Dictionary of Building Preservation; Includes More than 10,000 Terms
New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1996. First edition. Boards, Black w/pictorial DJ. Octavo, pp. 557, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. Item #22159
Most historic buildings are owned by private citizens who have little or no background in building preservation or its allied fields These owners often feel at a disadvantage when communicating with professionals well versed in the complex jargon of this multidisciplinary field. This book provides easy access to this terminology and helps the nonspecialist to understand and communicate with building and design professionals, preservation groups, government agencies, attorneys, and others concerned with building preservation. It contains more than 10,000 entries that cover the entire breadth of building preservation in North America. Compiled by a practicing restoration architect, this is the ideal reference resource for owners of historic homes.
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