Shaker Built (Classic Reprint): A Catalog of Shaker Architectural Records From the Historic American Building Survey: A Catalog of Shaker ... American Building Survey (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Shaker Built presents a detailed look at one of the largest archives of Shaker architecture in the United States. This catalog, tied to an accompanying exhibition, compiles architectural drawings, photographs, and historical notes from the Historic American Buildings Survey to illuminate Shaker communities across six states and eleven settlements.

This edition highlights how archival records preserve Shaker design, craft, and daily life, including dozens of structures now demolished or altered. It frames the collection within the history of the Survey and its partners, and it points toward ongoing documentation efforts that continue to enrich our understanding of Shaker architecture.

• Overview of how the Historic American Buildings Survey assembled Shaker records.


• Descriptions of key buildings, communities, and the kinds of drawings and photos preserved.


• Context on major gifts and the collaboration among the Park Service, AIA, and Library of Congress.


• Guidance on using the catalog to explore the Library of Congress holdings and related exhibition materials.

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