Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America: American Society Revealed

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, History, Americas, United States, 19th Century

• Author: Elizabeth B. Greene
• ISBN: 9781440835735
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: May 5, 2017
• Imprint: Greenwood
• Language: English

An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social, political, economic, and intellectual life.

• Discusses 19th-century U.S. landmarks in the context of key events and topics in history

• Guides readers through the process of critically assessing and analyzing buildings and important structures in 19th-century America

• Examines the history of a variety of interesting and important landmarks, not all of which are celebrated or well-known but have had significant influence on American society at the time

• Gives unique perspective to students about how people lived in 19th-century America