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Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship
Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship- Photographs and sectional drawings of the Egyptian pyramids. ...
The Pyramids of Egypt The Pyramids of Egypt
The Pyramids of Egypt- Photographs by Frank P. Roy together with brief information, and site plans of pyramid complexes. Also a timeline and pyramid statistics, with sources, a map of Egypt and uncritical discussion of t ...
Engineering the Pyramids Engineering the Pyramids
Engineering the Pyramids- Professor Michel Barsoum describes evidence that parts of the Great Pyramids of Giza were built using an early form of concrete. ...
Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids? Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?
Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?- Archaeologist Mark Lehner has discovered a city of pyramid workers. Illustrations include a conjectural drawing of the Giza plateau near the end of Khufu's reign. ...
The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser
The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser- Clickable plan and images, provided by the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK
Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK- History, location, usage and restoration project of a 15th-century village hall built of granite and thatch. An outstanding example of a special type of medieval community building. ...
The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow
The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow- Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904 in his distinctive Art Nouveau style, it has been recreated and serves today as a cafe specialising in teas. Includes history and photographs. ...
Harvey Houses Harvey Houses
Harvey Houses- The history of a chain of railway hotels and restaurants built from 1870 by English immigrant Fred Harvey in the American Southwest. Includes photographs and details by state, newsclippings and bibliograph ...
Classic Cafes Classic Cafes
Classic Cafes- A celebration of London's formica 50s and 60s cafes. A history explains the utilitarian minimalist context. Photographs and brief descriptions of over 100 cafes; cafes in TV and film; bibliography. ...
J. Lyons & Co. J. Lyons & Co.
J. Lyons & Co.- An illustrated history by Peter Bird of this British caterer and food manufacturer from 1887-1998, including its chains of teashops and cornerhouse restaurants. ...
HoJoLand HoJoLand
HoJoLand- Tribute site to Howard Johnson's Restaurants in the US. Includes history and directory of existing locations. ...
Flickr: Diners Flickr: Diners
Flickr: Diners- Photography group to share photos of old diners. ...
Labelscar: The Retail History Blog Labelscar: The Retail History Blog
Labelscar: The Retail History Blog- Jason Damas and Ross Schendel present news, information, opinions and photographs of malls, shopping centers, and retail chains of North America past and present, including redevelopme ...
Malls of America Malls of America
Malls of America- Images of 1960s and 1970s shopping malls with commentary by Keith Milford. ...
Pleasant Family Shopping Pleasant Family Shopping
Pleasant Family Shopping- A nostalgic look back at supermarkets and discount chain stores of the past, covering all parts of the United States and illustrated with vintage photographs. ...
Wikipedia: Shopping Mall Wikipedia: Shopping Mall
Wikipedia: Shopping Mall- An illustrated description and history of this building type from the collaborative encyclopedia. ...
The Skyscraper Museum The Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum- Private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of highrise buildings. Exhibits and information on the architecture, materials, and physics of highrise construction. ...
Great Buildings: Skyscrapers Great Buildings: Skyscrapers
Great Buildings: Skyscrapers- Images, information, and 3D models of a selection of skyscrapers around the world from Great Buildings Online. ...
Skyscraper Page Skyscraper Page
Skyscraper Page- Dylan presents an illustrated database of the world's tallest buildings. The illustrations drawn to one scale make it easy to compare heights internationally or within a city. Includes dates and architec ...
The Tallest Buildings in the World The Tallest Buildings in the World
The Tallest Buildings in the World- A list of the tallest buildings in the world, with a graphic showing the tallest. ...
How a Skyscraper is Made How a Skyscraper is Made
How a Skyscraper is Made- Background, history, raw materials, design, and the construction process of skyscrapers, from Thomson Gale's How Products Are Made. ...
Wikipedia: Skyscraper Wikipedia: Skyscraper
Wikipedia: Skyscraper- A comprehensive article from the collaborative online encyclopedia on the skyscraper's historical development. ...
Stock.xchng: Skyscrapers Stock.xchng: Skyscrapers
Stock.xchng: Skyscrapers- Royalty free stock photography community - images in the skyscrapers category. ...
The High-Rise Pages The High-Rise Pages
The High-Rise Pages- Articles, images and wallpapers of the tallest buildings in the world. ...
Wicked Tall Buildings Wicked Tall Buildings
Wicked Tall Buildings- Drawings of skyscrapers from across the world. With a personal touch. ...
Building Big Building Big
Building Big- This site explains the construction process of tall buildings and covers facts of a collection of skyscrapers across the world. ...
UrbanDB UrbanDB
UrbanDB- A comprehensive database of Greater Toronto Area construction and skyscraper development activities. ...
Skyscraper Architecture: Tallest Buildings in the World Skyscraper Architecture: Tallest Buildings in the World
Skyscraper Architecture: Tallest Buildings in the World- Information and pictures of the tallest buildings in the world. ...
How Skyscrapers Work How Skyscrapers Work
How Skyscrapers Work- This illustrated narrative by Tom Harris from HowStuffWorks explains that the main technological advancement that made skyscrapers possible was the development of mass iron and steel production. ...
Emporis Emporis
Emporis- An international team maintains this database of tall buildings, navigated by map and list. Also lists construction companies and architects, and supplies news. ...
Skylines and Scrapers Skylines and Scrapers
Skylines and Scrapers- Egbert Gramsbergen presents worldwide highrise statistics, using graphs and various ranking methods. ...
The Michigan Theater The Michigan Theater
The Michigan Theater- Constructed in 1927 in Ann Arbour, Michigan, to the design of Detroit architect Maurice Finkel as a vaudeville and movie palace. The official site includes an illustrated history. ...
Kilduff's Movie Theatre Survey Kilduff's Movie Theatre Survey
Kilduff's Movie Theatre Survey- A survey of movie theatres in Maryland built between 1900 and 1950. Photographs, building dates and descriptions. ...
Cinema Treasures Cinema Treasures
Cinema Treasures- Dedicated to saving classic movie theaters in the US. News, database, photographs, virtual tours and message boards. Also aims, founders, sponsors and volunteer staff of the web-site. ...
Drive In Theater Drive In Theater
Drive In Theater- The American phenomenon which began in the 1930s: open-air cinemas, viewed from automobiles. An illustrated history and list of theaters both operating and closed. ...
Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California
Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California- The official site offers photographs and a history (with source) of this extraordinary Art Deco theater. The 1930s movie palace was designed by San Francisco architect Timothy Pflu ...
Theaters Theaters
Theaters- Great Buildings Online provides photographs, details and bibliographies for a number of significant theaters of all periods across the world. ...
American Picture Palaces American Picture Palaces
American Picture Palaces- Illustrated history by the University of Virginia of the extravagant buildings that sprang up in the inter-war years to house the movies. Includes socio-economic background, guide to Art Deco. ...
Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas
Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas- Paul Salley lists theaters, opera houses and drive-in theaters in Kansas, with some history. Banners. ...
Theatre Historical Society of America Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America- Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to documenting and celebrating historic theatres of all types in the United States. ...
Grand Vision Foundation Grand Vision Foundation
Grand Vision Foundation- A non-profit organization to preserve and promote the Warner Grand Theater, an Art Deco movie palace in San Pedro, California. Includes a history of the theater, which opened in 1931. ...
The Cinema Theatre Association The Cinema Theatre Association
The Cinema Theatre Association- Promotes the study of old cinemas in the UK. Archives, publications, events, links. ...
The Cerrito Theater The Cerrito Theater
The Cerrito Theater- El Cerrito's historic theater with its Art Deco interior and murals is one of California's hidden treasures. History, photographs and progress on its restoration. ...
Redford Theatre Redford Theatre
Redford Theatre- This 1928 cinema in Detroit was designed with a Japanese motif. Includes an illustrated history and details of its restoration by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society. ...
Theatron Theatron
Theatron- Features interactive walkthroughs of 3D models of present and past theatres, including those of ancient Greece and Rome. Requires Cosmo Player VRML Plug-in, Flash and Quicktime. ...
Scottish Surviving Cinemas and Theatres Scottish Surviving Cinemas and Theatres
Scottish Surviving Cinemas and Theatres- Historical archive of all surviving cinema buildings in Scotland and news on cinemas under threat of closure or demolition. A database with photographs and historical information ...
The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted
The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted- This Art Deco cinema in the UK, designed by David Nye in 1936, has been restored and re-opened. Includes photographs. ...
Saenger Theatres Saenger Theatres
Saenger Theatres- A study of the former Saenger organization and its theaters, mainly in the US. A list, with illustrated histories of selected theaters, some now gone. ...
Theatre Royal, York, UK Theatre Royal, York, UK
Theatre Royal, York, UK- The official site includes a brief history of the theater built in 1744 and re-modelled in the 19th century. ...
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley, California Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley, California
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley, California- Redwood building designed by architect Julia Morgan in 1908 as the St. John's Presbyterian Church. Brief description, photographs, plan. ...

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