| Barns: 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: 1565235622 ISBN-13: 9781565235625 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - General |
| Dewey: 728.922 |
| LCCN: 2011004501 |
| Series: Built in America |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 11.08" W x 8.49" (1.17 lbs) 127 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Historic American Building Survey (HABS) and the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) collections are preserving America's architectural history by gathering a diverse range of historic photographs and architectural designs of buildings throughout the country. Along with seventy black and white photos of barns across the country, this book includes more than 90 architectural plans that feature wooden frame joinery. Color photos, GPS coordinates and a brief history of many of the locations are also included. |
Contributor Bio(s): 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.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." |