A one-of-a-kind; step-by-step guide to compiling an HSRmdash;a document crucial to every professional working on a historic property.Any architect; engineer; or preservation professional renovating a historic property must be familiar with the historic structure report (HSR)mdash;a document that evaluates all aspects of a property to minimize damage during restoration. The only book of its kind; this practical guide walks readers through the process of compiling an HSR. From gathering historical and archival data about the property to analyzing its structural; mechanical; and electrical components to assessing the state of its interior finish; including wood; masonry; and metals; this book covers all the nuts and bolts of an expertly written; informative HSR. Explaining what information should be included in each section and how investigators can work together effectively as a team to produce a comprehensive; coherent report; this handbook is one no professional should be without.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great reference bookBy Live_from_90038Great reference book. Now Id like to see a color THEN AND NOW book of Miracle Mile. Its soooooooooo different than just 10 years ago.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I was expecting a book more along the lines of ...By M. FrancisI was expecting a book more along the lines of one of the Arcadia photo history books. This was more of a narrative of the history; and centered on the commercial development of the Miracle Mile.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. good; thorough historyBy kb from laMost books about the history of Los Angeles tend to be light on real history and heavy on photographs and nostalgia. This small paperback is different. Although it contains a number of interesting photos the point is a thorough; well-researched history of the so-called Miracle Mile shopping district.Located on Wilshire Blvd. between downtown Los Angeles and the beach cities; the Miracle Mile reached its glamorous apex during the decades before and after WWII. Lined with famous department stores backing onto upscale residential neighborhoods; it featured an urban/suburban mix that typified Los Angeles real estate development during the mid 20th century. Wallach weaves past and present together to tell the story of this part of the city in a book that is packed with valuable information.
