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The secret architecture of our nation's capital : the Masons and the building of Washington, D.C. /

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An architectural history of Washington D.C. explores the influence of Masonic ideals and symbolism on the construction of the nation's capital, revealing more than thirty zodiacs incorporated into the design of the buildings and monuments.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ovason, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : HarperCollins, [2000]
Edition:First U.S. edition.
Subjects:
Zodiac in art.
Freemasonry > Symbolism.
Freemasonry > United States > History.
Symbolism in architecture > Washington (D.C.)
Washington (D.C.) > Buildings, structures, etc.
Buildings.
Freemasonry.
Symbolism in architecture.
United States.
Washington (D.C.)
History.
Online Access:Publisher description
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Summary:An architectural history of Washington D.C. explores the influence of Masonic ideals and symbolism on the construction of the nation's capital, revealing more than thirty zodiacs incorporated into the design of the buildings and monuments.
Item Description:Originally published in Great Britain by Century Publishing in 1999 under title: The secret zodiacs of Washington, D.C.
Physical Description:ix, 516 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-465) and index.
ISBN:0060195371
9780060195373