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- Educational Institutions (75)
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Links
Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK
http://www.thechurchhouse.org.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.
Great Lodges
Showcases books, lectures and workshops by Christine Barnes on the most important lodges in North America. Includes a database with photographs and concise details.
Metro Arts and Architecture
http://mic-ro.com/metro/metroart.html
Dozens of subway cities which are remarkable for their interesting stations. Descriptions and photographs from Metro Bits by Mike Rohde.
Railroad Stations
http://www.rpmotoring.com/stations/
Explore the architecture and history of railroad stations around the world. Zane Riester includes a bibliography.
Round Barns
http://www.dalejtravis.com/barn/rbarns.htm
Dale Travis provides photographs and locations of round and octagonal barns across the United States and Canada.
The Workhouse
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~peter/workhouse/
Peter Higginbotham explores in depth the history of the British buildings where employment was provided for the destitute. Includes a gazetteer by country and county.
Underground Buildings: Architecture and Environment
http://www.subsurfacebuildings.com
An exploration of the viability of underground buildings in contemporary America, with some discussion of international examples.
