Identifying American Architecture

Perfect for preservationists and architects

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.

Characteristic features

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.

Handy guidebook

This handy guidebook will enable the reader to determine architectural styles and terms by comparing real buildings with the book's many photographs.

Architectural styles and terms

Identifying American Architecture
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company,1990
ISBN: 0393306100

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