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The first meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association was held at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City on Thursday, June 22, 1933.

 

The White Pine Monographs

Last published in the 1940s, The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs has returned!    NELMA is pleased to revive this historic-rich periodical that made its debut in 1915 to the architectural and design community.  The Series Monographs provided visual documentations of classical and unique applications of White Pine, illustrated with crisp photography of the time and vivid illustrations with detailed editorial by well-respected American architects and builders. For more than 25 years, the Monographs became an industry favorite, gaining loyal readership across the country.  They earned a valuable place as mainstream architectural reference literature. And for those fortunate enough, often can be found today preserved and treasured in architectural libraries, homes and vintage book stores.

The revitalization of the Monographs is a true testament to the sustainablity of Eastern White Pine and centuries-old legacy as a building product resource prized for its character and versatility.  Each issue will at times take a glimpse of the specie's past while keeping a pulse on current design trends that showcase the timeless beauty of Eastern White Pine in various design and construction applications. Featured articles will often focus on the "people" that manufacture Eastern White Pine or those that proudly design and build with the product.

Articles from the current Issues of the White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs may be viewed below:

Volume XXVII Number One
A Historical Perspective and a New Beginning
Volume XXVII Number Two
Living Among Modern Applications of a  Historical Species
Volume XXVII Number Three
Salt Air and Sea Spray: White Pine Adds To Island Living Ambiance
  • Weathering Island Living With Eastern White Pine
  • Sustaining Warmth In A New Island Home
  • Living On Islands Edge With Eastern White Pine
  • One Island Man's "Love for the Wood"
Volume XXVIII Number One
Portsmouth, New Hampshire - An Early American Metropolis
  • Rich Beginnings
  • The Piscataqua: Mighty Purveyor of Eastern White Pine
  • Building a House: An Ever Changing Science
  • The Three-Story Colonial: Architectural Celebrity of Portsmouth
  • The Bellamy Eagle: A White Pine Collectible
  • Strawberry Banke: Salvaging A Colonial Neighborhood

To truly capture the spirit of the original Mongraphs requires a collaborative effort on all parts.  We invite you to share your knowledge and experiences of working with Eastern White Pine through our Call for For Submissions from Architects, Designers, and Building Professionals!

To obtain a free copies of the available "new" Monograph Series to enjoy or add to your library, click here.  If you would like to place your name on the free subscription list to receive future issues, contact NELMA with your request via info@nelma.org or phone (207) 829-6901.