The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 1289
... Construction of the Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851. 4to . London , 1852 . [ 8vo . London , 1850 . Dwellings of the Labouring Classes ; their arrangement and construction ; by the Society . Foulston , J. Public Buildings ...
... Construction of the Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851. 4to . London , 1852 . [ 8vo . London , 1850 . Dwellings of the Labouring Classes ; their arrangement and construction ; by the Society . Foulston , J. Public Buildings ...
Page 1290
... Construction of Farm Buildings and Labourers ' Cottages . 4to . Strat- [ 1865 . Denton , J. B. Farm Homesteads of England . 2nd edition , 65 plates , 8vo . London . Downing , A. J. Architecture of Country Houses ; with remarks on ...
... Construction of Farm Buildings and Labourers ' Cottages . 4to . Strat- [ 1865 . Denton , J. B. Farm Homesteads of England . 2nd edition , 65 plates , 8vo . London . Downing , A. J. Architecture of Country Houses ; with remarks on ...
Page 1291
... Construction , including Iron Foundations . 80 plates , 2 vols . 4to . London , 1864 . Latham , J. H. Construction of Wrought - Iron Bridges , embracing the Practical Appli- cation of the Principles of Mechanics to Wrought - Iron Girder ...
... Construction , including Iron Foundations . 80 plates , 2 vols . 4to . London , 1864 . Latham , J. H. Construction of Wrought - Iron Bridges , embracing the Practical Appli- cation of the Principles of Mechanics to Wrought - Iron Girder ...
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