U.S. General Services Administration
Historic Preservation Technical Procedures
01100-06
SELECTED READING ON SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES
This standard includes a listing of some known sources that may be
referenced for additional information on specific issues relating
to this subject.
ARTICLES/PAPERS
- Archibald, Margaret. "Positive Evidence: Using Photographs
as Documents in Structural History." APT Bulletin, Vol.
XII, No. 3, 1980, pp. 62-92.
- Bock, Gordon. "Tools for Rough Stuff." The Old-House
Journal, November/December 1989, pp. 26-27.
- Bucher, Wm. Ward. "(The) Crack Detective, Part I: Beginning
the Investigation." The Old-House Journal, May 1981, pp.
97, 114-117.
- ________. "(The) Crack Detective, Part II: Lining Up the
Suspects." The Old-House Journal, July 1981, pp. 155-159.
- ________. "(The) Crack Detective, Part III: More Suspects."
The Old-House Journal, August 1981, pp. 177-181
- ________. "(The) Crack Detective, Part IV: Planning
Structural Repairs." The Old-House Journal, December
1981, pp. 277-281.
- ________. "Drying-In and Drying-Out; Flood-Damage Lessons
From Hurricane Hugo." The Old-House Journal, March/April
1991, pp. 40-43.
- Byrne, Richard. "Some Architectural Conservation Health
Hazards." APT Bulletin, Vol. XI, No. 2, 1979, pp. 23-29.
- Dean, Jeff. "Photographing Historic Buildings." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 4, 1982, pp. 31-46.
- The General Services Administration. "Fire Safety
Retrofitting in Historic Buildings." Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation and the General Services
Administration, August 1989.
- Gianopulos, Nicholas L. "Suggested Guidelines for the
Structural Examination, Analysis and Evaluation of a
Historic Structure." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 4,
1982, pp. 27-28.
- Grimmer, Anne E. "Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic
Buildings." Preservation Briefs #6. Washington, D.C.:
U.S. Department of the Interior, 1979.
- Hattis, David B. "How Existing Buildings and Building
Rehabilitation are Regulated." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIII,
No. 2, 1981, pp. 9-12
- ________. "Reasonable Health and Safety in Reuse of Buildings
as Presented in the Three Technical Guidelines." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XIII, No. 2, 1981, pp. 17-18.
- ________. "Some Current Regulatory Innovations Related to
Building Rehabilitation." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIII, No.
2, 1981, pp. 13-16.
- Howard, Murray. "Craftsmanship at the University of
Virginia." APT Bulletin, Vol. XVIII, No. 4. pp. 30-40.
- Jandel, H. Ward. "Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic
Buildings: Identifying and Preserving Character-Defining
Elements." Preservation Briefs #18. Washington, D.C.:
U.S. Department of the Interior, 1988.
- Jones, Larry D. "Specifying Exterior Restoration in the Real
World." APT Bulletin, Vol. XVII, No. 2, 1985, pp. 43-47.
- Kapsch, Robert J. "HABS/HAER: A User's Guide." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XXII, No. 1/2, 1990, pp. 22-34.
- Knight, Katherine. "Restoration Materials in the 1990s:
California Leanin' Is Becoming a Reality." The Old-House
Journal, November/December 1989, pp. 28-31.
- Labine, Clem. "Evaluating the Exterior: Siding, Trim,
Foundations, Porches." The Old-House Journal, March
1981, pp. 55-58.
- ________. "Energy-Saving Fundamentals." The Old-House
Journal, September 1981, pp. 203-207.
- ________. "Talk About Caulk." The Old-House Journal,
September 1980, pp. 113-115.
- Langenbach, Randolph. "Brick, Mortar, and Earthquakes;
Historic Preservation vs. Earthquake Safety." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XXI, No. 3/4, 1989, pp. 30-43.
- Leeke, John. "(The) Whole Kit and Kaboodle." The Old-House
Journal, November/December 1989, pp. 24-25.
- Lynch, Michael E. "Protection of Historic Buildings During
Construction." APT Bulletin, Vol. XVIII, No. 3, 1986,
pp. 8-9.
- Mann, Frederick M. "Photo Drawings, A Practical Alternative."
APT Bulletin, Vol. XIX, No. 2, 1987, pp. 24-37.
- Markman, Howard. "Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and
Assemblies." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIII, No. 2, 1981, pp.
19-22.
- McCarthy, Thomas H. "Programming for Preservation." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 4, 1982, pp. 47-48.
- Morton, W. Brown III, and Gary L. Hume. "The Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings." Preservation
Assistance Division, National Park Service, U.S.
Department of the Interior. Revised 1983.
- Nelson, Lee H. "Architectural Character: Identifying the
Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to
Preserving Their Character." Preservation Briefs #17.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, 1988.
- O'Donnell, Bill. "Restoration Health Hazards." The Old-House
Journal, January/February 1988, pp. 44-49.
- Park, Sharon C. "(The) Use of Substitute Materials on
Historic Building Exteriors." Preservation Briefs #16.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Poore, Jonathan. "My Old-House Discovery: The Screw Gun."
The Old-House Journal, January/February 1985, pp. 6-7.
- ________. "Portable Power Tools For Renovation Work." The
Old-House Journal, November/December 1989, pp. 22-23.
- Poore, Patricia. "Reaching High Places." The Old-House
Journal, July/August 1986, pp. 290-293.
- Prudon, Theodore H. M. "(The) Restoration Process, An
Explanation of Costs." APT Bulletin, Vol. XVIII, No. 4,
1986, pp. 71-76.
- Rainer, J.H. "Effect of Vibrations on Historic Buildings: An
Overview." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 1, 1982, pp. 3-10.
- Reed, Paula Stoner. "Documentation of Historic Structures."
APT Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 4, 1982, pp. 19-22.
- Reilly, Jack. "Living With(out) Asbestos." The Old-House
Journal, March/April 1987, pp. 34-38.
- Richardson, Greg, and Kevin Browne. "Asbestos: A
Controllable Risk." Building Renovation,
September/October 1992, pp. 23-26.
- Rockhill, Dan. "Structural Restoration with Epoxy Resins."
APT Bulletin, Vol. XX, No. 3, 1988, pp. 29-34.
- Smith, Baird M. "Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings."
Preservation Briefs #3. Washington, D.C.: U.S.
Department of the Interior, 1978.
- Spiers, Jr., Tomas H. "Historic Structure Reports, An
Introduction and Overview." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No.
4, 1982, pp. 3-6.
- ________. "Architectural Investigation and Analysis for
Historic Structure Reports." APT Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No.
4, 1982, pp. 23-26.
- Technical Staff, OHJ. "Inspection Checklist for Older
Buildings." The Old-House Journal, September/October
1987, pp. 40-45.
- ________. "Architectural Salvage Sources." The Old-House
Journal, (March/April 1990), pp. 37-39.
- ________. "Ice Dams - Causes, Cures, Repairs." The Old-House
Journal, October 1980, p. 147.
- Stockbridge, Jerry G. "Crack Evaluation and Monitoring." APT
Bulletin, Vol. XVIII, No. 3, 1986, pp. 6-7.
- Weeks, Kay D. "New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings:
Preservation Concerns." Preservation Briefs #14.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Wilkinson, Jeff. "Restoration Tools: Finish Tools." The
Old-House Journal, November/December 1989, pp. 20-21.
- Wilson, Forrest. "Doctors for Building." Technology Review,
May/June 1986, pp. 49-58.
BOOKS
- Addleson, Lyall. Building Failures, A Guide to Diagnosis,
Remedy and Prevention. 2nd ed. London: Butterworth
Architecture, 1989.
- Ballantyne, Duncan S. Accommodation of Disabled Visitors at
Historic Sites in the National Park System. Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, 1983.
- Belle, John, John R. Hoke, and Stephen A. Kliment, eds.
Traditional Details for Building Restoration, Renovation,
and Rehabilitation; From the 1932-1951 Editions of
"Architectural Graphic Standards". New York: John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., 1991.
- Bevitt, Emogene A., Hugh C. Miller, and Lee H. Nelson. Skills
Development Plan for Historical Architects in the
National Park Service. Washington, D.C.: U.S.
Department of the Interior, 1986.
- Building Research Establishment. Building Defects and
Maintenance. 2nd. ed. New York: The Construction
Press, 1977.
- Burns, John A. Recording Historic Structures, Historic
American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering
Record. Washington, D.C.: The American Institute of
Architects Press, 1989.
- Calloway, Stephen. The Elements of Style. New York: Simon
and Schuster, 1991.
- Chambers, J. Henry. Cyclical Maintenance for Historic
Buildings. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the
Interior, 1976.
- Chudley, R. The Maintenance and Adaptation of Buildings. New
York: Longman Group, 1981.
- Colin, Amery, ed. Three Centuries of Architectural
Craftsmanship. London: Architectural Press; New York:
Nichols Pub. Co., 1977.
- Duerksen, Christopher J., ed. A Handbook on Historic
Preservation Law. Washington, D.C.: Conservation
Foundation, 1983.
- Feilden, Bernard M. Conservation of Historic Buildings.
London: Butterworth Scientific, 1982.
- Fisher, Charles E., Michael Auer, and Anne Grimmer, eds. The
Interiors Handbook for Historic Buildings. Washington,
D.C.: Historic Preservation Foundation, 1988.
- Gratwick, R.T. Dampness In Buildings. 2nd. ed. New York:
Halsted Press, 1974.
- Harris, Cyrl M. Illustrated Dictionary of Historical
Architecture. New York: Dover Books, 1983.
- History Division. Catalog of National Historic Landmarks.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, 1987.
- Hitchcock, Henry Russel. Architecture: Nineteenth and
Twentieth Centuries. 1958, 1963; 2nd ed. Reprint,
Baltimore: Penguin, 1971.
- Innes, Jocasta. Exterior Details. S&S Trade, 1991.
- Insall, Donald W. The Care of Old Buildings Today, A
Practical Guide. London: The Architectural Press, 1972.
- International Centre for Conservation, and International
Centre Committee of the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation. Preservation and Conservation: Principles
and Practices, Proceedings of the North American
International Regional Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia
and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C.: The
Preservation Press, 1976.
- International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
Uniform Code for Building Conservation. Whittier: ICBO,
1987.
- Kitchen, Judith L. Caring For Your Old House: A Guide for
Owners and Residents. Washington, D.C.: 1991.
- King, Thomas F. The Archeological Survey: Methods and Uses.
1978. (NTIS order #PB284061)
- King, Thomas F., Patricia Heckman Parker, and Gary Berg.
Anthropology in Historic Preservation: Caring for
Culture's Clutter. New York: Academic Press, 1977.
- Labine, Clem, ed. Traditional Building, The Professional's
Source for Historical Products. Brooklyn: Historical
Trends Corporation, Vol. 1, No. 1, September/October 1988
to present.
- Lowenthal, David, and Marcus Binney, eds. Our Past Before Us:
Why Do We Save It? London: Temple Smith, 1981.
- Maddex, Diane, ed. Landmark Yellow Pages. Washington, D.C.:
The Preservation Press, 1990.
- Maintenance and Repair Manual for Historic Structures, Fort
Lewis. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District,
1989.
- Mills, Edward D., ed. Building Maintenance and Preservation.
Boston: Butterworth Inc., 1980.
- National Park Service, American Association of State and Local
History, National Conference of State Historic
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Places, 1966-1991. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of
the Interior, 1991.
- The Old-House Journal Catalog. Gloucester: The Old-House
Journal Corporation, 1992.
- Parrott, Charles. Access to Historic Buildings for the
Disabled: Suggestions for Planning and Implementation.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior,
1980.
- Phillips, Stephen J. Old House Dictionary. Lakewood CO:
American Source Books, 1989.
- Popeliers, John C., Allen Chambers, and Nancy Schwartz. What
Style Is It? Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press,
1983.
- Ransom, W.H. Building Failures, Diagnosis and Avoidance.
London: E.&F.N. Spon, Ltd., 1981.
- Roth, Leland. A Concise History of American Architecture.
New York: Harper and Row, Icon Editions, 1980.
- Seaquist, Edgar O. Diagnosing & Repairing House Structure
Problems. New York: McGraw Hill, 1980.
- Seeley, Ivor. Building Maintenance. London: MacMillan
Publishers, 1976.
- Seeley, Ivor. Building Surveys, Reports and Dilapidations.
London: MacMillan Publishers, 1985.
- Shopsin, William. Restoring Old Buildings for Contemporary
Uses. New York: Whitney Library of Design, 1986.
- Simmons, H.L. The Architect's Remodeling, Renovation, and
Restoration Handbook. New York: Nostrand Reinhold,
1989.
- Smeallie, Peter H., and Smith, Peter H. New Construction for
Older Buildings: A Design Sourcebook for Architects and
Preservationists. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Inc.,
1990.
- Sturgis, Russel. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building.
3 vols. 1905; reprint ed., Detroit, MI: Gales, 1966.
- Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service.
Respectful Rehabilitation: Answers to Your Questions
About Old Buildings. Washington, D.C.: The Preservation
Press, 1982.
- United States Department of the Army. Historic Preservation
Maintenance Procedures. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters,
Department of the Army, 1977.
- Whiffen, Marcus, and Fredrick Koeper. American Architecture,
1607-1976. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1981.
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