AIA guide to the architecture of Washington, D.C. / by Christopher Weeks for the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects ; with an introduction by Francis D. Lethbridge ; Alan Karchmer, photo editor and principal photographer.

Main entry:

Weeks, Christopher, 1950-

Title & Author:

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication:

Description:

xi, 307 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The architecture of Washington, D.C. / Francis D. Lethbridge, FAIA -- The architecture of Washington, D.C., 1970s to 1990s / Christopher Weeks -- Walking Tours: -- A. Capitol Hill -- B. The Mall -- C. Judiciary Square -- D. The Federal Triangle -- E. Pennsylvania Avenue and downtown -- F. Midtown -- G. White House/Lafayette Square -- H. Foggy Bottom/West End -- I. Dupont Circle -- J. Massachusetts Avenue/Kalorama -- K. Cleveland Park/Woodley Park/Rock Creek -- L. Foxhall -- M. Georgetown -- N. Arlington National Cemetery -- O. Meridian Hill -- P. Capitol South -- Q. Other Places of Interest.

Summary:

This guide is a companion for tourists and residents who are interested in contemporary Washington and its most important architectural landmarks. Updated, this edition offers short descriptions and photographs of some 450 of the city's structures, including nearly 100 built since the mid-1970s.

ISBN:

0801847125 (hc ; acid-free paper)
9780801847127 (hc ; acid-free paper)
0801847133 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
9780801847134 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)

Subject:

Architecture Washington (D.C.) Guidebooks.
Architecture Washington (D.C.) Guides.
Architecture
Buildings
Architektur
Kunstführer
Washington (D.C.) Buildings, structures, etc. Guidebooks.
Washington (D.C.) Guidebooks.
Washington (D.C.) Constructions Guides.
Washington (D.C.) Guides.
Washington (D.C.)
Washington, DC

Form/genre:

Guidebook
Kunstführer.
Guidebooks.
travel guidebooks.
Guides touristiques.

Added entries:

American Institute of Architects. Washington Metropolitan Chapter.
American Institute of Architects guide to the architecture of Washington, D.C.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 107183
Call No.: NA735.W3.W4 1994
Notes: hbk.
Status: Available

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