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    Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950
    Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950
    Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950
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    Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950

    By Charles Witsell and Gordon G. Wittenberg

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    Architects of Little Rock provides biographical and historical sketches of the architects working in Little Rock from 1830 to 1950. Thirty-five architects are profiled, including George R. Mann, Thomas Harding, Charles L. Thompson, Max. F. Mayer, Edwin B. Cromwell, George H. Wittenberg, Lawson L. Delony, and others. Readers will learn who these influential professionals were, where they came from, where they were educated, how they lived, what their families were like, how they participated in the life of the city, and what their buildings contributed to the city. Famous buildings, including the Historic Arkansas Museum, the Old State House, the Arkansas State Capitol, St. Andrews Cathedral, Little Rock City Hall, the Pulaski County Court House, Little Rock Central High School, and Robinson Auditorium are showcased, bringing attention to and encouraging appreciation of the city’s historic buildings.

    Published in collaboration with the Fay Jones School of Architecture.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of Arkansas Press
    Release dateMay 1, 2014
    ISBN9781610755450
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