The Architectural Legacy Of Alfred Giles
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The Architectural Legacy Of Alfred Giles
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Author : Mary Carolyn Hollers George
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Architectural Legacy Of Alfred Giles written by Mary Carolyn Hollers George and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Architecture categories.
"The Architectural Legacy of Alfred Giles focuses on architect Alfred Giles' work in Texas and Northern Mexico. Giles, who practiced from the 1870s to the 1920s after emigrating from England, designed buildings reflecting a great variety of styles derived from architectural forms of the past, combining them in original ways. Giles produced designs for unpretentious domestic residences and showy mansions, county courthouses, and commercial and institutional structures all over Texas. He adapted and combined stylistic elements with restraint, sobriety, and simplicity." "In the Architectural Legacy of Alfred Giles, Mary Carolyn Hollers George highlights the Giles buildings in Texas that have been heroically restored in the last thirty years, many as a result of the leadership of the San Antonio Conversation Society, the Texas Historical Commission, and various advocacy groups. An appendix details Giles' accomplishments in northern Mexico. Color photographs of the restored sites, taken by architect Eugene George, complement black-and-white historical photographs."--BOOK JACKET.
Rosengren S Books
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Author : Mary George
language : en
Publisher: Wings Press
Release Date : 2015-01-01
Rosengren S Books written by Mary George and has been published by Wings Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Virtually every San Antonio citizen over a certain age with any interest in literature will have vivid memories of Rosengren's Books. It was the absolute center of literary culture not only in San Antonio, but in Texas, for decades. Indeed, from the 1930s to the 1980s, Rosengren's Books was considered one of the finest bookstores between New York and San Francisco. It was a mid-continent haven for writers as diverse as Frost, John Dos Pasos, J. Frank Dobie, and Larry McMurtry. Rosengren's Books: An Oasis for Mind and Spirit is the story of a great American family of independent booksellers and the important literary institution they created. Beginning as a rare book store in Chicago, Frank and Florence Rosengren brought the store to San Antonio, Texas, in 1935. Located in various downtown locations, it became most well known as the charming book shop behind the Alamo, where it was visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. At the heart of the story is Florence Rosengren, whom former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger calls the "Sylvia Beach of South Texas" and Texas Observer founding editor Ronnie Dugger described as "the chief guardian of civilization from here to Mexico City."
John H Kampmann Master Builder
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Author : Maggie Valentine
language : en
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Release Date : 2014-02-17
John H Kampmann Master Builder written by Maggie Valentine and has been published by Beaufort Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-17 with Architecture categories.
Travel back and take a close look at what it meant to be an architect in the 19th century. Although relatively unknown in modern day Texas, John H. Kampmann was the master craftsman of his time. Explore Kampmann's lasting legacy alongside Maggie Valentine as she reveals how one man changed the face of the city. From an adobe Spanish village to a city of stone and mortar, Kampmann used his skills as a builder, designer, and civic leader for over thirty years, to leave his mark in San Antonio. John and Caroline Bonnet Kampmann's descendants ultimately contributed much to the history of the city in their lifespan, and for generations to come. His client list read like a Who's Who, and his work included everything from the Menger Hotel and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, to the Oppenheimer and Eagar houses. Bringing light to an important chapter in Texas history, Valentine follows the urban fabric of San Antonio and its evolution into a multicultural community as it exemplified social, political, and economic history.
Mary Bonner
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Author : Mary Carolyn Hollers George
language : en
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Release Date : 2018-01-31
Mary Bonner written by Mary Carolyn Hollers George and has been published by Trinity University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-31 with Art categories.
Mary Bonner: Impressions of a Printmaker is the definitive account of the life of an iconic Texas artist known for her delicate etchings and prints of the places and people that make South Texas unique. Mary Bonner begins with the artist’s early years in San Antonio and continues through her awakening as an artist at the Woodstock colony in upstate New York in summer 1922 to her years in France under the instruction of master printmaker Édouard Henri Léon. In Paris, Bonner began entering her work in juried exhibitions, and these early Paris prints were met with some acclaim. She came into her own when she began experimenting with a more innovative and modern style, exemplified by Les cowboys, a three-part frieze inspired by memories of her family’s ranch in Texas. After several years of dedicated study in Paris, Bonner began splitting her time between San Antonio and Paris. By 1928 she had begun to take on the causes of art and conservation in San Antonio, devoting less time to her own work. She spent the last years of her life at the family residence in San Antonio and died in 1935 at age forty-eight. Bonner’s legacy, both as an accomplished artist and as a steadfast advocate for the arts, lives on, especially in San Antonio. Mary Bonner is copublished with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Villa Finale. The book will accompany a retrospective of Bonner’s work at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. This edition includes a new preface, an introduction by McNay curator Lyle Williams, and an afterword by Jane Lewis, director of Villa Finale.
San Antonio Architecture
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Author : AIA San Antonio
language : en
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Release Date : 2013-01-20
San Antonio Architecture written by AIA San Antonio and has been published by Trinity University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-20 with Architecture categories.
With a history more than 290 years old, San Antonio boasts a diverse, eclectic, and important architectural inventory. From the Spanish Missions of the 17th century to invigorating adaptation and restoration of historic buildings alongside landmark new construction, there is a wide array of culturally significant assets reflecting Anglo and Hispanic traditions, alongside regional variations of southern and southwestern American styles. San Antonio Architecture is the comprehensive catalog of the architecture inventory of the city. Complete with color illustrations, keyed maps, and informative essays, it is a must-have book for every armchair and on foot architectural, art, and community historian. Edited by Julius M. Gribou, AIA; Robert G. Hanley, AIA; and Thomas E. Robey, AIA; with architectural text written by Lewis F. Fisher and Maria Watson Pfeiffer.
Industrial Heritage In Denmark
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Author : Caspar Jørgensen
language : en
Publisher: Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Release Date : 2013-01-24
Industrial Heritage In Denmark written by Caspar Jørgensen and has been published by Aarhus Universitetsforlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-24 with Social Science categories.
In presenting 25 industrial sites of national significance in the context of changing techno-economic paradigms, this book considers the development of Danish industrial landscapes and built-up environments in the period 1840-1970. Three case studies of ports, sugar mills, and cement plants are also presented. The book concludes with two chapters that discuss perceptions and strategies for the conversion of industrial sites, and an overview is given covering the preservation of industrial heritage in Denmark, historically. "Although Denmark is often perceived as an agricultural country, industry is a very important sector in the Danish economy, employing a large number of people and having considerable influence on Danish society and culture in general. The appreciation of industrial history, as well as the tangible and intangible remains of industry, is an important heritage." Anne Mette Rahbæk General Director of the Danish Agency of Culture
Alfred Giles An English Architect In Texas And Mexico
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Author : Mary Carolyn Hollers George
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
Alfred Giles An English Architect In Texas And Mexico written by Mary Carolyn Hollers George and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Architecture categories.
The Architecture And Cities Of Northern Mexico From Independence To The Present
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Author : Edward Burian
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2015-08-15
The Architecture And Cities Of Northern Mexico From Independence To The Present written by Edward Burian and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-15 with Architecture categories.
The states of Northern Mexico—Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Baja California Norte and Sur—have architecture, urbanism, and landscape design that offer numerous lessons in how to build well, but this constructed environment is largely undervalued or unknown. To make this architecture better known to a wide professional, academic, and public audience, this book presents the first comprehensive overview in either English or Spanish of the architecture, urban landscapes, and cities of Northern Mexico from the country's emergence as a modern nation in 1821 to the present day. Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, maps, and analytical drawings of urban cores of major cities, The Architecture and Cities of Northern Mexico systematically examines significant works of architecture in large cities and small towns in each state, from the earliest buildings in the urban core to the newest at the periphery. Edward R. Burian describes the most memorable works of architecture in each city in greater detail in terms of their spatial organization, materials, and sensory experience. He also includes a concise geographical and historical summary of the region that provides a useful background for the discussions of the works of architecture. Burian concludes the book with a brief commentary on lessons learned and possible futures for the architectural culture of the region, as well as the first comprehensive biographical listing of the architects practicing in Northern Mexico during the past two centuries.
San Antonio S Historic Architecture
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Author : T. Irwin Sessions
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-01-11
San Antonio S Historic Architecture written by T. Irwin Sessions and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-11 with Architecture categories.
Spanish colonial missionary settlements established San Antonio as a junction between Mexico and the developing United States in the early 1700s. Because of its remote location amid both countries and its great distance from other cities, San Antonio became a crossroads for commerce, industry, and strategic military position on the wild frontier. Texas independence and the admission of Texas into the United States in the 19th century established a diverse cultural population and distinctive architecture that remains historically significant across the nation as it continues to gain attention on the world stage. The appreciation of historic architecture among its citizens has enabled San Antonio to retain a remarkably large catalog of important historic structures, which are often saved from destruction through relocation. Three centuries of steady growth, from 1700 to 2000, has resulted in an abundance of buildings that has generated a local legacy of multigenerational artisans and skilled craftsmen.
The Architectural Review
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978-07
The Architectural Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978-07 with Architecture categories.