Customer Review: If you're interested in small commercial buildings from the late 1800s through the mid 1900s, then this is a good survey. The author presents a classification system and points out common themes (such as almost all theaters had vertical signs). Background information is plentiful but terse, although... more info
Customer Review: If you ever wanted to know about the history of Los Angeles and how it became a large metropolitian area, this is the book for you. Hundreds of pictures from the late 1800's to the 1950's makes this book a very resourceful tool.
Customer Review: This is the only book I have found with highly detailed information about Ernest Coxhead, Willis Polk and A.C. Schweinfurth. The other architect featured here is Bernard Maybeck, who has been written about in other books. This book is excellent at showing how the works of these four architects were... more info
Customer Review: A fascintating look at the cultural history of Los Angeles and the way in which commercial spaces played a part in developing it. A must for anyone that's seriously interested in more than the usual history lesson on Tinsletown. Actually, more than simply Los Angeles, this book gives clues as to how... more info
Customer Review: This is a wonderful book on an amazing space. The images are crisp and the text scholarly and fascinating. It's hard to imagine that the mall took so many years to complete, but finally L'Enfant's dream is complete. The mall is a breathtaking vista, that is simply spectacular. To stand at the foot... more info
Customer Review: Strongly recommedned... I bought this book to study the history of bus terminals in the United States. As this volume easily shows, Arrasmith designed his bus terminals (or depots as the book explains) to merge function with art. His plans satisfied all of Greyhound's necessary elements:... more info
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