An Architectural Guidebook to Portland
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Second Edition
Bart King
2007. 6 x 9 inches. 328 pages. Maps. B&W photographs. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN 978-0-87071-191-6. Paperback, $22.95.
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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.
Praise for the first edition:
"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
"It offers the perfect amount of interesting and
enlightening information in a very accessible format."
--The Oregonian
"Witty, informative, and accurate."
--Wallace Kay Huntington, architectural historian
About the Author
Bart King lives with his wife in a Portland residence of uncertain architectural lineage.
A longtime teacher, he is also the author of
The Big Book of Boy Stuff. Along with his five
sisters and fifty girls, Bart also wrote its companion volume,
The Big Book of Girl Stuff.
www.bartking.net
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