Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
Author | : Patricia Chambers Walker |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0742503445 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780742503441 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Download or read book Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States written by Patricia Chambers Walker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums, this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house museums.