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Historic buildings United States M26 (Tank) History Panther (Tank) History Smoyer, Clarence 1923- Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) Juvenile literature Tank crews United States United States. Army Officers Biography United States. Army. Armored Regiment, 32nd Biography World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Western FrontBrownstein, Elizabeth Smith
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1999
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973 BROSummary: Ideal for the old-house owner or potential owner, this excellent book is a "Dear Abby" for old buildings, answering 150 of the most-asked rehabilitation questions such as "Is it safe to remove paint with a blowtorch?" "Does sandblasting harm brick?" and "Can old wooden windows be saved?" The questions cover yard, structural and mechanical systems, exterior systems, exterior features such as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Preservation Press 1982
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 720.28 RESSneden, Robert Knox
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973.7 SNESummary: Take a grand tour of the nation's most extraordinary homes: Grand Plantations, Florida's Grand Estates, Hudson River Valley Estates, Newport Mansions, Adirondack Camps, and Gold Coast Estates.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A&E Home Video 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.81 AMESwanson, Ann.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Idaho State Historical Society 1985
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.007 SWAWatts, Donald W.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Idaho State Historical Society 1985
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.007 WATSummary: Take a grand tour of the nation's most extraordinary homes: Grand Plantations, Florida's Grand Estates, Hudson River Valley Estates, Newport Mansions, Adirondack Camps, and Gold Coast Estates.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A&E Home Video 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.81 AMESummary: Preservation magazine, the magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers a lively tour of the homes, buildings and places that Americans cherish. Each issue of Preservation magazine entices readers to learn about the challenges and joys of protecting the nation's heritage.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Trust 1996
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7 available in Magazines - previous years, Call number: 2022-FallCall number: 2022-Spring
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Light, Sally.
Summary: "This book will tell you: what to look for when inspecting the house and site. How to estimate or establish building dates and styles. How to find out who has owned or lived in the house in the past. Ways to find old records and retrieve helpful information from them. The procedure for getting a house listed on a historic register. The importance of a house history to the resale value of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Golden Hill Press 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.37 LIGMcMillan, Patricia Hart.
Summary: Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. Three-hundred and sixty-three gorgeous, inspiring images provide leisurely looks at historic house interiors magically decorated for Christmas. Begin with the Foreword by Christopher Radko, famed re-creator of vintage Christmas ornaments. Tour historic holiday homes from Filoli to Colonial...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: STR 745.5941Summary: "The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence. The art of United States diplomacy has been conducted over more than two centuries with figures from all over the world, in peacetime and in conflict. For the last six decades, these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rizzoli Electa 2023
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 725.1 AMERajan, Rekha S.
Summary: "This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624 RAJShea, Therese
Summary: American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SHEMakos, Adam
Summary: Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022