Download or read book Stone Houses of Jefferson County written by Maureen Hubbard Barros and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jefferson County, New York, has one of the richest concentrations of stone houses in America. As many as 500 stone houses, churches, and commercial buildings were built there before 1860. Some of the buildings are beautiful mansions built by early entrepreneurs; others are small vernacular farmhouses. Some are clustered together; others dot the countryside near stone outcroppings. Embedded in the fabric of each building are the stories of its location, its maker, and its inhabitants over time. Lavishly illustrated with almost 300 photographs, this volume highlights eighty-five stone houses in the region. The editors explore both the beauty and permanence of the stonework and the courage and ambition of the early dwellers. They detail the ways in which skilled masons utilized local limestone and sandstone, crafting double-faced stone walls to protect against fire and harsh winters. The book includes discussions of the geology of the region, the stone buildings that have been lost, and the preservation and care of existing structures. Stone Houses of Jefferson County provides a fascinating look at the intrinsic beauty of these buildings and the historical links they provide to our early settlement.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1977 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1977-12-31 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 4 - 11, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1973 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1973-12-31 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 4 - 11, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1976 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1976-12-31 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 4 - 11, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1975 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1975-12-31 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Members List, pages 4 - 11, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Colorado and the Silver Crash The Panic of 1893 written by John F. Steinle and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A catastrophic depression engulfed Colorado in 1893. The government's decision to adopt the gold standard and stop buying silver hit the mining industry like a cave-in. Unemployment reached 90 percent in Leadville, a city built on silver. Strikes by union miners in Cripple Creek and Leadville led to destruction and death. Political parties split along battle lines of gold versus silver. By 1898, the country had begun to recover, but silver mining was never the same. Using firsthand commentary and more than one hundred historic photographs, John Steinle skillfully commemorates the story of Coloradans trapped in the unprecedented social, economic and political conflict of America's first great depression.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine Index of Tables of Contents written by Donald E. Watts (compiler) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JCHS MAGAZINE VOLUME'S INDEX The Magazine of the Jefferson County Historical Society of West Virginia, has been published annually since 1935. The Table of Contents of each issue is reproduced below to assist in determining the date and subject of articles that may be of interest to readers. Please contact the society ([email protected]) to purchase individual issues of the magazine. If you wish to buy digital copies of the Magazine, 1940, 1952 and 1970 – 2015 are now available at Google Play ― Books. Each of those years may be accessed by selecting the link for the year of your choice, below (in Blue Font). As additional Magazines are digitized this list will be updated. 2019-02-14

Download or read book Transactions of the Jefferson County Historical Society written by Jefferson County Historical Society (N.Y.) and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 2017 written by James L. Glymph (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 2017-12-31 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 5-15, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Uncommon Vernacular written by John Crile Allen (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes. In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area's early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 buildings included in this work - from the plantation homes of the Washington family to the log houses of yeomen farmers - reveal the unique development of this region, as Allen categorizes structures and establishes patterns of construction, plan, and style. Allen's refreshing perspective illuminates the vibrant vernacular architecture of Jefferson County, connecting the housing of this area to the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley. Varying features of house siting, plan types, construction techniques, building materials, outbuildings, and exterior and interior detailing illustrate the blending of German, Scots-Irish, English, and African cultures into a distinct, regional style. Adorned with over seven hundred stylish photographs by Walter Smalling and elegant drawings, floor plans, and maps by Andrew Lewis, Uncommon Vernacular explores and preserves this historic area's rich architectural heritage.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 2011 written by James L. Glymph (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1994 written by Dr. John E. Stealey, III (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1994-12-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1972 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1972-12-31 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 4 - 11, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.

Download or read book Jefferson County Historical Society Magazine 1970 written by Dr. John A. Washington (ed.) and published by Jefferson County Historical Society (WV) Magazine. This book was released on 1970-12-31 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Membership Lists, pages 4 - 10, have been moved to the back of the Magazine.