Welcome to the fascinating world of Architecture Walks--from reflections of three hundred years of history to expressions of the most modern design; authors Lucy D. Rosenfeld and Marina Harrison guide you on a tour of inspiring; informative; and aesthetically intriguing architectural treasures in and around the New York area.Early colonial saltboxes; as-yet-unfinished contemporary structures on college campuses; nineteenth-century follies; Gilded Age palaces; lighthouses; windmills; romantic ruins-- the pages of this delightful book; filled with adventures; treat readers to sites within approximately two hours driving time from New York City. With book in hand readers will marvel at college campuses; small villages; planned and utopian communities; National Historic Sites; castles and forts; churches and temples of architectural interest; and even a Buddhist monastery; all in Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; the eastern edge of Pennsylvania; and Delaware.By including descriptions of architectural styles; suggestions for special adventures; and lists of jaunts arranged by architect or designer; architectural style; and particular types of sites; Rosenfeld and Harrison help make day trips even more enjoyable. Whether explorers or armchair adventurers; readers of all ages will find something that captures their interest in the nearly one hundred sites and forty photos included in Architecture Walks.
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