Architectural
Design and Restoration
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Victorian Architectural Ornament
Gothom
Inc., a manufacturer of custom Victorian style architectural
ornament, is profiled.
VICTORIAN HOUSES-
A Treasury of 100 Original
Designs
The
result of over three decades of
research, this collection of 100
finely-detailed exterior
elevation line drawings of
Victorian houses serves as a
rich resource for architects,
designers, historians,
preservationists and anyone else
interested in old houses.
Victorian Decorative Stencil Patterns
A collection of period stencils from the 1880s.
Stencil Design for Window
Curtains
Pattern for two
stencils.
Societies
& Associations
Architectural Heritage Society of
Scotland
For the
study and protection of Scottish Architecture
Canadian Centre for Architecture
An
international research collection related to the history of
architecture, its theory, practice and published records from the
fifteenth century to the present, all of which can be accessed
electronically.
Chicago
Architecture Foundation
Dedicated to
advancing public interest and education in architecture and design
through a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures and
special events.
ICOMOS, International Council on
Monuments and Sites
Organization
of professionals dedicated to the preservation of historic sites.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation
information, features, events and activism for America's historic
places.
The Society of Architectural Historians
Encourages
scholarly research in the field and promotes the preservation of
significant architectural monuments.
Society for the Preservation of New
England Antiquities
SPNEA aims
to preserve, interpret and collect buildings, landscapes and objects
reflecting New England life from the 17th century to the present. It
owns and operates 35 historic properties.
Victorian Society in America
The
Victorian Society In America is the only national non-profit
organization committed to historic preservation, protection,
understanding, education, and enjoyment of our nineteenth century
heritage.
World Monuments Watch
The World
Monuments Fund's list of Most Endangered Sites in Egypt (from among
the 100 most endangered sites in the world); includes a color
photograph, description and historical context, and statement of
current risks and necessary restorative measures.
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