A Field Guide to American Architecture

Name/Title

A Field Guide to American Architecture

Entry/Object ID

2008.006.027

Description

Traces the development of architectural styles in the U.S., from simple wood houses of the 17th century to the steel and glass towers of today. Describes the historical background, construction materials, and basic structures and styles. xi, 322 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. (softcover)

Collection

Historic Charleston Foundation Library

Acquisition

Accession

2008.006.

Source or Donor

New Library Books Purchased (2008)

Acquisition Method

Purchased

Credit Line

Restricted Book/Archives Acquisition Fund Purchase

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Architecture--United States, Decoration and ornament, Architectural--United States

Book Details

Author

Rifkind, Carole

Publisher

Plume

Place Published

Location

New York, NY

Date Published

1980

Call No.

NA705 .R53 1980

ISBN

0452252245

LCCN

79029651

Location

Location

Building

Missroon Library

Category

Permanent

Date

February 7, 2023

General Notes

Note

Notes: By Carole Rifkind. A Plume Book, New American Library. Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-317) and index.

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Create Date

August 26, 2008

Updated By

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Update Date

April 5, 2023