American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated GlossaryVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 - 270 pages |
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... feet in 1873 to 2.4 billion in 1890. Those figures demon- strate a steady growth in the housing industry . During the same time , however , production of shingles went from 3.9 million to 1.5 billion.2 The latter figure indicates a ...
... feet in 1873 to 2.4 billion in 1890. Those figures demon- strate a steady growth in the housing industry . During the same time , however , production of shingles went from 3.9 million to 1.5 billion.2 The latter figure indicates a ...
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... feet . Most rowhouses have no front yard , being built right to the side- walk line , and most extend deep into the lot with a little space left for a back yard . Variety in style can be found in a particular row , because row groups ...
... feet . Most rowhouses have no front yard , being built right to the side- walk line , and most extend deep into the lot with a little space left for a back yard . Variety in style can be found in a particular row , because row groups ...
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