Building Modern Houston (Images of America)

Building Modern Houston (Images of America)

Founded in 1836, Houston is now the countryâ€™s fourth-largest city. In the early 20th century, Houstonâ€™s economy shifted from agriculture to oil, fueling the cityâ€™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 cityâ€™s can-do entrepreneurial spirit. The 1960s brought ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administrationâ€™s (NASA) headquarters, while residents and tourists alike lined up to tour the revolutionary new Astrodome. Building Modern Houston tells the story of Houstonâ€™s architecture during its transformation from â€œBayou Cityâ€ to â€œSpace City.â€
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2012-01-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738585246

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