Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Christmas shopping? Give the gift of history - Greensboro's history.

Holiday Gifts for the Historians Among Us!

The Blandwood Museum Shop is a great place to find items related to Guilford County's architectural past. In addition to note cards and ornaments that feature Blandwood Mansion, our shop is a great place to find books on local neighborhoods and landmark places. 

Greensboro: An Architectural Record. A Survey of the historic and architecturally significant structures and neighborhoods of Greensboro, North Carolina, by Marvin Brown (1995). $24.95

A Romantic Architect in Antebellum North Carolina: The Works of Alexander Jackson Davis. A review of the work of architect Davis in our state, ranging from the state capital to the UNC campus, Blandwood, and Davidson College, by John Lee Sanders and Edward T. Davis (2000). $9.00

Greensboro: A Chosen Center. A history of the Gate City, by Gayle Hicks Fripp (2001). $19.95

A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Piedmont North Carolina. A Field Guide and Reference for the traveler, resident, student, and preservationist with interest in North Carolina's historic architecture. Catherine W. Bishir & Michael T. Southern (2003).
Hardcover $39.95, Softcover $22.50

Landmark Properties of Guilford County, North Carolina. A publication to showcase and promote all of Guilford County's historic landmarks (2005). $20.00

The Architecture of High Point, North Carolina. A History and Guide to the City's Houses, Churches, and Public Buildings, by Benjamin Briggs (2008). $24.95

Modernism at Home: Edward Loewenstein's Mid-Century Architectural Innovation in the Civil Rights Era. A catalog of architectural work and a series of essays exploring Modern residential architecture by Edward Loewenstein, by Patrick Lee Lucas (2013). $45.00

In addition to these publications, the Blandwood Museum Shop features period jewelry, postcards, PGI mugs and baseball caps, and even a Blandwood thermos! Come visit during museum hours, or call us to open the shop at your convenience.

Contact us for inquiries!

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