The Buildings of Main Street

The Buildings of Main Street
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 170
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ISBN-10 : 0742502791
ISBN-13 : 9780742502796
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Book Synopsis The Buildings of Main Street by : Richard W. Longstreth

Download or read book The Buildings of Main Street written by Richard W. Longstreth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Buildings of Main Street is the primary resource for interpreting commercial architectural style. Richard Longstreth, a renowned and respected author in the field of historic preservation, presents a useful survey of commercial architecture in urban America. He has developed a typology of architectural classification for commercial application in American towns across the United States. Likely to be enjoyed by both students and members of the general public seeking an introduction to commercial architecture, The Buildings of Main Streetmakes a significant and lasting contribution to American architectural history.


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