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Historic Architecture in the Caribbean Islands Edward E. Crain Organized by type of structure and by island, this gorgeous volume—full of photographs—depicts and describes the history, influences, and characteristic features of the Caribbean’s unique architecture. 1994. 265 pp. 7 X 10. 64 color, 450 b&w photos and maps, index. ISBN 0-8130-1293-7 Cloth,
$60.00 Guide to
Florida’s Florida Association, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation 1989 Communication Award County-by-county guide including 700+ identification photographs of the best examples of Florida’s historic architecture—churches, forts, schools, houses, railroad stations, courthouses, stores, and hotels. A concise history of Florida architecture and architectural histories for each county round out the book. 1989. 149 pp. 8.5 X 11.
Photos, maps. Florida’s
History Properties in the National Register of Historic Places Morton D. Winsberg An amply illustrated catalog organized by county of more than 800 historically significant buildings and sites around the state. An essential reference for school and government libraries and an ideal tool for self-guided tours and first-hand exploration of Florida’s rich and varied historical legacy. Published in cooperation with the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historic Resources, Florida Department of State 1997. 158 pp. 8.5 X 11. 325+ illustrations. ISBN 0-8130-1524-3 Paper,
$19.95 The Houses
of St. Augustine, Albert Manucy "Manucy’s book continues to serve as a catalyst for architectural preservation in St. Augustine and to inspire similar works elsewhere. His sketches, which explain this colonial architecture, delight as much as they inform."—F. Blair Reeves, American Institute of Architects 1992. 179 pp. 80
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Florida Lighthouses Kevin McCarthy Paintings by William L. Trotter "McCarthy provides a concise history of Florida’s 30 lighthouses and one light station. He chronicles their legends as well as discussing their principal builders, materials, construction, difficulties, and costs. . . . After reading this book, you might feel like jumping in your car and touring the lighthouses on the Florida coasts. If so, you’ll be in luck, because Florida Lighthouses contains maps and directions for reaching each lighthouse, plus information about tours and fees."—Florida Times-Union 1990. 134 pp. 30 color illustrations, maps. ISBN 0-8130-0982-0 Cloth, $24.95 Building Marvelous Miami Nicholas N. Patricios "This excellent
resource on Miami’s built environment assembles more
than 250 photographs, almost half from archives around
the city, and supporting data (a thorough bibliography,
notes and index), invaluable reminders of what is
gone." 1994. 339 pp. 7 X 10. 250 b&w photos, maps, index. ISBN 0-8130-1299-6 Cloth,
$49.95 Jacksonville’s
Architectural Heritage Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission "A handsome model
for other cities • "Superb! Not only is it an encyclopedia of Duval County architecture but it also sets a standard for community heritage surveys nationwide."—El Escribano 1989. 421 pp. 900+ photographs, illustrations, maps, notes, bibliography, glossary, index. ISBN 0-8130-0953-7 Cloth $49.95 Sixteenth-Century
Albert Manucy In this companion volume to The Houses of St. Augustine, Albert Manucy goes back in time to detail St. Augustine’s settlement from 1565 to 1700, describing the buildings and backyards of the early settlers and demonstrating how the architecture of the Timucua Indians influenced Spanish colonial culture. 1997. 136 pp. 6 X 9. 80 line drawings, 5 maps, table, glossary, notes, bibliography, index ISBN 0-8130-1484-0 Cloth, $24.95 |
