The Technology of Historic American Buildings: Studies of the Materials, Craft Processes, and the Mechanization of Building Construction

Inspired by the success of Building Early America (to which the present book bears some resemblance), the Association for Preservation Technology and the Foundation for Preservation Technology have produced The Technology of Historic American Buildings. Unlike its predecessor, this book tends to focus primarily upon nineteenth century architectural technology. Thus, its subject matter complements that of the earlier book, although not nearly in as complete or exhaustive a manner. Seven areas are treated in an in-