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1) American homes: the landmark illustrated encyclopedia of domestic architecture

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The definitive illustrated history of American house styles -- from the Dutch colonial, to the New England Salt Box, to the 1950s prefab -- the unrivaled reference and useful guide to 103 building styles pays homage to our country's housing heritage.

2) American house styles: a concise guide

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Baker, John Milnes

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"America has an abundance of varied house styles, as fascinating and diverse as its people. ...In this updated version of his popular guide, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical influences that shaped more than 60 distinctive styles, which he classifies by period from Early Colonial (1600-1715) to the Modern Movement (1920-1960) to the present. His elevation drawings precisely illustrate the key characteristics...

3) The architectural heritage of the Merrimack: early houses & gardens, Newburyport, Newbury, Amesbury, Georgetown, Old Town, Haverhill, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire

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Howells, John Mead

4) Bedford, New Hampshire: a glimpse of the past

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Bedford (N.H. : Town)

5) Beyond New England thresholds

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Chamberlain, Samuel

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An old white Colonial house in the sun was taken as a symbol of rural New England in the first volume of this series. Beyond its sunny facade, across its inviting doorstep, however, is another and more intimate symbol, the hearth. An acquaintance with the smiling externals of Colonial homes naturally leads to a curiosity about their interiors. The present volume aspires to sketch this absorbing story of early American interiors by means of the photographic...

6) Big house, little house, back house, barn: the connected farm buildings of New England

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Hubka, Thomas C

7) A building history of northern New England

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Garvin, James L

8) Building stone walls

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Vivian, John

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Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian's lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site - poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material - Vivian offers innovative designs...

9) The elements of style: an encyclopedia of architectural detail

10) Exploring stone walls: a field guide to stone walls

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Thorson, Robert M

11) A field guide to American houses

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McAlester, Virginia

12) Good fences: a pictorial history of New England's stone walls

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Hubbell, William

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For this stunning new volume, photographer William Hubbell has turned his lens toward New England's ubiquitous stone walls. Beginning with the basic geology of the region and why New England has so many darned rocks, he presents a chronological overview of the varying styles and methods of wall building, and includes conversations with six contemporary wall builders. The result is a surprising and refreshing look at stone walls and at the history...

13) The granite kiss: traditions and techniques of building New England stone walls

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Gardner, Kevin

14) Historical homes and buildings Bedford, New Hampshire

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Dinndorf, Sierra

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"This book was created as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project. It includes 32 historical homes and buildings (built in 1900 or earlier) around Bedford, New Hampshire. Collecting the history of these homes gave me a unique opportunity to learn more about my home town and its early inhabitants. It is my hope that this history will be shared for generations to come."--Inside flyleaf.

15) History of Bedford, N. H., 1737-1971

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Bedford, New Hampshire. Bedford Historical Society

16) A home called New England: a celebration of hearth and history

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Dickinson, Duo

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"Here is the sweep of life in the flinty corner called New England, where Protestant outcasts started from scratch on rocky land surrounded by mountains and cold shoreline. Through their work and devotion, New England grew into the most industrious, innovative, reserved, and literature-producing area of the United States. Roam its cities, villages, and farms; visit its churches, factories, and graveyards; and look inside its unique houses that, anywhere...