Lighthouses: A Close-Up Look: A Tour of America's Iconic Architecture Through Historic Photos and Detailed Drawings Contributor(s): Giagnocavo, Alan (Author), Habs Co-Author (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565235606 ISBN-13: 9781565235601 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial - Architecture | History - General - Architecture | Historic Preservation - General |
Dewey: 627.922 |
LCCN: 2010051390 |
Series: Built in America |
Physical Information: 0.37" H x 8.57" W x 10.97" (1.43 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Get an architect's view of America's lighthouses through the collections of the Historic American Building Survey (HABS), and the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) - preservers of America's architectural history with a diverse range of historic photographs and architectural designs of buildings throughout the country. With over 90 black and white photos and over 50 detailed architectural plans from the HABS/HAER website, you will delve into the internal and external structures of the lighthouses. Featured in the book are many unique lighthouse structures, such as the Port Mahon Lighthouse, which hovers over the water on pilings and the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, which contains architectural details similar to those found on the White House. GPS coordinates and a brief history of many of the locations are also included, courtesy of www.ohiobarns.com, a website maintained by Ohio resident, Mike MacCarter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Giagnocavo, Alan: - "Editor Alan Giagnocavo - Alan is the Publisher for Fox Chapel Publishing, Skills Institute Press, Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine, and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine. He has worked in the publishing industry his entire adult life, and currently spends his time acquiring new products and in market development."Habs Co-Author: - Co-Author Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)- Established in 1933, HABS was developed to preserve the architectural history of America. Formed by the American Institute of Architects, The Library of Congress and the National Park Service, HABS is America's first federal preservation program and works to collect historic architectural photos and documents on a national scale. Learn more at: http: //www.nps.gov/history/hdp/habs/index.htm. |