Peter Harrison

First American Architect

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
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Author: Carl Bridenbaugh ISBN: 9780807839553
Publisher: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press Publication: February 1, 2018
Imprint: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press Language: English
Author: Carl Bridenbaugh
ISBN: 9780807839553
Publisher: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
Publication: February 1, 2018
Imprint: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
Language: English

This illustrated story of America's first architect is based on material from a number of contemporary sources in the colonial period. Harrison's buildings reflect the classical mode, and they fortunately survived the Revolution. His designs include the King's Chapel, Boston; the Synagogue, Newport; and Christ Church, Cambridge.

Originally published in 1949.

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This illustrated story of America's first architect is based on material from a number of contemporary sources in the colonial period. Harrison's buildings reflect the classical mode, and they fortunately survived the Revolution. His designs include the King's Chapel, Boston; the Synagogue, Newport; and Christ Church, Cambridge.

Originally published in 1949.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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