Name/Title
Restoring Old Buildings for Contemporary Uses: An American Sourcebook for Architects and PreservationistsEntry/Object ID
2010.002.018Description
Discusses the preservation of American buildings and includes case studies of five special preservation projects. Describes the guidelines which should be used in restoring old buildings, explains some of the complications in making repairs, and shows examples of older buildings serving new functions.
Contents: Practicing Preservation -- Learning the Contexts -- Assembling the Resources -- Getting Approvals -- Learning from Example -- Evaluating the Structure -- Knowing the Materials -- Restoring Interiors -- Integrating Modern Necessities
207 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2010.002.Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2010)Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Fine arts, Architecture, Preservation and restoration of architectural monuments, Architecture--Conservation and restoration--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.Book Details
Author
Shopsin, William C.Publisher
Whitney Library of DesignDate Published
1986Call No.
NA106 .S56 1986ISBN
0823074250LCCN
86001655Notes
Copy No.: 0Location
Category
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: By William C. Shopsin.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-199) and index.
Given to HCF library by Winslow Hastie, May 7, 2010.Created By
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May 7, 2010Updated By
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April 5, 2023