Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945

by John J. G. Blumenson

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This book enables the reader to determine styles and identify architectural terms by comparing real buildings with the book's many photographs.

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This is quite a handy little book to carry around with you if you're interested in visiting historic homes and buildings throughout the United States. It is broken down into styles and regions of the country. Included are photographs and identifiers that make recognition of American architectural styles immediate. Additionally, there is a concise glossary of terms with photos that helps tremendously as well. Short, to the point, and effective.

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Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945

by John J. G. Blumenson

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