128 pages. Softcover. Bound with stiff illustrated paper covers. Crisp, tight, sharp and clean condition, with an uncreased spine and an unmarked interior. Essentially in new condition. Heavily illustrated with black and white vintage photographs, with excellent texts in English.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Building Modern Houston

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing, Charleston

Publication Date

2011

Language

English

ISBN 10

0738585246

ISBN 13

9780738585246

Binding

Wrappers

Condition

Fine Condition

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Synopsis

Founded in 1836, Houston is now the country's fourth-largest city. In the early 20th century, Houston's economy shifted from agriculture to oil, fueling the city's explosive growth in the following decades. Houston grabbed the reins and saw a building boom in commercial, residential, and civic architecture redefine the city and skyline. Modernism was a new and fresh architectural expression and the perfect complement to the city's can-do entrepreneurial spirit. The 1960s brought ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) headquarters, while residents and tourists alike lined up to tour the revolutionary new Astrodome. Building Modern Houston tells the story of Houston's architecture during its transformation from "Bayou City" to "Space City."

About the Author

Anna Mod is a historic preservation specialist with SWCA Environmental Consultants in Houston. She is a board member of The Heritage Society and a cofounder of Houston Mod, a nonprofit that promotes knowledge and appreciation of modern architecture and design.

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