Source Book of American Architecture: 500 Notable Buildings from the 10th Century to the Present - Softcover

Kidder Smith, George Everard

 
9781568980256: Source Book of American Architecture: 500 Notable Buildings from the 10th Century to the Present

Synopsis

Source Book is an encyclopedic survey of and guide to American architecture, from cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde to the Holocaust Museum in Washington. This critical, chronological survey of 500 of America's most distinguished buildings provides a unique overview of the thousand-year architectural development of the United States.

Indispensable in the library, Source Book also serves as a splendid and detailed guide for the tourist.

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About the Author

G. E. Kidder Smith is an architect who has won numerous awards for his photography. His previous books include Italy Builds, Brazil Builds, New Architecture of Europe, A Pictorial History of Architecture in America, A Guide to New England Houses of Worship, Looking at Architecture, and the three-volume Architecture of the United States.

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Beautifully laid out and eloquently written....Overall the material is wide-ranging, resulting in a great pictorial account of American culture.

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