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2014.
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The College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) is just entering a significant new phase in its historic development. In July 2012, CAP formally terminated its long and complex relationship with the University of Colorado Boulder campus, and was approved to deliver the first ever undergraduate architecture program in Denver. For the first time in over 40 years, all of CAP's programs have been consolidated on one site, and the college has been given...
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"First published in 1974, when it was awarded the Western Heritage Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, this remains the only extensive survey of Hispanic building and art on the late Colorado frontier. Because most of the villages where the author found his subjects are now either abandoned or transformed by developers, the book is likely to stand as the only full visual record of what Spanish Americans along the...
47) Built to last
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Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 3
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Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
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Iggy is delighted when Ada Twist's Aunt Bernice inherits a mansion featuring his favorite architectural periods, but unless the Questioneers can find its missing antiques, the house may be lost forever. Includes information about Art Deco and Art Nouveau, facts about unusual cats, a recipe for ice cream, and a biographical note on Ida B. Wells.
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2003.
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Salida is the county seat of Chaffee County and its largest city, with a population of 5,504 in 2000. The city is the service, supply, and tourism center for the Upper Arkansas Valley. The 2001-02 survey of historic buildings in Salida had two primary goals: to conduct an intensive level survey to record and evaluate properties within and adjacent to the historic commercial district and to conduct a reconnaissance level survey of the remainder of...
53) Pyramid
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
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2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest libraries, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of libraries...
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2002.
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The purpose of this plan is to identify visual intrusions or adverse visual elements within the Colorado Department of Transportation right-of-way along the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway. The plan's intent is to improve the scenic quality of the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway noticeably and to enhance the viewer's experience.
59) Barnaby Rudge
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1944
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Fully entitled "Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty," this novel was Dickens' first attempt at a historical novel. As such, it is the precursor to his more famous "A Tale of Two Cities", in which his exploration of mob violence, and especially the effect of public events on individual lives, becomes apparent. This work centers on Barnaby Rudge, a mentally simple son, and his loving mother, who are a part of the small village of Epping Forest,...
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[2012]
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"Prefabulous + almost off the grid explores the many ways of using prefabrication to build beautiful homes that are not only environmentally friendly, but also incredibly energy efficient. Profiling more than thirty of the most energy-efficient homes in the United States, this user-friendly guide reveals how homebuilders can achieve similar results"--P. [4] of cover.