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Architecture & Preservation 

Quincy Public Library has a large collection of architecture and preservation books

thanks in part to a generous annual donation made by Quincy Preserves. Materials include Books, Magazines, Videos and CD-ROMS.


Quincy Preserves is an organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich historical and architectural heritage of Quincy. To learn more visit:
http://www.quincypreserves.org

Recent Additions to the Quincy Preserves Collection:

 

American Arts and Crafts Textiles by Ayres, Diane/ Hansen, Timothy/ McPherson, Beth Ann
The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place by Dolan, Michael

American Wall Stenciling, 1790-1840

Arts & Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary by Rodel, Kevin P./ Bizen, Jonathan

Arts & Crafts Home Plans: Showcasing 85 Home Plans in the Craftsman, Prairie & Bungalow Styles by Home Planners, Llc

Arts & Crafts Stenciling by Sutherland, W.G.

Barn: Preservation & Adaptation by Larkin, David/ Endersby, Eric/ Greenwood, Alexander

Bathroom Essentials by Stevenson, Maggie

Bungalow Basics Series (Bathrooms, Dining Rooms, Fireplace, Living Rooms, Kitchens) by Duchscherer, Paul/ Keister, Douglas

Bungalow Nation by Maddex, Diane/ Harry N Abrams

Bungalow Plans by Gladu, Christian

The Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway by Mulfinger, Dale/ Davis Susan E.

The Chicago Bungalow by Pacyga, Dominic A.

Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build by Schultz, Andy

The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Ideas and Projects for Building & Remodeling

The Complete Stenciling Handbook by Buckingham, Sandra/ Clark, Bernard

The Cottage Book: Living Simple and Easy by Bass, Carol/ Welsh, Dennis

Country Living Home Almanac: Maintaining Your House Month by Month by Gates, John

Craftsman Collection by Prideaux, Jan/ Haggard, Marian E./ Home Planners, Inc.

Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home by Versaci, Russell

Forest & Garden: Traces of Wildness in a Modernizing Land, 1897-1949 by Simo, Melanie Louise

Gustave Stickley by Cathers, David

Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice by Tyler, Norman

Inside the Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Interior by Duchschere, Paul/ Keister, Douglas

Interiors: Frank Lloyd Wright at a Glance by Moor, Abby/ Wright, Frank Lloyd

Kitchens that Work: The Practical Guide to Creating a Great Kitchen by Edic, Martin/ Edic, Richard

Linoleum by Powell, Jane/ Svendsen, Linda

The New Bungalow by Bialecki, Matthew/ McCord, Jim/ Kessenich, Jill/ Bialecki, Matthew

Paint Recipes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Colors and Finished for the Home by Wagstaff, Liz

The Painted Bathroom: Stylish Transformations with Paint, Tiles, Wood, and Glass by Donavan, Henry

The Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Recipes & Paint Effects: The Ultimate Source Book for Creating Beautiful, Easy to Achieve Interiors by Cohen, Sacha

Recipes for Surfaces: Decorative Paint Finishes Made Simple by Drucker, Mindy/ Finkelstein, Pierre/ Cenicola, Tony

Remodeling a Bathroom: Tauton's Build Like a Pro, Expert Advice from Start to Finish by Tauton Press/ Frechette, Leon A.

Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors: Cabinets, Moldings & Built-Ins for Every Room in the Home by Lang, Robert W.

Stickley Brothers Furniture: Identification and Value Guide by Koon, Larry

The Stickley Brothers: The Quest for an American Voice by Clark, Michael E./ Thomas-Clark, Jill

Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition by Cathers, David M./ Vertikoff, Alexander
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Tudor Style: Tudor Revival Houses in America from 1890 to the Present by Goff, Lee/ Rocheleau, Paul

Wardway Homes, Bungalows, and Cottages, 1925 by Montgomery Ward

Wright-Sized Houses: Frank Lloyd Wright's Solutions for Making Small Houses Feel Big by Maddex, Diane
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Magazines:


Old House Interiors
Old House Journal
This Old House
Traditional Building
American Bungalow
Victorian Homes
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Videos:


America's Castles: The Grant Tour
A&E series tour the homes of turn of the century America's new nobility to discover the history, architecture, and grand beauty of these residences and the lives of the people who created them.

Inspecting an Old House Before You Buy

Maintaining Your Old House

The House Doctor: 10 Top Tips to a Healthy Home
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CD-ROM Software:

 

Better Homes & Gardens: Remodeling Your Home
From room to room, find new ideas, sound advice, and all the information needed to successfully remodel a home.  Look through a showcase of completed homes to gather ideas, then browse through the Materials Guide gathering tips on advantages, disadvantages, and relative costs of needed materials.  Finally, each user can use the Virtual Gallery to see projects in their completion.
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