The Blandwood Museum Shop is open at the end of every tour and by appointment. It has developed a line of home accessories that captures the essence of Blandwood and its early Victorian period. The shop also has a catalog of books with topics related to the history and architecture of the region. To explore our shop, or to purchase a book listed below, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this page.
This illustrated history of Blandwood portrays the remarkable architecture, history, and decorative arts of one of America’s greatest houses.
Governor Morehead’s Blandwood: A History & Catalog includes 64 pages of text and color images that demonstrate the fascinating history of this 220 year old house. From its early associations with New York architect Alexander Jackson Davis to the influential Morehead family and their tantalizing collection of furniture and art, this publication takes a fresh look using recent research and studies. The book, edited by Judith Cushman Hammer, includes a Preface by Robert Leath and essays by Catherine Bishir, Benjamin Briggs, and Judith Cushman Hammer.
By Otis L. Hairston Jr. This book documents African American history in Greensboro from the Reconstruction Period to modern day, including themes of education, religion, Civil Rights, social life, and…
By Heather Fearnbach A narrative and photographic overview of the Twin City’s architectural development from the eighteenth century to the present. There are almost 900 documentary and current images of…
By Blair Kamin A selection of essays by a Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune architecture critic on the state of contemporary architecture in Chicago and other cities. His subjects range from…
By Steve Jordan For the repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of old or historic windows and provides an array of options to save money, energy, and historic windows for decades…
By Benjamin Briggs A publication to showcase and promote all of Guilford County’s locally designated historic landmarks. Published in 2005. Soft cover $20.00
By Marvin Brown A survey of the historic and architecturally significant structures and neighborhoods of Greensboro, North Carolina, published in 1995. Hard cover $49.95
By Gayle Hicks Fripp The history of the Gate City, is brought to life through illustrations, many in color. The book chronicles the development of the Gate City from the eighteenth century to…
By John Lee Sanders and Edward T. Davis A detailed and illustrated review of the work of the New York City-based architect Alexander Jackson Davis in North Carolina. Subjects range from…
By Benjamin Briggs A history and guide to the city’s houses, churches, and public buildings, including a review of the growth and development of the city. Published in 2008. Hard cover…
By Catherine W. Bishir & Michael T. Southern A field guide and reference for the traveler, resident, student, and preservationist with interest in North Carolina’s historic architecture. Published in 2003.…
By Patrick Lee Lucas A catalog of architectural work and a series of essays exploring Modern residential architecture by Greensboro architect Edward Loewenstein. Published in 2013. Soft cover $45.00
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