Architecture in the The United States
Use this directory to find facts and photos for historic or important architecture in the USA.
Architecture in Missouri
Symbolizing the door to the American West, the St. Louis Gateway Arch by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen also suggests the spirit of architectural innovation found in St. Louis, Kansas City, and other parts of Missouri.
Symbolizing the door to the American West, the St. Louis Gateway Arch by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen also suggests the spirit of architectural innovation found in St. Louis, Kansas City, and other parts of Missouri.
Architecture in the United States
The architecture of many countries and cultures is reflected in the vast expanse of the United States. From the skyscrapers of New York to the ancient pueblos of New Mexico, the USA is a nation of architectural diversity. Begin your travels here.
The architecture of many countries and cultures is reflected in the vast expanse of the United States. From the skyscrapers of New York to the ancient pueblos of New Mexico, the USA is a nation of architectural diversity. Begin your travels here.
Architecture in Tennessee
For the architecture enthusiast, a guide to the important buildings and must-see sites in the state of Tennessee, USA.
For the architecture enthusiast, a guide to the important buildings and must-see sites in the state of Tennessee, USA.
Architecture in New York City
New York, New York is known for its soaring skyscrapers, but as you explore New York City, look also for small architectural jewels. Follow these links for an architectural tour of New York City, from art deco details to modernist masterpieces. Also find information about Ground Zero and construction of the New World Trade Center.
New York, New York is known for its soaring skyscrapers, but as you explore New York City, look also for small architectural jewels. Follow these links for an architectural tour of New York City, from art deco details to modernist masterpieces. Also find information about Ground Zero and construction of the New World Trade Center.
Architecture in California, USA
California and the long Pacific coast of the United States is a territory of changing landscapes and wild diversity in architectural styles. In these links and resources you will find simple adobe homes of early Spanish colonists, glitzy homes of Hollywood movie stars, groundbreaking modernist architecture, playful amusement park buildings, wacky googie structures, and many other interesting and unusual building types.
California and the long Pacific coast of the United States is a territory of changing landscapes and wild diversity in architectural styles. In these links and resources you will find simple adobe homes of early Spanish colonists, glitzy homes of Hollywood movie stars, groundbreaking modernist architecture, playful amusement park buildings, wacky googie structures, and many other interesting and unusual building types.
Architecture for Travelers: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is an architectural kaleidoscope. As you explore the sunny California city, you'll find Hollywood movie star homes and tacky Googie architecture, trend-breaking modernist architecture and wacky amusement park buildings, historic pueblos and innovative Frank Lloyd Wright houses. These links and resources will help you plan an architecture trip that includes the best (and also some of the silliest) Los Angeles has to offer.
Los Angeles is an architectural kaleidoscope. As you explore the sunny California city, you'll find Hollywood movie star homes and tacky Googie architecture, trend-breaking modernist architecture and wacky amusement park buildings, historic pueblos and innovative Frank Lloyd Wright houses. These links and resources will help you plan an architecture trip that includes the best (and also some of the silliest) Los Angeles has to offer.
Architecture for Travelers: Newport, Rhode Island
With dramatic sea side cliffs and lavish gilded age mansions, Newport, Rhode Island is a favorite destination for architecture enthusiasts. Eleven historic mansions are open for tours, and you'll need several days to see them all. In the summer months, you can also explore 80 acres of gardens and parks. In the winter, don't miss special holiday tours and Christmas festivities.
With dramatic sea side cliffs and lavish gilded age mansions, Newport, Rhode Island is a favorite destination for architecture enthusiasts. Eleven historic mansions are open for tours, and you'll need several days to see them all. In the summer months, you can also explore 80 acres of gardens and parks. In the winter, don't miss special holiday tours and Christmas festivities.
Architecture for Travelers: Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois is known for its architecture and has long been connected with some of the field's biggest names: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe and Holabird & Root. Follow these links for a virtual tour of must-see architecture in Chicago, and get help planning your trip to Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois is known for its architecture and has long been connected with some of the field's biggest names: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe and Holabird & Root. Follow these links for a virtual tour of must-see architecture in Chicago, and get help planning your trip to Chicago.
Architecture in Boston
This online resource for tour guides is a rich source of photos and history of architecture in Boston, Massachusetts. Created by David Wieneke.
This online resource for tour guides is a rich source of photos and history of architecture in Boston, Massachusetts. Created by David Wieneke.
Architecture in Minnesota
From the Minnesota Historical Society, a fun site with photos of roadside architecture in the state of Minnesota, USA.
From the Minnesota Historical Society, a fun site with photos of roadside architecture in the state of Minnesota, USA.
Architecture in Missouri
In the American midwest, the state of Missouri is home to many landmark works of architecture. Here are links to photos and information.
In the American midwest, the state of Missouri is home to many landmark works of architecture. Here are links to photos and information.
Architecture in New Hampshire
Maps, descriptions, photo numbers, and some photos of historic house museums in coastal New Hampshire, USA.
Maps, descriptions, photo numbers, and some photos of historic house museums in coastal New Hampshire, USA.
Architecture in Texas
For the architecture enthusiast, a guide to the important buildings and must-see sites in the state of Texas, USA.
For the architecture enthusiast, a guide to the important buildings and must-see sites in the state of Texas, USA.
Seattle Space Needle
From your Guide, facts and photo for the furturistic Seattle Space Needle tower, designed for the World's Fair in Seattle, Washington.
From your Guide, facts and photo for the furturistic Seattle Space Needle tower, designed for the World's Fair in Seattle, Washington.
Stratosphere Tower, Las Vegas
The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada is the tallest observation tower in the United States. Here's a history of its construction, with photos.
The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada is the tallest observation tower in the United States. Here's a history of its construction, with photos.
The U.S. Capitol Building
The neoclassical dome of the United States Capitol building has come to symbolize democracy for many people. Find histories, photos, architectural drawings and visitor information.
The neoclassical dome of the United States Capitol building has come to symbolize democracy for many people. Find histories, photos, architectural drawings and visitor information.