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Author: Adam Van Doren
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Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781567925425
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPre-eminent historian David McCullough and noted artist Adam Van Doren unite for an excursion to the celebrated homes of fifteen American presidents, past and present.
Author: Irvin Haas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780486267517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes and includes photographs of the exteriors and interiors of American presidential homes, and notes the locations and visiting hours of those that are open to the public
Author: Hugh Howard
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Published: 2014
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ISBN-13: 9780316215336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS offers a unique tour of the houses and day-to-day lives of America's presidents, from George Washington's time to the present. Author Hugh Howard weaves together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the way our chief executives lived. Original photography by Roger Straus III brings the houses and furnishings beautifully to life. From Jefferson's Monticello to Reagan's Rancho del Cielo, with fascinating and surprising stops between and beyond, HOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS presents a fascinating alternative history of the American presidency.
Author: Charlene C. Giannetti
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2017-02-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1493024809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouthern plantations are an endless source of fascination. That’s no surprise since these palatial homes are rich in history, representing a pivotal time in U.S. history that truly is “gone with the wind.” With the Civil War literally exploding all around, many of these homes were occupied either by Confederate or Union troops. Nowhere else in the south were plantations so affected by the nation’s bloodiest war than in Virginia. At times, families fled, leaving behind slaves to manage the property. There are still more than 60 plantations in Virginia today, most of them open to the public. Some have been restored, others undergoing that process. If only the walls could talk, the stories we might hear! That’s what we hope to bring into this book on The Plantations of Virginia. We’ll take the tours and talk to the guides and dig even further if there is more to discover. We hope that travelers will be enlightened before they travel to Virginia, their visits will thus be enriched, and that residents will equally love exploring this deep history of Virginia. Accompanying the text will be photographs, taken by one of the authors, showing, in all their splendor, the exteriors of these plantations, as well as areas of interest inside the buildings.
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Published: 2022-02
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ISBN-13: 9781931917964
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William G. Clotworthy
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 380
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll the presidents of the United States have had at least one home outside of the White House, and many have had libraries and museums built to commemorate their careers. This volume offers a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that honor the American presidents - from George Washington to George W. Bush.
Author: Hugh Howard
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2004-05-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780810943391
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor anyone interested in learning about or creating an authentic Colonial-style home, Bob Vila collaborator Hugh Howard provides a tour of selected Colonial Williamsburg classic homes. Floor plans & full-color photos.
Author: Elizabeth Smith Brownstein
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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 292
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescriptions of around twenty American homes, including Auldbrass Plantation near Yemessee, South Carolina.
Author: Thomas E. Luebke
Publisher: Us Commission of Fine Arts
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 280
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTowering over the White House, the colossal granite Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) was first constructed to house the departments of State, War, and Navy in the nineteenth century, and it now serves as the home of the Executive Office of the President. Having outlasted decades of plans threatening alteration or outright demolition, the building survives as one of the foremost examples of Second Empire design in the United States. Palace of State details the building's rich architectural and historical legacy -- from the beginnings of federal civic architecture in Washington to its construction as the world's largest office building after the Civil War, and culminating in the recently completed restoration process that began in the 1980s. Featuring beautifully rendered architectural drawings, historic images, and lush contemporary photography, this illustrated history presents a comprehensive study of an iconic landmark that continues to serve in its role as a monumental setting for statecraft.
Author: Adam Van Doren
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781567926187
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA personal look at the buildings that define Yale University through the eyes of alumni. "The Stones of Yale is a delight--fresh and highly observant. I will be turning to its pages again and again, I have no doubt."--David McCullough Artist Adam Van Doren wanted to know how Yale University's buildings made people feel to live and to study in them. He spoke to alumni as diverse as actor Sam Waterston, the writer Christopher Buckley, Yale librarian Judith Schiff, former NFL great Calvin Hill, architect Cesar Pelli, among others, about their experiences and illustrates this book in gorgeous watercolor paintings of the buildings of Yale that interest him most. Rather than an architectural analysis of buildings, Van Doren explores the visceral experience of seeing them and being inside them. This is one-of-a-kind approach that will interest anyone who's felt the intangible power of a building and a place.
