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Welcome to American Architecture,
database of American
architectural styles, architects and regions
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New York
The building form most closely associated with New
York City is the skyscraper (a pioneering urban form first used in
Chicago) that saw New York buildings shift from the low-scale European
tradition to the vertical rise of business districts. Surrounded mostly
by water, the city's residential density and high real estate values in
commercial districts saw the city amass the largest collection of
individual, free-standing office and residential towers in the world.
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Boston
Boston has an extraordinary number of
landmarks -- old and brand new. The USS Constitution, the Swan
Boats, and Fenway Park are a few of the treasures that define Boston
to residents and visitors alike. Tiny Beacon Hill is famous for its
picturesque streetscapes and the architectural details of its
Federal-style homes. |
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Washington, DC
Washington is known worldwide for classic
architecture and is home to many of the most important and
recognizable landmarks in the United States. George Washington held
a design competition, taking special care to select an architect who
would design The White House in a style that would counter the grand
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Chicago
The architecture of Chicago has influenced and
reflected the history of American architecture. The city of Chicago,
Illinois features prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many
important architects. Since most buildings within the downtown area
were destroyed (the most famous exception being the Water Tower) by
the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Chicago buildings are noted for
their originality rather than their antiquity. |
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America's Favorite Architecture |
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Philadelphia
The buildings and architecture of Philadelphia
are a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city's
history. |
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New England
Travel to New England and discover the
architecture of Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire.
Travel to New England and discover the architecture of Newport,
Rhode Island, Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian masterpiece, Zimmerman
House, in New Hampshire and the stunning Gropius House in Lincoln,
Massachusetts. |
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Rhode Island
Providence is home to the First Baptist Church
in America, the oldest Baptist church in the Americas, which was
founded by Roger Williams in 1638. Providence is the home of the
first fully automated post office in the country. The seaside city
of Newport is home to many famous mansions, including The Breakers,
Marble House and Belcourt Castle. |
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The West |
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Canada |
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National Building Museum,
washington d.c. 1887 |
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The National Building Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated
to "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban
planning." It was created by an act of Congress in 1980, and is a
private non-profit institution. The museum is located adjacent to the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the Judiciary Square
Metro station.
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