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Publisher
WQED Multimedia Pittsburgh
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at various goofy buildings along the roadsides of America. These structures generally look like certain things, such as the Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania; the Frates Milk Bottle in New Bedford, Massachusetts; or the Catsup Bottle water tower in Collinsville, Illinois. Listens to comments from owners, employees, and visitors
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approx. 6 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Presents a tour of the historic national park lodges of the American West, covering Old Faithful Inn, Ahwahne Hotel, El Tovar, Zion Lodge, Grand Canyon Lodge, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Glacier Park Lodge, Belton Chalet, Lake McDonald Lodge, Sperry and Granite Park Chalets, Many Glacier Hotel, Paradise Inn, Timberline Lodge, Oregon Caves Chateu, Crater Lake Lodge, Furnace Creek Inn, Camp Denali, Glacier Bay Lodge, Jackson Lake Lodge, Lake Quinault Lodge,...
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On February 1, 1913, more than 150,000 people eagerly rushed to Grand Central Terminal to gaze at New York City's newest landmark. The new Beaux Arts structure on 42nd street housed an underground electric train station that would revolutionize the way people traveled and transform midtown Manhattan. By 1947, over sixty-five million people, the equivalent of forty percent of the population of the United States, had traveled through the station.
10) Azul: a game
Author
Publisher
Plan B Games Inc
Language
English
Description
"Azul was designed by the world famous, award winning game author Michael Riesling. Azul captures the beautiful aesthetics of Moorish art in a contemporary board game. Players compete as artisans decorating the walls of the royal Palace of Dvora. By carefully drafting the correct Quantity and style of tiles, the most clever of artisans plan ahead to maximize the beauty of their work (not to mention their scores!) while ensuring they wasted no supplies...
12) Cathedral
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Combines location sequences and animation to show the building of a Gothic cathedral. Begins with a tour of Chartres, Reims, Amiens, Bourges, Beauvais, Notre Dame de Paris, Laon, and the Royal Abbey Church of St. Denis. Discusses life in the medieval era and how churches were a center of life
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"For years, adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La and have found little ... until now. Explore sacred Buddhist caves and witness as experts look back into time as they uncover centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years. Has the real Shangri-La finally been discovered? Will it survive the erosion and visitors that the future is bound to bring?"--Container...
Publisher
Distributed by Questar, Inc
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Witness the majesty of the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Series
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Brings the core design principles of The not so big house to life with footage from Not So Big homes around the country. Shows how to transform one's house, condo, or apartment into a beautiful, comfortable home, emphasizing quality over quantity and a high level of personal detail
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"From using recycled materials to installing energy-efficient heating systems, creating an environmentally friendly home is all about being responsible without sacrificying style"--Container
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A documentary that focuses on Hampton Court Palace, from its origin through today. It was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favorite of King Henry VIII, in 1529, as Wolsey fell from favor, the palace was passed to the King, who enlarged it. Today, the palace is open to the public, and a major tourist attraction. Along with St. James's Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces of the many owned by Henry VIII.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
©2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 62 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Provides a fascinating, emotional, and informative visual tour of some of the greatest houses of worship in the U.S. It is geographically diverse and represents many different faiths. Some buildings are shown for their architecture, history, and beauty.
Series
Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Travel to the top of the world to explore the remarkable Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes, and see incredible footage of its discovery.
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