The author of How Old Is This House? examines the careers of a number of preservationists and describes their architectural adventures in conserving yesterday's houses. Photographs and line drawings. This description may be from another edition of this product.
As an Architecture student interested in historic preservation I noticed this book, purchased it (deeply discounted), and once I began reading, couldn't put it down. This is a great little treasure for inside information on people genuinely interested in several different areas of historic preservation. The author did a great service by indirectly convincing me I'm on the right road with his witty, intelligent stories
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