Boston Architectural College Library

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The special collection now known as Memorial Library began in 1889 with the incorporation of the Boston Architectural Club. It contains approximately 1,600 titles including books purchased by both the school and individual members and reflects the Beaux Arts and Grand Tour traditions. Highlights of the Memorial Library include original travel sketchbooks and the Club’s published Yearbooks and Sketchbooks. These document the work of members, students, and teachers of the time. Material for...

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BAC Periodicals

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The Boston Architectural College Library collects interdisciplinary journals, serials and newsletters which focus on the built environment.

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The chapterletter (1971-2013) was created by the Boston Society of Architects (BSA), a chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  The BAC Library's collection consists of issues from 1972-2010.  It was published bimonthly (there are exceptions dependent upon the year of publication).

Boston Architectural Club year book for 1922

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1922 1922

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Art of designing and working the ornamental parts of buildings. Proportioned by aliquot parts. / B. Langley; Reprint of the 1750 ed., with the original title page, published by S. Harding, London; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32730
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Architectural, Architecture--Details, Architecture--Orders

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The Boston Architectural College Library collects national, state, and local agency materials that consist of text, maps, diagrams, and planning reports about the built environment.

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A 27 year old printed subscription newsletter (1992 – 2019) about Boston transportation, planning, and development.

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The Archives of the BAC is an extension of the Shaw and Stone Library and is open to the college community for research by advance appointment. The Archives contains correspondence, papers, photographs, publications, posters, course descriptions, event invitations, and many more records of the BAC. The holdings of the Archives constitute the institutional memory of the college mainly from the 1889 incorporation of the Boston Architectural Club to the present. Boston Architectural College...

Boston Architectural Club: Exhibition 1907

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1907 1907

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Year book of the Boston Architectural Club: published in connection with the annual exhibition at the Boston Public Library; "Held in the gallery of the Boston Public Library October 14 to October 26, 1907." --t.p.; Includes advertisers' index; Three folded leaves; Inscribed in pencil on flyleaf: "includes a Maxfield Parish print."; Barcode: 32712
Topics: Architecture--Yearbooks, Architecture--Exhibitions, Boston Public Library--Exhibitions

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Shaw and Stone collection

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The Shaw and Stone Library at the Boston Architectural College was founded in 1966 with the opening of its flagship Brutalist building. The collection represents the evolution of the built environment with its focus on the design fields of architecture, interior, landscape, and sustainable design, as well as urban planning, history and theory, materials and structures, and historic preservation. The Library also holds a large collection of applicable codes and standards. Periodicals include a...

The domestic architecture of England during the Tudor period: illustrated in a series of photographs

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1923 1923

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Book of Boston Architectural Club for 1923; Reprint of selected plates from Garner and Stratton's "The domestic architecture of England during the Tudor period," published in London, 1911; Signed by Carroll Bill; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32734
Topic: Architecture, Domestic--England

Pen drawing; an illustrated treatise, by Charles D. Maginnis

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1921 1921

by Maginnis, Charles Donagh, 1867-1955

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121 p. illus. 20 cm Bar code: 32790
Topics: Pen drawing, Pen drawing--Technique

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2002 2002

by Boston Society of Architects

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November 2002, Vol. 89, no. 10
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Year book of the Boston Architectural Club: The Petit Trianon, being a reproduction of plates from a work by James A. Arnott and John Wilson, architects, of Edinburgh

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1913 1913

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Signed by Andrew Dreselly and contains loose photograph of Lehman Jr. High School in Canton, Ohio and loose paper addressed to "Mr. Andrew Druselly 80 Highland Avenue Arlington Mass."; Barcode: 32722
Topics: Petit Trianon (Versailles, France), Gabriel, Ange-Jacques, 1698-1782, Architectural drawing

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2002 2002

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March 2002, Vol. 89, no. 3
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Boston Architectural Club year book: a catalogue containing reproductions from the annual exhibition held in the Boston City Club and from various exhibitions held in the Boston Architectural Club building during the year 1912

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Year book of the Boston Architectural Club
Topics: Boston Architectural Club--Exhibitions, Architecture--Massachusetts--Boston--Exhibitions

Minimum property standards for housing, 4910.1.

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1984 1984

by United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development; United States Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing

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rev. 1984 ed. (with changes). 1 v. ; 28 cm. Bar code: 70535
Topics: Dwellings--Contracts and specifications--United States, Housing--Contracts and...

Examples of Colonial Architecture in Charleston, S.C. and Savannah, Ga.

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1895 1895

by Crane, Edward Andrew; Soderholtz, Eric Ellis

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Features photographic plates of important houses and buildings in Charleston and Savannah. Photographs include interior and exterior views. The photographs were compiled by Edward A. Crane (1867-1935) and E.E. Soderholtz (1868-1959).
Topics: Architecture--South Carolina--Charleston, Architecture--Georgia--Savannah, Architecture--Colonial

The Boston informer : newsletter for the downtown, waterfront, North End, Beacon Hill, South Station and West End

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1997 1997

by ATC Information

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Fall, No. 33/34, 1997 Double Issue
Topics: Urban policy--Massachusetts--Boston--Periodicals, City...

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1985 1985

by Boston Society of Architects

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February 1985, Vol. 71, no. 2
Topics: Boston Society of Architects--Periodicals, Boston Society of Architects,...

The new John Hancock building; an example of public and private decision-making. Proceedings, Boston Archictectural Center Conference, May 4, 1968, Boston, Massachusetts

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1968 1968

by Boston Architectural Center

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Boston Architectural Center. Conference (3rd : 1968); Barcode: 35816
Topics: John Hancock Building (Boston, Mass.), City planning--Massachusetts--Boston, Boston...

To create and foster architecture: the contributions of the Boston Architectural Center

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1989 1989

by Norton, Bettina A.

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A catalogue of the centennial exhibitions; Barcode: 24751
Topics: Boston Architectural College--Centennial celebrations--Exhibitions, Architecture--Study and...

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Washington Park

1969 1969

by Boston Redevelopment Authority

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31 p. maps. 29 cm.
Topics: City planning--Massachusetts--Boston, Washington Park, Boston--History

The Boston informer : newsletter for the downtown, waterfront, North End, Beacon Hill, South Station and West End

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2016 2016

by ATC Information

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April 1, No. 117, 2016 April Fool's Day edition
Topics: Urban policy--Massachusetts--Boston--Periodicals, City...

Catalogue of the architectural exhibition, Boston Architectural Club and Boston Society of Architects: St. Botolph Club, 2 Newbury Street, from May 22nd to June 3rd, 1899

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1899 1899

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Advertising matter included in paging; Barcode: 32709
Topic: Architecture--Designs and plans--Exhibitions

Boston Architectural Club year book 1908: published in connection with an architectural exhibition held in the gallery of the Boston Architectural Club November 7 to November 28, 1908

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1908 1908

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Year book of the Boston Architectural Club 1908: published in connection with the annual exhibition at the club building 2 Ashburton Place; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32712
Topics: Boston Architectural Club--Exhibitions, Architecture--Massachusetts--Boston--Exhibitions

Air rights study : a report prepared for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority

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1993 1993

by Comunitas, Inc.; Massachusetts Turnpike Authority

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66, A-51 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 28 x 43 cm. Barcode: 36542
Topics: Express highways--Airspace utilization--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area, City...

Arcangelo Cascieri: teacher, sculptor, architect, poet, philosopher

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1982 1982

by Boston Architectural Center

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Published on his eightieth birthday by the Boston Architectural Center, February 22nd, 1982 ; edited and designed by Eve Valentine; Discusses Cascieri's influence on the Boston Architectural Center in his role as its dean; Barcode: 35154
Topics: Cascieri, Arcangelo, 1902-1997, Boston Architectural College

Year book of the Boston Architectural Club: Haghe's Sketches in Belgium and Germany

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1914 1914

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Co-authored with the Boston Society of Architects; Issued with Neils H. Larsen and Charles Cameron Clark. Envois of the Rotsch Travelling Scholarship. Boston, 1914; Published originally in 1850 by Hodgson
Topics: Architecture--Belgium--Pictorial works, Architecture--Germany--Pictorial works

Boston Architectural Club year book for 1921: reproducing measured details from the designs of Jacques-Ange Gabriel (1762-1768) for the chateau of the "Petit Trianon" at Versaille, France

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Reprint of the 1913 yearbook; This edition lacks the text and plates 14-15 of the 1913 edition.; At head of title: "The proceeds of this book are devoted solely to the maintenance of the educational work of the Boston Architectural Club."; Advertising matter included in paging; Barcode: 32730
Topics: Petit Trianon (Versailles, France), Gabriel, Ange-Jacques, 1698-1782

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July, No. 86, 2008
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Boston Architectural Club year book for 1920

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; "The proceeds of this book are devoted solely to the maintenance of the educational work of the Boston Architectural Club." -t.p.; Advertising matter included in the paging; Barcode: 32729
Topics: Architecture--New England, Architecture--Massachusetts--Boston, Architecture, Modern--20th century

Roxbury interim planning overlay district discussion workbook

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1986 1986

by Boston Redevelopment Authority

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19 leaves, 6 leaves of maps : maps ; 28 cm. Barcode: 36152
Topics: City planning--Massachusetts--Boston--Roxbury--Planning, Land...

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Built to last: a handbook on recycling old buildings

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by Massachusetts. Office of Local Assistance

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prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs, Office of Local Assistance; Gene Bunnell, associate planner; Barcode: 10057
Topics: Building--Repair and construct--Case studies, Buildings--Massachusetts--Case studies

Current architecture: published in connection with a joint exibition [sic] held in Boston November 1916

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1916 1916

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; At head of title: "The proceeds of this book are devoted to the maintenance of the educational courses of the Boston Architectural Club."; "Joint exhibition: architecture, landscape architecture and the allied arts, 1916." -p. [7]; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32725
Topics: Architecture--United States--Exhibitions, Landscape architecture--United States--Exhibitions

The Impact Of Theater And The Performing Arts On Boston's Economy

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1979 1979

by Wermiel, Sara E.

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v, 37 p. : maps ; 28 cm. Barcode: 14411
Topics: City planning--Massachusetts--Boston, Performing arts--Massachusetts--Boston, Boston...

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June 2002, Vol. 89, no. 6
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Boston Architectural Club year book: containing reproductions from the various exhibitions held in the club building during the year 1917

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by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Cover title: Book of the Boston Architectural Club for 1917: current architecture; Includes advertisers' index; Signed and dated "Austin G. O'Malley 6-29-22" in pen and contains loose paper with sketch of two panels from life of Christ in pencil; Barcode: 32726
Topic: Architecture--United States--Exhibitions

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Housing Generated by User-Needs

1972 1972

by Harvard University, Graduate School of Design.

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Prepared by students of the Masters Class during 1971-72. 158 pages
Topics: Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans, Architecture and Society, Human Engineering

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2000 2000

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October, No. 47, 2000
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2008 2008

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Winter, No. 88, 2008-2009
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1996 1996

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May-June, No. 25, 1996
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2002 2002

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October 2002, Vol. 89, no. 9
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1997 1997

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November/December 1997, Vol. 84, no. 6
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1997 1997

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September/October 1997, Vol. 84, no. 5
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1987 1987

by Boston Society of Architects

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June 1987, Vol. 73, no. 6
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1987 1987

by Boston Society of Architects

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January 1987, Vol. 73, no. 1
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1988 1988

by Boston Society of Architects

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April 1988, Vol. 74, no. 4
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Seven years of progress : a final report

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1967 1967

by Logue, Edward J.; Boston Redevelopment Authority

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184 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm. Barcode: 4780
Topics: Urban renewal--Massachusetts--Boston, City planning--Massachusetts--Boston

People = cities: environmental design in community planning

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1969 1969

by Boston Architectural Center

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Workshops in environmental design for community planners. Final report, September 1969. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Higher Education Facilities Commission Title I Project Grant 69-109-006; Barcode: 4551
Topics: City planning--Environmental aspects--United States--Massachusetts--Congresses, City...

Renewing Boston's municipal facilities : capital improvements program 1963/1975

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1963 1963

by Boston Redevelopment Authority

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115 p. : ill. ; 29 x 28 cm. Barcode: 2551
Topics: City planning--Massachusetts--Boston, City planning--1945-, Urban renewal--Massachusetts--Boston

The Boston informer : newsletter for the downtown, waterfront, North End, Beacon Hill, South Station and West End

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2007 2007

by ATC Information

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Winter, No. 83, 2007-2008
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A demonstration program to arrest housing abandonment in the Mattapan section of the city of Boston. A proposal to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

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1973 1973

by Boston Redevelopment Authority

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67, [11] ℓ. illus., maps. Bar code: 11880
Topic: Housing -- Massachusetts -- Boston

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2006 2006

by ATC Information

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May-June, No. 76, 2006
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1984 1984

by Boston Society of Architects

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October 1984
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1966 dedication: The Boston Architectural Center

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1966 1966

by Boston Architectural Center

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A record of the events of the dedication of the new building, 320 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts, May 8 through May 14, 1966; Barcode: 13401
Topics: Boston Architectural Center--Buildings, Schools of architecture--Massachusetts--Boston, Boston...

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1994 1994

by ATC Information

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May-June, No. 13, 1994
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2008 2008

by Boston Society of Architects

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2008, Vol. 95, no. 8
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2000 2000

by Boston Society of Architects

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March 2000, Vol. 87, no. 3
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Boston Architectural College Library

2009 2009

by Boston Society of Architects

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2009, Vol. 96, no. 1
Topic: b

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2008 2008

by Boston Society of Architects

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2008, Vol. 95, no. 7
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1984 1984

by Boston Society of Architects

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December 1984
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1988 1988

by Boston Society of Architects

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December 1988, Vol. 74, no. 11
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The year book of the Boston Architectural Club: containing examples of English architecture and ornament

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1928 1928

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; "The plates published in this book are selected from the Sketch Book of the Architectural Association of England..." --verso t.p.; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32737
Topics: Architecture--England, Decoration and ornament, Architectural--England, Architecture--Details

The year book of the Boston Architectural Club: containing examples of metal work

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1930 1930

by Boston Architectural College

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Series title: Boston Architectural Club year book; Includes advertisers' index; Barcode: 32740
Topic: Metal-work--Pictorial works

The Boston informer : newsletter for the downtown, waterfront, North End, Beacon Hill, South Station and West End

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2000 2000

by ATC Information

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Summer, No. 46, 2000
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2008 2008

by Boston Society of Architects

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2008, Vol. 95, no. 3
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2007 2007

by Boston Society of Architects

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2007, Vol. 94, no. 4
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1979 1979

by Boston Society of Architects

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March/April 1979
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Parker Hill-Fenway GNRP area : economic analysis

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1963 1963

by Larry Smith and Company; Boston Redevelopment Authority

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38, [12] leaves : ill., maps ; 28 cm. Barcode: 9106
Topics: City planning--Massachusetts--Boston, Urban renewal--Economic aspects--Massachusetts--Boston,...

Sustainable design for two Maine islands: final report

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1985 1985

by Institute for Energy Conscious Design, Boston Architectural Center

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edited by Leslie Horst and Sarah P. Harkness; Barcode: 17452
Topics: Regional planning--Maine--Vinalhaven, Regional planning--Maine--Peaks Island, Environmental...
Source: folio

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Housing In Boston

1967 1967

by Boston Redevelopment Authority

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v, 77 leaves : ill., maps ; 28 cm. Bar code: 4586
Topic: Housing--Massachusetts--Boston

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2000 2000

by Boston Society of Architects

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February 2000, Vol. 87, no. 2
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1993 1993

by Boston Society of Architects

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November/December 1993, Vol. 79, no. 6
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2003 2003

by Boston Society of Architects

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January 2003, Vol. 90, no. 1
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