{"product_id":"model-dwelling-houses-with-a-description-of-the-model-tenement-erected-within-the-grounds-of-the-international-exhibition-of-industry-science-and-art-edinburgh-1886-paperback-9781108036979","title":"Model Dwelling-Houses; With a Description of the Model Tenement Erected Within the Grounds of the International Exhibition of Industry Science, and Art, Edinburgh, 1886 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108036979","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eModel Dwelling-Houses\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith a Description of the Model Tenement Erected Within the Grounds of the International Exhibition of Industry Science, and Art, Edinburgh, 1886\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis guide was written to complement the architectural and engineering showpieces of Edinburgh's 1886 Exhibition of Industry Science and Art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Gowans (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108036979, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 December 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e90 pages, 10 b\/w illus.  3 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 0.5 cm, 0.13 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis detailed guide to the model tenement building displayed at Edinburgh's International Exhibition of Industry Science and Art in 1886 was first published in that year. A prominent figure in Scottish architecture and engineering, Sir James Gowans (1821–90) designed and built railways, roads, and stone houses during his long career, including a model village in West Lothian named Gowanbank. His intention in designing tenement buildings was to produce a standardised model that would make homes more affordable. This short book considers the tenement designs, including the situation of staircases, drainage, materials, and the mode of construction. Gowans' book also features chapters on the Prince Albert Victor Sundial, built to commemorate the opening of the exhibition by the prince, the Memorial Mason's pillars erected in Edinburgh, and the Electric Tramway. Gowans was made Lord Dean of Guild of the city of Edinburgh in 1885.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eModel dwelling-houses\u003cbr\u003e The Prince Albert Victor sun-dial\u003cbr\u003e The Memorial Masons' pillars\u003cbr\u003e The electric tramway.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social \u0026amp; cultural history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; cultural history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20cultural%20history%20%5BHBTB%5D%22\"\u003eHBTB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913150292248,"sku":"9781108036979","price":21.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108036979i_68d20a32-0621-40f0-aa8b-aea1291bd101.jpg?v=1694879956","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/model-dwelling-houses-with-a-description-of-the-model-tenement-erected-within-the-grounds-of-the-international-exhibition-of-industry-science-and-art-edinburgh-1886-paperback-9781108036979","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}