Building Modern Houston

Founded in 1836, Houston is now the country s fourth-largest city. In the early 20th century, Houston s economy shifted from agriculture to oil, fueling the city s explosive growth in the following decades. Houston grabbed the reins and saw a building boom in commercial, residential, and civic architecture redefine the city and skyline. Modernism was a new and fresh architectural expression and the perfect complement to the city s can-do entrepreneurial spirit. The 1960s brought ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration s (NASA) headquarters, while residents and tourists alike lined up to tour the revolutionary new Astrodome. Building Modern Houston tells the story of Houston s architecture during its transformation from Bayou City to Space City. "

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 01/09/2012
ISBN: 9780738585246
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.30d