| The Architectural Legacy of Alfred Giles: Selected Restorations Contributor(s): Hollers George, Mary Carolyn (Author), George, W. Eugene (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 159534019X ISBN-13: 9781595340191 Publisher: Trinity University Press OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2006 Annotation: From the 1870s to the 1920s, British-born architect Alfred Giles designed everything from simple domestic residences and showy mansions to county courthouses and commercial structures throughout Texas and northern Mexico. He was highly regarded at the time for adapting and combining stylistic elements with sobriety and simplicity. This book highlights his restored buildings, with an appendix devoted to his work in Mexico. Included are color photographs of these restorations taken by architect Eugene George, along with illuminating black-and-white historical images. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Individual Architects & Firms - General - Architecture | Historic Preservation - General - Architecture | Regional |
| Dewey: 720.92 |
| LCCN: 2005028292 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 10.92" W x 11.96" (3.05 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the 1870s to the 1920s, British-born architect Alfred Giles designed everything from simple domestic residences and showy mansions to county courthouses and commercial structures throughout Texas and northern Mexico. He was highly regarded at the time for adapting and combining stylistic elements with sobriety and simplicity. The Architectural Legacy of Alfred Gilesbook highlights his restored buildings, with an appendix devoted to his work in Mexico. Included are color photographs of these restorations taken by architect Eugene George, along with illuminating black-and-white historical images. |
