| Building Modern Houston Contributor(s): Mod, Anna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738585246 ISBN-13: 9780738585246 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 976 |
| LCCN: 2011934514 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Houston, Texas - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Founded in 1836, Houston is now the country s fourth-largest city. In the early 20th century, Houston s economy shifted from agriculture to oil, fueling the city s explosive growth in the following decades. Houston grabbed the reins and saw a building boom in commercial, residential, and civic architecture redefine the city and skyline. Modernism was a new and fresh architectural expression and the perfect complement to the city s can-do entrepreneurial spirit. The 1960s brought ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration s (NASA) headquarters, while residents and tourists alike lined up to tour the revolutionary new Astrodome. Building Modern Houston tells the story of Houston s architecture during its transformation from Bayou City to Space City. " |
Contributor Bio(s): Mod, Anna: - Anna Mod is a historic preservation specialist with SWCA Environmental Consultants in Houston. She is a board member of The Heritage Society and a cofounder of Houston Mod, a nonprofit that promotes knowledge and appreciation of modern architecture and design. |