John Dorsey
Guide to Baltimore Architecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870334771
- author:
- John Dorsey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 11.4 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Countries & Regions, United States
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Guide to Baltimore Architecture by John R. Dorsey and James D. Dilts is a comprehensive exploration of the city's architectural heritage. The guide features over 200 notable buildings, grouped into fifteen walking and driving tours, which showcase Baltimore's rich history and diverse styles. From eighteenth-century mansions to urban high-rise buildings, this book chronicles two hundred years of architectural development in Baltimore. Thoroughly revised with new photographs, maps, and updated biographies of local architects, the guide also includes a fresh examination of twentieth-century design by architectural historian Phoebe B. Stanton. With its detailed commentary and insightful descriptions, A Guide to Baltimore Architecture is an ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about the city's built environment.