Architecture and 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

Items in the Quincy Preserves Collection:

Books:

• American Arts and Crafts Textiles
  by Ayres, Diane/ Hansen, Timothy/ McPherson, Beth Ann      746.0973 AME
• The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place
  by Dolan, Michael     721.84 DOL
• Arts & Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary
  by Rodel, Kevin P./ Bizen, Jonathan     749.204 ROD
• Arts & Crafts Home Plans:
  Showcasing 85 Home Plans in the Craftsman, Prairie & Bungalow Styles
  by Home Planners, Inc     728.37 ART
• Bathroom Essentials
  by Stevenson, Maggie     747.78 STE
• Bungalow Basics Series: Fireplaces
  by Duchscherer, Paul/ Keister, Douglas      749.62 DUC
• Bungalow Nation
  by Maddex, Diane/ Harry N Abrams     728.373 MAD
• Bungalow Plans
  by Gladu, Christian     728.373 GLA
• The Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway
  by Mulfinger, Dale/ Davis Susan E.     728.73 MUL
• The Chicago Bungalow
  by Pacyga, Dominic A.     728.373 CHI
• The Complete Guide to Bathrooms:
  Ideas and Projects for Building & Remodeling
  643.52 COM
• The Cottage Book: Living Simple and Easy
  by Bass, Carol/ Welsh, Dennis      747.8837 BAS
• Country Living Home Almanac: Maintaining Your House Month by Month by Gates, John     643.7 GAT
• Craftsman Collection
  by Prideaux, Jan/ Haggard, Marian E./ Home Planners, Inc.      728.37 CRA
• Creating a New Old House: Yesterday’s Character for Today’s Home
  by Versaci, Russell     728.37 VER
• Historic Preservation:
  An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice
  by Tyler, Norman     363.69 TYL
• Inside the Bungalow: America’s Arts & Crafts Interior
  by Duchschere, Paul/ Keister, Douglas     728.37 DUC
• Kitchens that Work: The Practical Guide to Creating a Great Kitchen
  by Edic, Martin/ Edic, Richard      643.3 EDI
• Linoleum
  by Powell, Jane/ Svendsen, Linda     645.1 POW OVERSIZE
• The Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Recipes & Paint Effects:
  The Ultimate Source Book for Creating Beautiful, Easy to Achieve Interiors
  by Cohen, Sacha     698.14 COH
• Remodeling a Bathroom: Tauton’s Build Like a Pro, Expert Advice from Start to Finish
  by Tauton Press/ Frechette, Leon A.     643.52 FRE
• Shop drawings for Greene & Greene furniture : 23 American arts & crafts masterpieces
  by Lang, Robert W.      684.104 LAN
• Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition
  by Cathers, David M./ Vertikoff, Alexander     728.092 CAT
• Tudor Style: Tudor Revival Houses in America from 1890 to the Present
  by Goff, Lee/ Rocheleau, Paul     728 GOF

 Magazines:

• This Old House
• American Bungalow
• Victorian Homes