Buildings Of Nevada; Author: Nicoletta, Julie; Introduction: Pierson, William H.; Hardback; Book

Author: Nicoletta, Julie; Introduction: Pierson, William H.
Buildings of the United States; Hardback; Book; Halftones, 26 Maps
332 pages
Published: November 2000
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195141393

Landlocked, arid, and infertile, Nevada is one of the least hospitable regions in the United States. Although dominated by its wild landscape, Nevada boasts a colorful human history and a rich architectural heritage. This volume, the newest in the acclaimed Buildings of the United States series, offers a comprehensive tour of Nevada's highly distinctive architecture -- from old ghost mining towns to the Las Vegas strip, pioneer forts to mega casinos, the silent majesty of the Hoover Dam to the quirkiness of drive-in wedding chapels. Organized by region, the book is a fascinating survey of more than 200 historic sites, including churches, courthouses, schools, homes, historic railroads, copper mines, forts, hotels, and more. Detailed descriptions set all of these diverse forms ofThis volume offers a comprehensive tour of Nevada's highly distinctive architecture - from old ghost mining towns to the Las Vegas strip, pioneer forts to mega casinos, and the silent majesty of the Hoover Dam to the quirkiness of drive-in wedding chapels.