Houses and Homes
Title | Houses and Homes PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara J. Howe |
Publisher | Rowman Altamira |
Total Pages | 188 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780761989295 |
This volume in the Nearby History series helps the reader document the history of a home. The reader will learn to examine written records, oral testimonies, visual sources, and the house's surroundings. The author covers American housing patterns, the individual characteristics of houses in different regions, construction techniques and materials, household technology, and family life styles. Houses and Homes is Volume 2 in The Nearby History Series.
Homes Past and Present
Title | Homes Past and Present PDF eBook |
Author | Kerry Dinmont |
Publisher | Bumba Books (R) -- Past and Press |
Total Pages | 28 |
Release | 2018-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1541503341 |
From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help develop nonfiction-reading skills.
Old Homes Made New
Title | Old Homes Made New PDF eBook |
Author | William M. Woollett |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 88 |
Release | 1878 |
Genre | Architecture, Domestic |
ISBN |
Historic Houses of Philadelphia
Title | Historic Houses of Philadelphia PDF eBook |
Author | Roger W. Moss |
Publisher | University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | 276 |
Release | 1998-05-29 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780812234381 |
"Historic Houses of Philadelphia" brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life with maps, touring information, and historical notes on 50 distinctive homes. 160 photos, 150 in color.
Homes Then and Now
Title | Homes Then and Now PDF eBook |
Author | Nadia Higgins |
Publisher | Pogo Books |
Total Pages | 24 |
Release | 2018-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781641284745 |
In Homes Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected houses and homes through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic highlights a period in housing and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Homes Then and Now also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Early American Country Homes
Title | Early American Country Homes PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Tanner |
Publisher | Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | 163 |
Release | 2011-10-01 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1423620941 |
Twenty restored or renovated Early American country homes feature the myriad of different styles from around the country. The homes exude a simplicity that is somewhat rustic and somewhat country in an understated way. Tim Tanner also features some small cabins that have been made livable for today as well as decorating ideas and outbuildings. Early American Country Homes is an inspiration and resource for those who are interested in building, re-creating, restoring, or just enjoying a return to simpler styling in home design.
Architectural Details from Old New England Homes
Title | Architectural Details from Old New England Homes PDF eBook |
Author | Stanley Schuler |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages | 184 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
Over 350 color and black-and-white photographs show the various architectural styles of old New England homes with special attention to the details. A supporting text explains the history and significance of the style. Architectural drawings provide close-up views of fireplaces, doorways, windows, stairs, and cupboards built in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.