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Exhibition Universelle de 1889 [Paris]
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"Since the mid-19th century, Universal Expositions were held in Paris every eleven years. In 1889, the event coincided with the centennial of the French Revolution. The commissioners rejected plans for a 300-meter-tall guillotine, selecting Gust ...
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http://www.nga.gov/resources/expo1889.shtm |
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Fabulous Ruins of Detroit
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A virtual tour through the "industrial ruins" of the city that was once the automobile capitol of America, this site presents pictures and brief histories of many of the historically significant buildings in Detroit. Also included is a tour of new de ...
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http://www.bhere.com/ruins/ |
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Century of Finnish Architecture
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A brief overview of 20th century Finnish architecture. Includes links to related resources. From Virtual Finland.
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http://virtual.finland.fi/netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=27044 |
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Paris Architecture Explained
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Overview with examples of the history of notable architecture in Paris. Covers the medieval period, Renaissance, French Baroque and Classicism, Rococo, Neo-Classicism and Empire, Haussmann renovations, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and 20th century developm ...
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http://www.parisnotes.com/architecture/parisbuildings.html |
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The Official Site of La Tour Eiffel
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This interactive, searchable site on the Eiffel Tower includes important tourist information (hours, fees, tours, maps) and lots of historical facts, anecdotes, and statistics. Also available in French.
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http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/ |
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Taj Mahal: Memorial to Love
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Tells the story of the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum that "immortalizes one man's love for his wife and the splendor of an era." Includes information on Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal dynasty, and architectural antecedents (Humayun's tomb, ...
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http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/taj_mahal/tmain.html |
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A Design for the East Building
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Companion to a 1998 exhibition that "explored the evolution of architectural plans for the East Building" of the National Gallery of Art, which was designed by the architect I.M. Pei. Includes an online presentation centering on the concept ...
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http://www.nga.gov/collection/20th_info.shtm |
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The Heartbreak and Envy Walking Tour
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Audio for three New York City walking tours that focus on "places that are tainted forever with specific, heartbreaking and/or envious memories" based on "someone's story of what happened there before." Tour stops include the ...
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http://heartbreakandenvy.com/ |
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Archéire: Irish Architecture Online
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An "online community for Irish architecture and design. It is a diverse, growing collection of over 5,500 pages, with emphasis ranging from history and preservation to current architectural developments and issues." It includes news of even ...
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http://www.irish-architecture.com/ |
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Architecture Week
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Architecture Week is Britain's annual public celebration of modern and historic architecture. The site features lists of hundreds of events and downloadable audio of selected walking tours. Also includes activities for children and lesson plans ...
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http://www.architectureweek.org.uk |
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