A historic city by the sea

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Marblehead, MA, is a charming city that is home to an eclectic mix of structures, including lavish Georgian homes built by rich merchant families in the 18th century. It was a major fishing center until 1846, when its fleet was lost in a storm and industrialization spread through the area.

author: Jonker, Bronwyn
Massachusetts, Historic sites, Marblehead, Massachusetts

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Autumn comes to Schoharie County, New York

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Schoharie County, NY, is a relatively unknown area but it is home to some of the oldest buildings in the country. It was inhabited by the Schoharie tribe in the 1600s. Among its first immigrant settlers were the German Palatine refugees and the Dutch.

author: Jonker, Bronwyn
Schoharie County, New York

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Reading room

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A bibliography of books, which showcases furnitures and houses of various designs, is discussed. The books include 'American Painted Furniture,' 'Classic Georgian Style,' 'Wooden Houses,' 'Tabletops' and 'White Christmas.'

author: Jonker, Bronwyn
Architectural design, Bibliography, Decorative arts, Decoration and ornament, Architectural

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