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The early public garages of San Francisco : an architectural and cultural study, 1906-1929 /

"This book investigates a group of noteworthy public garages featuring facade designs based on historical architectural styles. Considering the garages' function, the facades exhibit a surprising grace and nobility. The book--a fresh perspective on the value of older utilitarian buildings-...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kessler, Mark D., 1956-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2013.
Subjects:
Parking garages > California > San Francisco > History > 20th century.
Parking garages > Social aspects > California > San Francisco > History > 20th century.
Architecture > California > San Francisco > History > 20th century.
Facades > California > San Francisco > History > 20th century.
Historic buildings > California > San Francisco.
Historic preservation > California > San Francisco.
San Francisco (Calif.) > History > 20th century.
San Francisco (Calif.) > Social life and customs > 20th century.
San Francisco (Calif.) > Buildings, structures, etc.
ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book investigates a group of noteworthy public garages featuring facade designs based on historical architectural styles. Considering the garages' function, the facades exhibit a surprising grace and nobility. The book--a fresh perspective on the value of older utilitarian buildings--concludes with a call to preserve these structures and adapt them to compatible new uses"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (297 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1476601569 (electronic bk.)
9781476601564 (electronic bk.)