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Cistercians in Yorkshire
Description: The Cistercians in Yorkshire project is funded through a grant of £424, 000 from the New Opportunities Fund’s ground-breaking UK-wide digitisation programme, which is designed to make learning materials directly accessible to homes and communities via the internet. The project is creating a web-based learning package analysing the life, history and architecture of Cistercian monks in this region. At the heart of the project are three-dimensional virtual reality re-creations of the abbey churches and monastic buildings. This innovative research makes a major contribution to modern understanding of the architectural construction of these now ruined buildings and sheds new light on the Cistercian use of sacred space. The models are delivered to users within a text-based learning package, which uses recent historical research to explain the history of the Cistercian order and of the Yorkshire White Monks; it also offers insights into daily life within the cloister and the wider contribution made by the order to the region.
http://cistercians.shef.ac.uk/
Abigail Adams Historical Society
Description: The AAHS is dedicated to maintiaing the birthplace of Abigail Adams, wife of Presidents John Adams and mother of John Quincy Adams.
http://www.abigailadams.org
cuba heritage .com - Cuban Places and Architecture
Description: A database of articles, illustrations and photographs of Cuban buildings & architecture from the Spanish Colonisation to today, in La Habana, Pinar del Rio, Cienfuegos, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, Guantanamo, Las Tunas and Camaguey.
http://www.cubaheritage.com/cats.asp?cID=2
St. Louis Architecture
Description: A brief look at the architecture of St. Louis for leisure visitors.
http://www.explorestlouis.com/visitors/architecture.asp
Gola Castle, Poland
Description: Plan, images, legends and history of this Renaissance Castle erected in 1580 by Leonard von Rohnau. Also information on the park and summer workcamps.
http://www.gola.pl
Oregon Historic Bridges - ODOT
Description: The site offers links to information and photographs of many of Oregon's historically significant bridges, including the magnificent coastal bridges designed by Conde B. McCullough in the mid-1930s, the unique group of Willamette River bridges in Portland, a collection of over 50 covered bridges, and structures on America's premiere historic and scenic route - the old Columbia River Highway.
http://www.odot.state.or.us/eshtm/br.htm
Architecture in Beirut
Description: Article about the XXth century architecture in Beirut (Lebanon).
http://www.travel-to-lebanon.com/en-architecture.htm
Brazilian historical cities
Description: This tour takes you to Cachoeira, it was Brazilian first capital and it's located at the Reconcavo area; about 1,5 hours drive from Salvador. Reconcavo area is the best Brazilian tobacco growing regions. Cachoeira is also an important center of Candomblé, also the birth place of samba de roda. Beautiful colonial architecture, colorfull markets and exciting wood-garvings.
http://www.tripbrasil.com/trp/pck.asp?codigo=14
Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation
Description: The nonprofit YPSILANTI HERITAGE FOUNDATION is dedicated to the belief that one of Ypsilanti's greatest resources is its wonderful historic architecture. Ypsilanti's historic district, the second largest in the state of Michigan, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The YHF supports preservation in the historic district and throughout the city. Since 1974 the YHF has sought to increase public understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the city's architectural links to the past. Through its numerous yearly activities the YHF educates the community about the philosophy and purpose of historic preservation and encourages public and private preservation efforts in the city. The YHF publishes a bimonthly newsletter; hosts an informative public program on preservation or historical topics in September, November, January, and March; presents preservation awards to local homeowners at its Marker Awards Banquet every May; sponsors a popular annual home tour in August; and makes financial contributions to local preservation projects.
http://yhf.org
Great Buildings Online
Description: Documents hundreds of buildings and leading architects across the world with 3D models, photographs and drawings, commentaries, biographies and bibliographies. Searchable.
http://www.greatbuildings.com
Stone Roofing Association
Description: Provides an introduction to sandstone and limestone roofs, giving the geology, history and use of stone slates, with bibliography and glossary.
http://www.stoneroof.org.uk
Masters
Description: Directory web resources on famous architects and their works, part of Vitruvio.
http://www.vitruvio.ch/arc/masters/masters.htm
Canadian Folklore Canadien: Vernacular Architecture
Description: The articles in this special issue of the journal address a number of themes including architectural change, ethnicity and gender.
http://www.fl.ulaval.ca/celat/acef/172a.htm
UNESCO: World Heritage
Description: Calendar of events, the guiding principles of the World Heritage Committee, list of World Heritage Sites, special reports and online exhibitions, ways to participate.
http://whc.unesco.org/
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