Architecture

Architectural drawings by Richard Upjohn in the Library of Congress, introduced with a brief biography of this key figure in introducing the Gothic Revival to the United States.

Design by Richard Upjohn c.1850s in the Library of Congress. Upjohn was a key figure in introducing the Gothic Revival to the United States and in defining the form of American church architecture.

April 20, 2003 article from the Pittsburg Post-Gazette concerning history and pending demolition of Dixmont State Hospital.

Summary of a book by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, and Murray Silverstein on the language which defines a town or community.

Courier-Journal article about the history of Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky, and its neighborhood.

J.K. Gillon's illustrated description and discussion of the inspiration for the Dunmore Pineapple garden folly, built in 1761.

J.K. Gillon's illustrated description and discussion of the inspiration for the Dunmore Pineapple garden folly, built in 1761.

The Churches Conservation Trust cares for over 325 Church of England churches no longer needed for parish use. Details of churches, events, publications, all in full version or text only.

Photographs, web-cam and story of the Canadian Parliament Buildings from their original construction to the conservation work still being carried out.

The official site gives a virtual tour via a sensitive cut-away drawing. Photographs and history room-by-room of the home of U.S. presidents, designed by Irish-born James Hoban.

A collaborative guide on architecture. Using satellite images covering the whole world, anyone may add a new architectural highlight.

Page of recent photographs of Brook Hospital, which dates to 1896, located in southeast London, United Kingdom.

Photos of abandoned children's asylum buildings in Northville, Michigan called Wayne County Child Development Center. Now totally demolished. Also added is Clinton Valley Center from Pontiac, MI and Northern Michigan Asylum in Traverse City.

Several large interior and exterior photos of Northampton State Hospital.

An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia explaining the history, layout and function of monasteries. Expandable thumbnail image of the plan of Durham Cathedral Priory, UK.