Palace of state : the Eisenhower Executive Office Building
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Published
Washington, District of Columbia : U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, [2018].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
725.12 PALAC
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725.12 PALAC
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Published
Washington, District of Columbia : U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
245 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 x 29 cm
Language
English
UPC
15301362
Notes
General Note
Shipping list number: 2018-0053-S.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-233) and index.
Description
Towering over the White House, the colossal granite Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) was first constructed to house the departments of State, War, and Navy in the nineteenth century, and it now serves as the home of the Executive Office of the President. Having outlasted decades of plans threatening alteration or outright demolition, the building survives as one of the foremost examples of Second Empire design in the United States. Palace of State details the building's rich architectural and historical legacy, from the beginnings of federal civic architecture in Washington to its construction as the world's largest office building after the Civil War, and culminating in the recently completed restoration process that began in the 1980s. Featuring beautifully rendered architectural drawings, historic images, and lush contemporary photography, this illustrated history presents a comprehensive study of an iconic landmark that continues to serve in its role as a monumental setting for statecraft.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Architecture, Victorian -- United States -- Pictorial works.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Washington, D.C.) -- History.
Illustrated works.
Public architecture -- Washington (D.C.) -- Pictorial works.
Public buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Washington (D.C.)
Washington (D.C.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Pictorial works.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Washington, D.C.) -- History.
Illustrated works.
Public architecture -- Washington (D.C.) -- Pictorial works.
Public buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Washington (D.C.)
Washington (D.C.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Pictorial works.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Luebke, T. E. (2018). Palace of state: the Eisenhower Executive Office Building . U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Luebke, Thomas E.. 2018. Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building. U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Luebke, Thomas E.. Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Luebke, Thomas E.. Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, 2018.
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