Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design: Park and Recreation Structures from the 1930s
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570983917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 406 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Albert H. Good was an architect hired by the National Park Service in the 1930s. He expanded the responsibilities of the Park Service to include the development of state, county, and metropolitan parks.
Albert H. Good was an architect hired by the National Park Service in the 1930s. He expanded the responsibilities of the Park Service to include the development of state, county, and metropolitan parks.
The designs extend to the use of stone in New England and the proliferation of the pueblo and mission styles in the southwest, as well as structures made of logs and mortar. Initially developed as a teaching tool for designers in the 1930s, this book is for anyone who has a desire to duplicate the classic, rustic structures commonly found in state and national parks. Containing over 1200 photographs and detailed line drawings from which one can design and build directly, Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design is a valuable reference for preservationists, historians, designers, and homeowners. Albert Good provided plans for the construction of cabins, lodges, hotels, fireplaces, boat houses, furniture, fixtures, and more. In this informative treasure of a design book, you will find that the author reached his principal goal to present structures that "appear to belong and be a part of their settings."
"Vintage National Park Designs & Information" according to J. A. Rucker. As a professional designer and consultant to the resort development industry, I found this book very informative, with extensive photos and architectural illlustrations, plans and diagrams originating from the early 20th century. A valuable reference book for land planners, architects and developers looking to create "authentic" park and. Gorgeous book - everything I wanted to know! I always wondered how these incredibly beautiful wood and stone structures were built, everytime we went camping in some state or national park. Now I know!Where's my pick, hammer, axe, adze and saw? I can't wait to get started! This book has everything. I hope to be able to buy the rest of Albert H. Good's books on the subject. Fabulous. "Not what I expected." according to D. Beathard. I thought this would be a book of instruction or patterns for creating rustic furniture. Not even close. It is a book about layouts and some architectural design for parks and campsites. I sold it to a man designing and building his own campground. He loved it.