National Geographic Guide to America's Great Houses: More Than 150 Outstanding Mansions Open to the PublicConveniently arranged by state, this fascinating guide offers stories of pastowners, furnishings, renovations, room descriptions, and excursions to scoresof other notable houses nearby.170 full-color photos. |
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SHELTER AS A FINE ART | 9 |
Victoria Mansion Portland | 15 |
MASSACHUSETTS | 30 |
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