Stone Houses

Author : Maureen Hubbard Barros,Brian W. Gorman,Robert A. Uhlig
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780815653226

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Stone Houses of Jefferson County by Maureen Hubbard Barros,Brian W. Gorman,Robert A. Uhlig Pdf

Jefferson County, New York, has one of the richest concentrations of stone houses in America. As many as 500 stone houses, churches, and commercial buildings were built there before 1860. Some of the buildings are beautiful mansions built by early entrepreneurs; others are small vernacular farmhouses. Some are clustered together; others dot the countryside near stone outcroppings. Embedded in the fabric of each building are the stories of its location, its maker, and its inhabitants over time. Lavishly illustrated with almost 300 photographs, this volume highlights eighty-five stone houses in the region. The editors explore both the beauty and permanence of the stonework and the courage and ambition of the early dwellers. They detail the ways in which skilled masons utilized local limestone and sandstone, crafting double-faced stone walls to protect against fire and harsh winters. The book includes discussions of the geology of the region, the stone buildings that have been lost, and the preservation and care of existing structures. Stone Houses of Jefferson County provides a fascinating look at the intrinsic beauty of these buildings and the historical links they provide to our early settlement.

Author : Christopher George Leslie Hodges
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784911508

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Derelict Stone Buildings of the Black Mountains Massif by Christopher George Leslie Hodges Pdf

This study provides evidence of a widespread settlement pattern that existed in an upland area of the Eastern Massif of the Black Mountains in South-East Wales, now sparsely populated, and that they can be dated from the late medieval and early post-medieval periods respectively.

Author : Sarah Gunn
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643106864

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Stone House Construction by Sarah Gunn Pdf

Stone House Construction is a comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating, including property owners, architects and builders. It has a strong theme of historic stone buildings, as traditional forms of building respond to the need for structural integrity and stability over time against weathering. The book covers aspects of building in locally sourced stone, from quarrying on-site to building arches over openings for upper storey walls, and is a source book of examples and methods to help the reader to carry on a tradition of building in local stone. Stone buildings inspire people because they transfer a natural beauty to a human achievement. The book shows many examples of Australian stonework that have not been given exposure in previous architectural references. It promotes Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) through the continuation of a stonework tradition in Australia.

Author : Brenda Paik Sunoo
Publisher : Seoul Selection
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781624120053

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Stone House on Jeju Island by Brenda Paik Sunoo Pdf

Creating a New life of Healing on Jeju IslandJeju's magic brings both blessings and curses. Its volcanic topography is beautiful, but left the island with a harsh environment; hidden underneath the peaceful fishing villages lie the scars of Korea's painful modern history. Around 25 years ago, after the passing of her young son Tommy, Brenda Paik Sunoo struck out on a journey in search of harbors for the heart. Of all the different places she visited, it was this island that drew her in, and she decided to build a home there. Stone House on Jeju Island is a record of building and moving into a.

Author : John A. Hudson,John W. Cosgrove
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351585347

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Understanding Building Stones and Stone Buildings by John A. Hudson,John W. Cosgrove Pdf

This book covers the wide spectrum of subjects relating to obtaining and using building stones, starting with their geological origin and then describing the nature of granites, volcanics, limestones, sandstones, flint, metamorphic stones, breccias and conglomerates, with emphasis being placed on how to recognise the different stones via the many illustrated examples from Great Britain and other countries. The life of a building stone is explained from its origin in the quarry, through its exposure to the elements when used for a building, to its eventual deterioration. The structure of stone buildings is then discussed, with explanations of the mechanics of pillars, lighthouses and walls, arches, bridges, buttresses and roof vaults, plus castles and cathedrals. The sequence of the historical architectural styles of stone buildings is explained—from the early days through to postmodern buildings. Special attention is paid to two famous architects: the Roman Vitruvius and the English Sir Christopher Wren who designed and supervised the construction of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. To demonstrate many of the concepts presented, two exemplary stone buildings are described in detail: the Albert Memorial in London and Durham Cathedral in northern England. The former building is interesting because it is comprised of a cornucopia of different building stones and the latter building because of its architecture and sandstone decay mechanisms. In the final Chapter, ruined stone buildings are discussed—the many reasons for their decay and the possibility of their ‘rebirth’ via digital recording of their geometry. The book has over 350 pages and is illustrated with more than 450 diagrams and colour photographs of both the various stones and the associated stone buildings. Readers’ knowledge of the subject will be greatly enhanced by these images and the related explanatory text. A wide-ranging references and bibliography section is also included.

Author : J. Cassar,M.G. Winter,B.R. Marker,N.R.G. Walton,D.C. Entwisle,E.N. Bromhead,J.W.N. Smith
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862393769

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Stone in Historic Buildings by J. Cassar,M.G. Winter,B.R. Marker,N.R.G. Walton,D.C. Entwisle,E.N. Bromhead,J.W.N. Smith Pdf

There is considerable academic and practical interest in stone and stone buildings, as exemplified by the wide range of high-quality and innovative work being conducted in the pursuit of the effective preservation and restoration of historic buildings. This is reflected in the numerous publications on stone and stone buildings that regularly find their way into the public domain. Not least amongst these are a number of Geological Society Special Publications, which have appeared in recent years. This current volume seeks to bring to the attention of the various professionals in the field (geologists, architects, engineers, conservators and conservation scientists) recent work centred on the characterization and performance of this important resource and its use in historic buildings. The volume has wider relevance, including to those interested in the heritage of stone.

Author : William architetto Wilkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IBSC:SC400022526

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English Country Houses Forty-five Views and Plans of Recently Erected Mansions, Private Residences, Parsonage-houses, Farm-houses, Lodges, and Cottages by William architetto Wilkinson Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : UIUC:30112119651153

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Old Stone House, Georgetown, D.C. by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands Pdf

Author : Kenner Deene (pseud. [i.e. Charlotte Smith.])
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V001481070

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The dull stone house by Kenner Deene (pseud. [i.e. Charlotte Smith.]) Pdf

Author : Anna Green
Publisher : Litres
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785041705886

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The Old Stone House and Other Stories by Anna Green Pdf

Author : Judith Silverthorne
Publisher : Coteau Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781550506501

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The Secret of the Stone House by Judith Silverthorne Pdf

12-year-old Emily travels back in time again in this sequel, to discover a secret locked in her grandmother's soon-to-be-sold stone house.

Author : Edward Augustus Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UCAL:B3639406

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The effects of the Norman Conquest. 1876 by Edward Augustus Freeman Pdf

Author : John William McGarvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Bible
ISBN : MINN:31951001779733Y

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Lands of the Bible by John William McGarvey Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Southwest, New
ISBN : IND:30000002958423

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Panhandle-Plains Historical Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Henry Hallam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : UVA:X004813918

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Works by Henry Hallam Pdf