Author: READE, MARJORIE AND SUSAN WINEBERG
Title: Historic Buildings: Ann Arbor, Michigan Second Edition
Description: Ann Arbor Historical Foundation, 2003. Second Revised Edition. Third Printing; Softcover. ISBN: 1882574001. Soft cover is heavy, glazed paper. White spine with blue lettering. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with dozens of b/w photographs and 2 maps and several b/w drawings, of Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor, Michigan is world famous for being the main campus of the internationally known University of Michigan. But it is more than just that. As in many a 'gown and town' city, there are distinct areas, and areas of overlap. The campus is constantly evolving, but still centers on 'the quad,' the heart of the campus, and home to many activities, academic and otherwise. The main styles described in this book are: Greek Revival, 1830-1860; Gothic Revival, 1845-1875; Italianate, 1855-1880; Victorian Eclectic, 1865-1895; Queen Anne, 1875-1900; Richardsonian Romanesque, 1880-1899; Shingle Style, 1890-1910; Beaux Arts Classic, 1900-1930; Art Deco, 1910-1940. Sections are: Foreword; Introduction; List of Buildings; Downtown; North; East; West; Index. ; B&W Photographs and maps; 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 Inches; xxiv, 232 pages; Cover has slight shelf wear and rubbing.. Near Fine .

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