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ISBN: 1555620515

ISBN13: 9781555620516

Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America

Name: The ultimate on Preservation
Item: Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America
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by William J. Murtagh

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Book Overview

The historic preservation movement has had a huge influence on America's built landscape for the past thirty years. Discover the cornerstone primer on the topic -- Keeping Time. This edition features... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1555620515

ISBN13:9781555620516

Release Date:December 1899

Publisher:Main Street Press

Length:237 Pages

Weight:1.90 lbs.

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The ultimate on Preservation

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

Dr. Murtagh is probably the top expert in the field of Preservation and he has written this very readable book for all interested in the subject. He has received high honors for his work and is known worldwide as the authority.

Invaluable history of preservation

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

An outstanding summary of historic preservation. This was a required text for the online course I took, but it is very readable for the average person. A must-read for those interested in old buildings and their relevance today.