The architecture of the United States / by G.E. Kidder Smith ; in association with the Museum of Modern Art, New York ; introduction by Albert Bush-Brown.

Main entry:

Smith, G. E. Kidder (George Everard Kidder), 1913-1997, author.

Title & Author:

The architecture of the United States / by G.E. Kidder Smith ; in association with the Museum of Modern Art, New York ; introduction by Albert Bush-Brown.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

Garden City, N.Y. : Anchor Press, 1981.

Description:

3 volumes : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes indexes.
v. 1. New England and the mid-Atlantic states. -- v. 2. The South and Midwest. -- v. 3. The Plains states and Far West.

Summary:

Immerse yourself in the rich history of American Architecture with this three-volume set by G. Kidder Smith. Explore the diverse styles and designs that have shaped the landscape of the United States. The 784-page book takes you on a journey through time, showcasing the evolution of architectural trends and techniques. Discover the intricacies of the buildings that make up the fabric of America, from the grandeur of state capitol buildings to the simplicity of rural homes.

Resources:
French equivalent / Équivalent français

ISBN:

0385146728 (v. 1)
9780385146722 (v. 1)
0385146736 (pbk. ; v. 1)
9780385146739 (pbk. ; v. 1)
0385146744 (v. 2)
9780385146746 (v. 2)
0385146760 (v. 3)
9780385146760 (v. 3)
0385146752 (pbk. ; v. 2)
9780385146753 (pbk. ; v. 2)
0385146779 (pbk. ; v. 3)
9780385146777 (pbk. ; v. 3)

Subject:

Architecture United States Guidebooks.
Architecture États-Unis Guides.
Architecture
guidebooks.
United States

Form/genre:

Guidebook
travel guidebooks.
Guidebooks
Guides touristiques.

Added entries:

Bush-Brown, Albert, writer of introduction.
Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.), consultant.

Holdings:

Location: Library study room 41521
Call No.: 8614 NA705.S57 REF; ID:89-B1607
Copy: v. 3
Status: Available

Location: Library study room 41523
Call No.: 8612 NA705.S57 REF; ID:89-B1607
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library study room 41522
Call No.: 8613 NA705.S57 REF; ID:89-B1607
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available

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