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Buildings, Landmarks and Historic SitesHISTORIC SITES OF THE UNITED STATES
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Heritage Preservation Services Description: BOOK. 1996. A children's history book that takes you on a 200-year trip through time and across the country. The young reader will get acquainted with 56 special places in our nation's history. Year/Pages: 1996: 84 p.; ill.
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$6.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1984. Describes the people who settled and lived in the mountains along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Part 1 introduces the park and its historical sites; part 2 presents the region's history from the days of the Cherokees to the establishment of the park in 1934; and part 3 describes the major historical buildings found within the park. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $237.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1984: 160 p.; ill. Price: $18.00 Big Bend: Big Bend National Park, Texas Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1983. Big Bend National Park is in West Texas. Major attractions in the park include the Rio Grande River, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Chisos Mountains. Part 1 of the handbook provides a brief introduction and history of Big Bend; part 2 concentrates on the area's natural history; and part 3 presents a travel guide and reference materials. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $227.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1983: 127 p.; ill.
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$14.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1998. Describes Boston at the time of the American Revolution. Includes a section on historic sites in Boston and related Massachusetts sites. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $194.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1998: 96 p.; ill.
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$7.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1983. An introduction to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Part 1 tells of the family life at Connemara; part 2 presents a biographical essay on the man and his works; and part 3 provides concise tourist information and reference materials. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $340.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1983: 128 p.; ill.
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$13.50
Castillo De San Marcos: A Guide to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Florida Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1994. Provides a history of the Castillo de San Marcos, including the events that led up to the decision to build the fort. Also describes historic sites in St. Augustine and other areas related to Spanish Florida. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $295.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1994: 66 p.; ill.
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$7.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1998. Describes the life and times of Clara Barton. Provides a guide to the Clara Barton National Historic Site and related National Park Service sites. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $541.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1998: 80 p.; ill.
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$12.50
Craters of the Moon: A Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1991. Part 1 introduces the park and recounts its early exploration; part 2 explores how life has adapted to the park's volcanic landscape, and how people have perceived it; and part 3 presents concise travel guide and reference materials for touring the park and for camping. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $151.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1991: 64 p.; ill.
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$8.50
Desoto, Coronado, Cabrillo: Explorers of the Northern Mystery Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 1992. Discusses three 16th century explorers of America who came from Spain and Portugal. Also provides information about the national monuments named after the explorers. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $278.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1992: 112 p.; ill.
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$9.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 1981. Includes a history, travel guide, and references on the volcanic rock tower and projected prairie dog communities within the Devils Tower National Monument in the Black Hills of Wyoming. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $281.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1981: 81 p.; ill.
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$6.50
Fort Moultrie, Constant Defender Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1985. Part 1 tells the story of Fort Moultrie from the Revolutionary War to World War II; and part 2 describes Fort Moultrie in transition from an Army base to a National Park. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $583.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1985: 78 p.; ill.
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$11.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 1954. Describes Fort Pulaski and the role it played during the Civil War defending the entrance into Savannah harbor. Also includes information on how to reach the fort and other related seacoast fortifications in the National Park Service. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $265.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1954: 55 p.; ill. 2004-repr.
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$7.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1984. Describes the Confederate defenses of 1863-1865 which kept Federal land and naval forces at bay for 587 days. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $249.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1984: 64 p.; ill.
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$4.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 1962. Describes the historic features to be seen at Fort Union and exposes a cross section of the entire sweep of 19th century history in the Southwest. As a base of operations for both military and civilian ventures in New Mexico for 40 years, 1851 to 1891, Fort Union played a key role in shaping the destiny of the Southwest. Also includes Appendix 1: Commanding Officers of Fort Union, 1859-1861; Appendix 2: Regiments whose components were assigned to Fort Union. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $296.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1962: 72 p.; ill. repr.
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$6.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1995. Tells the story of the evolution of the defenses of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the role they played in helping to safeguard Spanish possessions in the Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $404.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1995: 80 p.; ill.
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$13.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 2000. Describes the Civil War battles fought in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area, and the condition of those battlefields today. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $316.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 2000: 96 p.; ill.
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$12.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1981. Part 1 gives a brief introduction to the park; part 2 outlines the natural history of the mountains and their valleys; and part 3 presents concise travel guide and reference materials. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $248.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1981: 127 p.; ill.
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$7.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1983. Describes an ironmaking community in 18th and 19th century America. Part 1 presents an overview of the young ironmaking industry; part 2 recounts the history of the workers and ironmaking operation, and part 3 is a guide to the main points of interest at the Hopewell furnace. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $400.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1983: 95 p.; ill. 1988-repr.
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$13.50
Jefferson Memorial: Interpretive Guide to Thomas Jefferson Memorial, District of Columbia Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1995. Includes a biography of Thomas Jefferson. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $255.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1995: 48 p.; ill. 1998-repr.
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$5.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1983. Describes and illustrates the history of Morristown, New Jersey, during and after the Revolutionary War. Includes a guide to the present day site. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $378.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1983: 111 p.; ill. 1988-repr.
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$14.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Office of Public Affairs, and Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1995. Lists by State the lesser-known historic sites, parks, monuments, and preserves operated by the National Park Service. Year/Pages: 1995: 49 p.; ill. Price: $3.00 Overland Migrations: Settlers to Oregon, California, and Utah Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1980. A guide to the principal sites that illustrate the pioneers' journeys along the westward routes. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $228.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1980: 111 p.; ill.
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$9.00
Redwood: A Guide to Redwood National and State Parks, California Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1996. Provides an introduction to the parks and the movement to preserve redwoods, the world's tallest trees. Explores redwood natural history, the work of restoring logged lands, and North Coast Indian culture. Includes a travel guide and reference materials for touring the park. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $429.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1996: 112 p.; ill.
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$14.50
Publisher: House, Office of Law Revision Counsel Description: United States Code, 2000 Edition, Containing the General and Permanent Laws of the United States, In Force on January 2, 2001, Volume 19, Title 38, Veterans' Benefits to Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.BOOK. 2001. Year/Pages: 2001: 1280 p.
Price:
$85.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 2001. Describes the value and significance of Yellowstone National Park. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $177.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 2001: 127 p.; ill.
Price:
$7.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: FOLDER. 2004. Serves as a guide to attractions in the Washington, D.C. area. Contains a map with accompanying text. One side shows major sites in Washington, DC, and Arlington, Virginia. The other side provides a brief history of the nation's capital. Year/Pages: 2004: Folder; ill. Price: $63.00 PRESERVATION METHODS America Preserved: A Checklist of Historic Buildings, Structures and Sites Publisher: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service Description: BOOK. 1994. Contains a checklist of historic American buildings, structures and sites. Provides quantities for all formal documentation: measured drawings, photographs, pages of written historical and descriptive data, and pages of photo captions. Includes references to informal documentation contained in field records. Cites the full shelflist numbers to facilitate the ordering of copies. Indicates large format color transparencies. Year/Pages: 1994: 1179 p.; ill. Price: $37.60 Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Historic Preservation Services Description: BOOK. 2000. Provides information on the variety of cleaning methods and materials available for use on the exterior of historic masonry buildings. Also offers guidance in selecting the most appropriate method or combination of methods. Year/Pages: 2000: 16 p.; ill.
Price:
$2.25
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, National Capital Region, Cultural Landscape Program Description: BOOK. 2000. Documents the history and existing conditions of Dumbarton Oaks Park. Year/Pages: 2000: 322 p.; ill.
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$29.00
Holding the Line: Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Heritage Preservation Services Description: BOOK. 1996. Provides advice about controlling the sources of unwanted moisture in historic buildings. Year/Pages: 1996: 16 p.; ill.
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$2.00
Guide to Cultural Landscape: Landscape Lines 14-16 Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOKS. 2005. Describes how to protect and preserve the natural environment of our national parks, historic sites, and other properties operated by the National Park Service. Contains: Landscape Lines 14, Cataloging, Printing, and Distribution; Landscape Lines 15, Historic Trails; and Landscape Lines 16, Historic Roads. Year/Pages: 2005: 3 bks. (108 p.); ill.
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$20.00
Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 2001. Describes in detail the maintenance and repair of historic cast stone, precast concrete building units that simulate natural stone. Also discusses replacement of historic cast stone. Year/Pages: 2001: 16 p.; ill.
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$2.75
Making Educated Decisions 2: A Landscape Preservation Bibliography Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Historic Landscape Initiative Description: BOOK. 2000. Provides practical guidance to make informed decisions when researching, planning, managing, interpreting, and undertaking project work for any cultural landscape resource. Year/Pages: 2000: 182 p.; ill. revised ed.
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$13.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Cultural Resources, Preservation Assistance Division Description: BOOK. 1992. Intended for use by owners, architects, and building managers responsible for the preservation and maintenance of America's architectural heritage. Documents with photographs the metals most often used in American buildings. Examines how metals deteriorate, and illustrates techniques available to architects and conservators in preserving and maintaining the metal components of buildings. The metals discussed include: lead; tin; zinc; copper; nickel; iron; steel; and aluminum. Year/Pages: 1992: 176 p.; ill.
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$16.00
The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Historic Preservation Services Description: BOOK. 1998. Explains the purpose of historic structure reports, describes their value to the preservation of significant historic properties, outlines how reports are commissioned and prepared, and recommends an organizational format for such reports. Year/Pages: 1998: 16 p.; ill.
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$2.75
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, National Center for Cultural Resources, Technical Preservation Services Description: FOLDERS. 1994-2001. Provides guidance to owners, architects, and developers of historic buildings with information on: architectural investigation; cultural landscapes; reducing lead paint hazards; removing graffiti; controlling moisture; ceramic tile floors; seismic retrofit; and cast stone. Year/Pages: 1994-2001: 8 books (130 p.); ill.
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$20.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Cultural Resources Preservation Assistance Division Description: BOOK. 1992. Enhances overall understanding of basic preservation principles. Shows specific examples of appropriate treatments and the consequences of inappropriate treatments. Includes a list of technical guidance publications. Year/Pages: 1992: 134 p.; ill.
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$17.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnerships, Heritage Preservation Services, Historic Landscape Initiative Description: BOOK. 1996. Provides guidance to cultural landscape owners, stewards and managers, landscape architects, preservation planners, architects, engineers, contractors, and project reviewers prior to and during the planning and implementation of treatment projects. A cultural landscape is a geographic area associated with a historic event, activity, or person or exhibiting other cultural or aesthetic values. Year/Pages: 1996: 156 p.; ill.
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$23.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS Appomattox Court House: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Virginia Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 2002. Tells the story of General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, which ended the Civil War, and the battles fought in the days before it. Also contains essays on events leading up to the Civil War and the implications of Appomattox for the post-war generation, as well as a tourist's guide to the park. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $234.00 per 50 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 2002: 129 p.; ill.
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$14.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1990. Describes the Capitol building of the United States between 1790 and 1800 in Philadelphia. Provides historical information on the early work of Congress in establishing policies, organizing into political parties, and working with the other branches of government. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $68.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1990: 49 p.; ill. Price: $2.25
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: BOOK. 2005. Prepared especially for Army personnel and their families and for historians. Provides a guide to exhibits and artifacts in the Army museum system. Also includes information about National Guard museums and historical holdings. Year/Pages: 2005: 163 p.; ill. revised ed.
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$3.75
History of the United States Capitol: A Chronicle of Design, Construction, and Politics Publisher: Congress, Architect of the Capitol Description: BOOK. 2001. Describes the architecture and history of the United States Capitol. Year/Pages: 2001: 516 p.; ill.
Price:
$30.00
Mission 66 Visitor Centers: The History of a Building Type Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: BOOK. 2000. Describes six National Park visitor centers built from 1956-1966 during the National Park Service's Mission 66 park development program. Includes a brief history of the Mission 66 program. Year/Pages: 2000: 304 p.; ill.
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$39.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Office of the Deputy Under Secretary Description: POSTER. 2002. Shows 20 reproductions of color photographs depicting parts of the Pentagon both before and after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Year/Pages: 2002: Poster, 32x23 in.; folded. Price: $3.00 Pentagon, the First Fifty Years Publisher: Defense Dept., Office of the Secretary, Historical Office Description: BOOK. 1992. Presents a history of the Pentagon during its first fifty years. Details the story of how the building was conceived and constructed by the War Department. Examines how the Pentagon has fared in the years since its completion in January 1943. Answers questions about the building's architecture, cost, inhabitants, environmental impact, and other subjects relating to its occupancy and use. Year/Pages: 1992: 109 p.; ill. Price: $8.13 Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency Description: BOOK. 2003. Provides guidance to architects and engineers in reducing damage to buildings, related infrastructure, and people when the damage is caused by a terrorist attack. Year/Pages: 2003: 414 p.; ill.
Price:
$22.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: BOOK. 1960. This publication may be purchased at a special price of $378.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1960: 56 p. 1997-repr.
Price:
$7.50
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: FOLDER. 1996. Describes various rooms in the White House. Also includes a brief history of the White House. Year/Pages: 1996: Folder; ill. Price: $49.00
Publisher: White House Historical Association Description: BOOK. 2001. Describes, with historical notes, many of the rooms of the White House, and traces the history of the mansion from its inception on the drawing board of architect James Hoban in 1792 through its many renovations. Year/Pages: 2001: 159 p.; ill. Price: $8.40 [ Top ]
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