.


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100 Small Houses of the Thirties100 Small Houses of the Thirties
by Brown-Blodgett Company
Exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 charming structures. Illustrations of models accompanied by descriptions of interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. 200 illustrations.



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100 Turn-of-the-Century Brick Bungalows with Floor Plans100 Turn-of-the-Century Brick Bungalows with Floor Plans
by Rogers & Manson
Reprinted from rare 1912 catalog, this book presents 100 winning entries from a nationwide competition for brick bungalow designs. Superb renderings show houses in perspective, floor plans, some landscape planning — even a budget.



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100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans
by Radford Architectural Co.
Reprint of rare 1909 catalog features houses ranging from simple three-room bungalows to elaborate 10- and 12-room structures with sitting rooms, libraries, parlors, and wraparound porches. For home restorers and nostalgia lovers.



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100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings
by A. J. Bicknell & Co.
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. 98 black-and-white illustrations.



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1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans
by Herbert C. Chivers
Reproduced from a rare edition, this showcase of homes ranges from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans.


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101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs
by Harris, McHenry & Baker Co.
Authentic plan book advertises homes chosen for aesthetic appeal, convenience, and economy of construction. Ranging in scale from lavish to modest, each model appears with detailed floor plans, measurements, and a photograph of completed dwelling.


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110 Turn-of-the-Century House Designs110 Turn-of-the-Century House Designs
by R. W. Shoppell
This survey, reproduced from a rare edition, offers an authentic guide to restorations and re-creations. Illustrations include hundreds of perspective drawings and floor plans.



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117 House Designs of the Twenties117 House Designs of the Twenties
by Gordon-Van Tine Co.
A reprint of a rare architect's catalog of 1923, presenting a full range of typical home designs of the period. Photographs, floor plans and full descriptions of interior and exterior detailing. 345 black-and-white illustrations.



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124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929
by National Building Publications
Meticulous reproduction of rare catalog offers a beautifully illustrated look at homes intended for budgets from $3,500 to $15,000. Designs include such special features as built-in cabinets and clothes chute. 370 black-and-white illustrations.



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500 Small Houses of the Twenties500 Small Houses of the Twenties
by Henry Atterbury Smith
Perspective drawings, floor plans and descriptions of principal features of outstanding 20s designs, many by leading architects of the period. 1,135 black-and-white line illustrations, 262 black-and-white photographs and tone drawings.



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Aladdin "Built in a Day" House Catalog, 1917Aladdin "Built in a Day" House Catalog, 1917
by Aladdin Company
Designs for 60 homes, from a 4-room cottage to a 4-bedroom two-story. Landscaped exteriors, floor plans, and overhead cutaway views with detailed commentaries on each.



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The American Builder's CompanionThe American Builder's Companion
by Asher Benjamin
The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book for colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Extensive development of geometry of carpentry, construction of sashes, frames, doors, stairs. Over 375 figures.



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American Country Houses of the Gilded Age (Sheldon’s "Artistic Country-Seats")American Country Houses of the Gilded Age (Sheldon’s "Artistic Country-Seats")
by A. Lewis
Reproduces all of Sheldon's fascinating and historically important photographs and plans for a total of 97 buildings (93 houses, 4 casinos) built during the 1880s. Approximately 200 illustrations.


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American Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor PlansAmerican Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor Plans
by Lewis A. Coffin
Blueprints, sketches, and exterior and interior photographs showcase the finest examples of 1930s country homes from 70 different architectural firms. A variety of styles are featured, from simple cottages to large estates.


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The American House Styles of Architecture Coloring BookThe American House Styles of Architecture Coloring Book
by A. G. Smith
Crisp renderings of 43 extant structures from Taos Pueblo to striking contemporaries. Spanish Colonial, Georgian, Stick, Gothic, many other styles. Rich and informative captions date, identify, and describe each dwelling.


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American Victorian Cottage HomesAmerican Victorian Cottage Homes
by Palliser & Co.
Reprinted from a rare 1878 offering published by a leading Northeastern architectural firm. Front and side elevations, floor plans and descriptions of 50 "practical designs of low and medium priced houses."


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The American Vignola: A Guide to the Making of Classical ArchitectureThe American Vignola: A Guide to the Making of Classical Architecture
by William R. Ware
This includes tables of the Classical Orders, measured drawings of monuments, and practical instruction on classical design. 304 illustrations.


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America’s Lighthouses: An Illustrated HistoryAmerica’s Lighthouses: An Illustrated History
by Francis Ross Holland, Jr.
Profusely illustrated fact-filled survey of American lighthouses since 1716. Over 200 stations — East, Gulf, and West coasts, Great Lakes, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers.


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Ancient Egyptian Construction and ArchitectureAncient Egyptian Construction and Architecture
by Somers Clarke, R. Engelbach
Profusely illustrated description and analysis of quarrying methods, stone and brickwork, pyramid construction, mathematics, tools, much else. Nearly 270 photographs and illustrations of sites, building plans, architects' diagrams. Appendices. Bibliography.



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