Автор: Brown, Paul Название: Britain`s historic ships ISBN: 1844860930 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781844860937 Издательство: Anova Рейтинг: Цена: 3300.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This lavish new volume explores twenty of the most celebrated and accessible ships and offers a comprehensive history of each vessel`s design, construction, active service and subsequent restoration and preservation. In addition to the featured entries, an appendix presents all of the necessary contact details and opening times where applicable.
Описание: This photographic story of three dynamic neighborhoods in Philadelphias twenty-first ward traces the evolution of each community as defined by its architecture. From the outstanding Tudor Historic District to elegant homes near Wissahickon Avenue, East Falls is a must-see neighborhood for connoisseurs of fine domestic architecture. Manayunk, once known as the "Manchester of America," still retains its European hill town character, preserved in its worker homes, churches, and mills. Roxborough has its own unique architectural profile, with suburban residences of the Victorian era and the rural setting of Upper Roxborough. Historic Ridge Avenue is dotted with venerable structures from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Brimming with nearly 500 full color photographs and archival images, and supplemented by selected biographies of the featured architects and firms, this book will charm history buffs, lovers of vintage architecture, and Philadelphia enthusiasts.
Автор: Virga, Vincent Название: Historic maps and views of new york ISBN: 1579125948 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781579125943 Издательство: Little Brown Рейтинг: Цена: 2275.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A first-of-its-kind collection of twenty-four historic maps and views of New York City, specially bound so they can be removed easily and framed in standard-size frames.
"Historic Maps and Views of New York" is a unique and fascinating collection of twenty-four New York maps and views dating from the 1600s through the present. Included with each map is the original printing information and brief text that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities.
Put together by a map expert based at the Library of Congress, the selections include one of the earliest maps of Manhattan by Johannes Vingboons; views of New York Harbor in the early 1700s; an elaborately detailed map of Central Park; a complete topographical map of the island of Manhattan; an early subway map; overviews of Brooklyn and Queens; and much more. Each unique and stunning representation of New York is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail, making it ready for display in any home, office, dorm room, or classroom.
Автор: Rooney E. Ashley Название: Today`s historic interiors ISBN: 0764338684 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764338687 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 8347.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Tour historic homes and other buildings that have been altered to accommodate 21st century lifestyles. Through 338 color images, learn how renovating or refashioning an older building increases the financial return on the initial investment, preserves the original integrity of the building, and prevents unnecessary disruption of a neighborhood. Visit an 1855 Gambrel, a Denver Beaux-Arts House, and a 20th century Georgetown house, and see how old houses can be modified and updated to accommodate the demands of present-day life. That 19th century inglenook can become a home office or a new master suite can be made from two bedrooms. The possibilities are endless and will inspire your own ideas for transforming yesterdays old house or building into your dream home.
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