Why do railroad stations have overhanging eaves? Why are most lighthouses tall and skinny? Why do diners look like train cars? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions--or wondered why our buildings look the way they do--this fascinating book will solve the mystery of how and why buildings have been built from A to Z. Here, 42 distinctive building types are brought together to provide a delightful panorama of American architecture.
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Why do railroad stations have overhanging eaves? Why are most lighthouses tall and skinny? Why do diners look like train cars? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions--or wondered why our buildings look the way they do--this fascinating book will solve the mystery of how and why buildings have been built from A to Z. Here, 42 distinctive building types are brought together to provide a delightful panorama of American architecture.
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VG (Previous owner's name written on first page) White pictorial wraps; 189 pp.; Profusely illustrated with bw photos and drawings. Part of the Building Watchers series; Examines many building types and how they came to look the way they do; Includes sections on airports, amusement parks, banks, bridges, colleges and universities, drive-ins, farms, gas stations, hospitals, lighthouses, prisons, train stations, and more.
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