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"'Mid-twentieth century architecture in Alaska historic context' is a document highlighting historical events and architectural trends that shaped the built environment in Alaska from 1945 to 1968. The architecture that rose from this period is a reflection of technological advances...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramirez, Amy (Author)
Corporate Author: United States. National Park Service. Alaska Regional Office (sponsoring body.)
Other Authors: Lambin, Jeanne, Meinhardt, Robert, Woster, Casey
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : [National Park Service], 2018.
Subjects:
Architecture > Alaska > History > 20th century.
Alaska > History > 20th century.
Historic buildings > Alaska.
Architecture.
Historic buildings.
Alaska.
1900-1999
History.
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Summary:"'Mid-twentieth century architecture in Alaska historic context' is a document highlighting historical events and architectural trends that shaped the built environment in Alaska from 1945 to 1968. The architecture that rose from this period is a reflection of technological advances in building science, social changes, and architectural innovation. The period from 1945 to 1968 was characterized by rapid growth, improved infrastructure, and building construction brought on by a post-WWII economic boom and an increasing population"--Page 8.
Item Description:"July 2016."
"Prepared for National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office."
Spiral bound.
"Printed 2018"--Page 2 of cover.
Shipping List Number: 2018-0202-P.
Physical Description:363 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-268).