Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 (American Association for State and Local History)

John J.-G. Blumenson

ISBN 10: 0761991433 / ISBN 13: 9780761991434

Published by Altamira Press, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 (American Association for State and Local History)
• Publisher: Altamira Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761991433
• ISBN 13: 9780761991434
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Have you ever been intrigued by a beautiful building and wondered when it was built? Identifying American Architecture provides the answer to such questions in a concise handbook perfect for preservationists, architects, students, and tourists alike. With 214 photographs, it allows readers to associate real buildings with architectural styles, elements, and orders. Identifying American Architecture was designed to be used - carried about and kept handy for frequent reference. Every photograph is keyed to an explanatory legend pointing out characteristic features of each building's style. Trade bookstores order from W.W. Norton, NY

Review

Blumenson has called out stylistic details and architectural terms in the book's 214 chronological photographs. This guide will help you identify (and write about) not only homes, but also banks, churches and other buildings that may have puncuated your ancestors' town.--Sharon DeBartolo Carmack "Family Tree Magazine, October 2003 "