Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 725.110973
EAN: 9781550464573
ISBN: 1550464574
Label: Boston Mills Press
Manufacturer: Boston Mills Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: September 12, 2005
Publisher: Boston Mills Press
Sales Rank: 144307
Studio: Boston Mills Press

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:


A magnificent celebration of America's state capitol buildings.



These glorious buildings are, in the author's words, "the homes of history," where laws are passed, where democracy is enacted, where history is written. Though each state capitol bears some similarity to the other forty-nine, each in its architecture and design reflects uniquely the pride of its state, both culturally and historically.



For this unprecedented project, photographer Tom Patterson traveled to each of America's fifty state capitals to capture the architectural beauty and dignity of its capitol building in glorious large-format color images.



Writer Susan W. Thrane reveals fascinating details about each capitol building's beginnings:

• the events surrounding construction
• background on its architects and builders
• dimensions and costs
• primary features and main rooms
• unique furnishings and works of art.

The book also discusses important moments in the history of each building and the state itself, including:

• the origin of the state's name
• its capital city
• when the state was admitted to the Union, and
• the number of members in its legislative bodies.

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Rating: - a Must-have
From 1985 (Sacramento, CA) to 2007 (Juneau, AK), I was lucky enough to visit all 50 state capitol buildings in the Nation at least once. I was really thrilled when this book came out and wasn't disappointed a bit : it is lavishly illustrated with beautiful color-pictures, and the text is full of information. A must-have, whether you are preparing to visit one of those impressive building or if you wish to remember what you saw in them !

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Rating: - Beautiful book
Purchased as a gift for someone who loves to visit the State Houses.
Beautiful photos and history of each capitol- couldn't be more pleased.

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Rating: - America's Palaces
This is a very well executed book. The images are first rate and the text is highly informative. Every state capitol building is covered extensively and the book is full of great photographs, every state capitol building gets the same indepth coverage. I liked how the book is done in chronological order, you get to see the capitols evolve and see what was considered opulent at the time. I have been waiting for a book like this for some time and am so pleased that Ms. Thrane has put out such a ... Read More

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Rating: - Beautiful Photography
If you're interested in architecture or history - especially if you want a flavor for the rich variety of our states and their capitols, this is a wonderful book. The large format photography is excellent and, according to the photographer, used only available lighting. It provides a real sense of the buildings and what has inspired each state. The text also provides a wealth of information about each building. I wish the book had been arranged by when each state attained statehood. A great gift ... Read More

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