PARIS UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION, 1867. REPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS. REPORT UPON BUILDINGS, BUILDING MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF BUILDING.
Bowen, James H.:
Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1869. 96pp. including in-text illustrations. Dbd. Very good. With chapters covering the various nations' "architectural designs and models, and buildings in the park," "materials, methods of construction," and "dwellings characterized by their cheapness combined with the conditions necessary for health and comfort." A note at the end describes the United States exhibition of the "Western Farmer’s House, or American cottage," constructed by Col. Lyman Bridges of Chicago, from plans furnished by Mr. O. L. Wheelock, Architect, of that city. Also containing a "list of exhibitors and of awards in class ninety-three." HITCHCOCK 205.
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