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Architectural Guidebook to Portland 2nd Edition

by Bart King
Architectural Guidebook to Portland 2nd Edition

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ISBN13: 9780870711916
ISBN10: 0870711911
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Portland strikes a unique balance between the rich architectural traditions of the past and the cutting-edge creative developments of modern architecture. Within a small downtown area can be found 19th-century cast-iron-front buildings, skyscrapers, old brick warehouses, a landmark 1890 train station, historic bridges, and a distinguished assortment of museum, government, and retail buildings. Its civic planning, historic preservation, and overall attractiveness make Portland a place that natives revel in and visitors admire. Written for both layperson and professional, An Architectural Guidebook to Portland is filled with history and photos that demonstrate why this city is one of the most admired in the nation. The Guidebook's first edition was praised for its readability and usefulness as a reference book. It has now been revised and updated to reflect Portland's explosive growth in the 21st century. New features include an added focus on the development of "green buildings" and sustainable design in Portland, a chapter on downtown bridges, expanded coverage of the city's vibrant neighborhoods, and a glossary of architectural terms. With over 250 entries that tell the stories behind Portland's celebrated cityscape, this comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for visitors and Portlanders alike.

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"This wonderful book is a plethora of riches, an irresistible read, and a fine guide to many of Portland's unique buildings and areas." The Statesman Journal

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Portland strikes a graceful balance between the rich traditions of its past and the creative developments of modern architecture.

Written for both layperson and professional, An Architectural Guidebook to Portland is filled with history and photos that demonstrate why this city is one of the most admired in the nation. Portland's civic planning, historic preservation, and overall attractiveness are all explored in detailed profiles of structures ranging from 19th-century cast-iron front buildings to sleek modern skyscrapers.

Now revised and updated to reflect Portland's explosive growth in the 21st century, this second edition includes an added focus on the development of "green buildings" and sustainable design, a chapter on downtown bridges, and expanded coverage of the city's vibrant neighborhoods.

With over 250 entries that tell the stories behind Portland's celebrated cityscape, this comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for visitors and Portlanders alike.


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Sentorio , January 26, 2008
I read an Oregonian article describing this book as "witty and unpatronizing," and as I'm reasonably interested in Portland, I got a copy. I found this book provides a great way to make sense of the city, filtering away the usual pedestrian's take of undifferentiated angles and buildings, and into a layered whole. I really appreciate the many hours of research this project must have taken, and the élan with which King presents it. Very well done.

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ISBN:
9780870711916
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
10/15/2007
Publisher:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Edition:
2ED
Pages:
320
Height:
.70IN
Width:
6.00IN
Number of Units:
1
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2007
UPC Code:
2800870711918
Author:
Bart King
Subject:
Architecture-United States General
Subject:
Oregon
Subject:
General Architecture
Subject:
Architecture -- History.
Subject:
Portland (Or.) Buildings, structures, etc.
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Portland (Or.)

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