The Aia Guide To Columbus

Columbus Ohio the largest city in Ohio has since its founding in 1812 beenhome to many impressive architectural landmarks. The AIA Guide to Columbusproduced by ... » 

Columbus Ohio the largest city in Ohio has since its founding in 1812 beenhome to many impressive architectural landmarks. The AIA Guide to Columbusproduced by the Columbus Architecture Foundation highlights the significantbuildings and neighborhoods in the Columbus metropolitan area. Skillfullyblending architectural interest with historic significance The AIA Guide toColumbus documents approximately 160 buildings and building groups and isorganized geographically. Each chapter provides an opportunity to explore aspecial area of Columbuss built environment. The Columbus ArchitectureFoundation has been affiliated with the American Institute of ArchitectsAIAColumbus Chapter for more than thirty years. Its first book project wasArchitecture Columbus published in 1976. This new companion volume updatescoverage of the buildings and provides a portable accessible guide to thecitys architectual history. The AIA Guide to Columbus identifies buildingsdesignated as historic and those that have won awards and includes informationon architectural styles excellent photographs maps a glossary and an index.The focus is on easy touring whether the reader is walking or driving.Students visitors and residents with a penchant for knowing more about theircity will enjoy discovering the rich heritage of Columbuss downtown specialdistricts and neighborhoods. «