August 1988 - May 1991
A casestudy approach is taken to explore the laws, the customs and the activities surrounding decisions effecting historic buildings. The study was completed as partial requirement for the Master of Architecture degree at the University of Kansas. The book was accepted for publication by the Preservation Press of the National Trust of Historic Preservation in 1992. There are over one hundred colorful photographs available for exihibits. Some of the structures photographed are no longer standing. It is divided into three cross-cultural theme groups:
Architectural Foundations of Western Culture - Comparing Three City Centers:
Mainstreet of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County Kansas of the USA
The Wall Of Florence in Tocscany of Italy
Milsom Street in Bath of Somerset England
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Comparison of Historic Shopping Plaza in the US with Historic Site in City of Spain it was Designed After
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Kansas City Missouri
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Riverwalk On The Country Club Plaza
[Source Of Photograph Unknown]
Historic Cartuja Island - the World Expo 1993 and the City of Seville in Andalucia of Spain
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Cross-Cultural Comparison of Two Historic Harbors Restored Through Adaptive Reuse
Riverfront Area and Park in Portland Oregen of the United States of America
Historic Floating Harbour of Bristol in Somerset of England
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Photgraph Of Photographer
Hands-On Renovation Kentucky Street Home In Lawrence, Kansas
Eileen M. Smith, M.Arch. Copyright © 1986, 1991 (book) All Rights Reserved
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Giralda Tower Built In 1200s
Depicted Here In 1685 Stained Glass Window
With Two Patron Saints - Seville Cathedral, Spain
Eileen M. Smith, M.Arch.
Copyright © 1986, 1991 (book)
All Rights Reserved