| Covered Bridges: A Close-Up Look: A Tour of America's Iconic Architecture Through Historic Photos and Detailed Drawings Contributor(s): Giagnocavo, Alan (Author), Habs Co-Author (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565235614 ISBN-13: 9781565235618 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Architectural & Industrial - Architecture | History - General - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 624.218 |
| LCCN: 2010051995 |
| Series: Iconic Buildings of America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11" W x 8.49" (1.45 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get an architect's view of covered bridges through the collections of the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) and the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) - preserving America's architectural history with a diverse range of historic photographs and architectural designs of buildings throughout the country. At one time, there were 14,000 covered bridges in the United States. Today, only 900 of those bridges are still standing, scattered predominently across a few states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia. With over 100 photos and many detailed architectural plans from the HABS/HAER website, readers will discover the wooden frame structure of the bridges, as well as be able to compare the different carpentry techniques used to complete each structure. Color photos provide a vivid look at the bridges themselves as well as the beauty of the surrounding landscape. GPS coordinates of many of the locations are also included, courtesy of www.ohiobarns.com, a website maintained by Ohio resident Mike MacCarter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Giagnocavo, Alan: - "Editor Alan Giagnocavo - Alan is the Publisher for Fox Chapel Publishing, Skills Institute Press, Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine, and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine. He has worked in the publishing industry his entire adult life, and currently spends his time acquiring new products and in market development."Habs Co-Author: - Co-Author Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)- Established in 1933, HABS was developed to preserve the architectural history of America. Formed by the American Institute of Architects, The Library of Congress and the National Park Service, HABS is America's first federal preservation program and works to collect historic architectural photos and documents on a national scale. Learn more at: http: //www.nps.gov/history/hdp/habs/index.htm. |