{"product_id":"a-guide-to-tucson-architecture-9780816520831","title":"A Guide to Tucson Architecture","description":"\u003cp\u003eTucson is a city rich in architectural heritage spanning three cultures  with a history of human settlement that makes it one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the United States. Hispanic barrios  American architectural forms  and remnants of a prehistoric Native American past give Tucson a unique and eclectic identity unlike any other city. This book is a comprehensive  richly illustrated guide to Tucsons significant historic and contemporary architectural resourcesnot only buildings  but ruins  open spaces  landscapes  and other elements that define the citys built environment. It captures all facets of Tucsons architecture  from one-of-a-kind homes on Main Avenue and historic downtown buildings to destination resorts in the Catalina Foothills and other modern structures. In this book readers will find: - walking and driving tours of fourteen areas  complete with maps  beginning with central neighborhoods such as Barrio Historico and Armory Park and moving on to the rapidly expanding outlying areas - annotated descriptions of individual structuresresidences  schools  churches  government buildings  offices  commercial establishments  and othersenhanced by more than 120 photographs - profiles of prominent Tucson architects  including Henry Trost  Josias Joesler  and Judith Chafee - a guide to architectural styles found in Tucsonwith examplesand a glossary of terms. A Guide to Tucson Architecture is the only book to offer such an extensive guided tour of one of Americas favorite destination cities  capturing both its historic character and its dynamic growth. Through it  readers will appreciate the holistic balance of influences that has created Tucsons unique architectural expression and that defines its modern identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666108735541,"sku":"ByrdShop_0816520836","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780816520831.jpg?v=1782419962","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-guide-to-tucson-architecture-9780816520831","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}