Books On Historic Preservation
We understand at times it becomes necessary to research the ins and outs of historic home preservation. Whether it be a heating or electric problem, a need to know what style shutters your home once had or what your home originally looked like painted, you can usually find it in a book. Here is a list of our recommendations for home preservation projects. We hope they may be of some interest to you!
Murtagh, William J. Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America. 3d ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
New York Landmarks Conservancy. Repairing Old and Historic Windows. Preservation Press, 1992.
Knobloch, Philip J. Architectural Details from the Early Twentieth Century. AIA Press, 1931.
Poppeliers, John C., and S. Allen Chambers. What Style Is It? A Guide to American Architecture. John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
Bernard M. Feilden. Conservation of Historic Buildings (3rd Edition). Publisher Unknown
U.S. Department of the Interior. The Preservation of Historic Architecture : The U. S. Government's Official Guidelines for Preserving Historic Homes
New York Landmarks Conservancy Staff. Repairing Old and Historic Windows : A Manual for Architects and Homeowners
(1st Edition)
Richard Hampton Jenrette. A Richer Heritage : Historic Preservation in the Twenty-First Century Book
Lawrence D. Smith. Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 CD-ROM
Oakland California Planning Department. Rehab Right: How to Realize the Full Value of Your Old House
Dennis P.
Albert, et al, Warren, R.I.: Massasoit Historical Association, 1979. Fixing Up: A Handbook for Older Homes
Ed Johnson, N.Y.: Prentice Hall, 1983. Old House Woodwork Restoration: How to Restore Doors, Windows, Walls, Stairs,
and Decorative Trim To Their Original Beauty
Natalie Shivers. Walls and Moldings Washington D.C.: Preservation Press, 1990.
Ed Johnson, N.Y.: Prentice Hall, 1983. Old House Woodwork Restoration: How to Restore Doors, Windows, Walls, Stairs,
and Decorative Trim To Their Original Beauty
Natalie Shivers. Walls and Moldings Washington D.C.: Preservation Press, 1990.