Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design

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bb255-Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design: Park and Recreation Structures from the 1930's

Reprint of the 1938 National Park Service
CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), Albert Good

This is 3 books reprinted as one softbound edition.
Details and chronicles:

•     Cabins, Lodges
•     Out buildings
•     Bridges
•     Furniture
•     Sign boards
•     and many more of the National Parks' structures of that era.

Structures commonly log and stone.  Pueblo and mission styles in SW also presented.
Over 1,200 photographs (black & white--remember the photos were taken in the 30's) and detailed line drawings from which one can design and build.
Log builders, designers, architects and contractors will find this a great book.
The 3 volumes are bound as 1 and total over 600 pages.
This is truly a one of a kind book.

Includes lots of basic floor plans for many of the lodges, residences, cabins and outbuildings that you'll find in our National Forests.