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Spanish colonial missionary settlements established San Antonio as a junction between Mexico and the developing United States in the early 1700s. Because of its remote location amid both countries and its great distance from other cities, San Antonio became a crossroads for commerce, industry, and strategic military position on the wild frontier. Texas independence and the admission of Texas into the United States in the 19th century established a diverse cultural population and distinctive architecture that remains historically significant across the nation as it continues to gain attention on the world stage. The appreciation of historic architecture among its citizens has enabled San Antonio to retain a remarkably large catalog of important historic structures, which are often saved from destruction through relocation. Three centuries of steady growth, from 1700 to 2000, has resulted in an abundance of buildings that has generated a local legacy of multigenerational artisans and skilled craftsmen.
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: T. Irwin Sessions |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Release |
: 2016-01-11 |
File |
: 237 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781439655559 |
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With a history more than 290 years old, San Antonio boasts a diverse, eclectic, and important architectural inventory. From the Spanish Missions of the 17th century to invigorating adaptation and restoration of historic buildings alongside landmark new construction, there is a wide array of culturally significant assets reflecting Anglo and Hispanic traditions, alongside regional variations of southern and southwestern American styles. San Antonio Architecture is the comprehensive catalog of the architecture inventory of the city. Complete with color illustrations, keyed maps, and informative essays, it is a must-have book for every armchair and on foot architectural, art, and community historian. Edited by Julius M. Gribou, AIA; Robert G. Hanley, AIA; and Thomas E. Robey, AIA; with architectural text written by Lewis F. Fisher and Maria Watson Pfeiffer.
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: AIA San Antonio |
Publisher |
: Trinity University Press |
Release |
: 2013-01-20 |
File |
: 333 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781595341792 |
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Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: Mark Gelernter |
Publisher |
: Manchester University Press |
Release |
: 2001 |
File |
: 372 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 0719047277 |
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: James Fergusson |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1874 |
File |
: 666 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105121176742 |
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The National Park Service's official advice on preserving and restoring historic buildings.
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Genre |
: Historic buildings |
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: |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Release |
: 2004 |
File |
: 548 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1599217147 |
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: |
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: Youguide International BV |
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: |
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: 132 Pages |
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: |
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Gordon Echols traces the development of various styles form the most rudimentary and little-known rural dwellings to the sophisticated Greek Revival governor's mansion in Austin and the Victorian buildings that were made possible by new wealth earned in trading cotton, cattle and petroleum.
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: Gordon Echols |
Publisher |
: TCU Press |
Release |
: 2000 |
File |
: 260 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780875652238 |
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Genre |
: Historic buildings |
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: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1972 |
File |
: 628 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: MINN:30000007860038 |
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Genre |
: Historic buildings |
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: |
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: |
Release |
: 1973 |
File |
: 628 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105127908569 |
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Genre |
: Architecture |
Author |
: Antoinette Josephine Lee |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1981 |
File |
: 96 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015017926240 |