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.
- ISBN10 0471145009
- ISBN13 9780471145004
- Publish Date 1 March 1985
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 13 August 1999
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English