Quarto. 304 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. A collection of essays on American public architecture and the influence of European elements. With essays such as : the park cemeterey-its western migration; the disquieting progress of Chicago; Frank Lloyd Wright as the Anti-Victor Hugo; the architecture, urbanism, and economics of Chicago's North Michigan Avenue; tanks and towers-waterworks in America; George Grant Elmslie-turning the jewel box into a bank home, etc. GOOD+ condition. Minor spotting and soiling to the covers, mostly along the hinges. Light edgewear.

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Title

American Public Architecture. European Roots and Native Expressions

Publisher

Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

091577304X

ISBN 13

9780915773046

Binding

Soft Cover

Condition

Good

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