Robert Sharoff writes about architecture and real estate for 'The New York Times', 'The Wall Street Journal', 'Architectural Record' and other publications. His books include 'American City: Detroit Architecture 1845-2005', 'Lucien Lagrange: The Search for Elegance' and 'Better than Perfect: The Making of Chicago's Millenium Park'.
A beautiful book that captures the extraordinary richness and variety of the architecture of this gracious old Midwestern city. Many of the greatest names in American architecture Louis Sullivan Henry Richardson, Cass Gilbert are represented here. The buildings as captured by William Zbaren s lush photographs are remarkable while Robert Sharoff s insightful commentary is both fascinating and ultimately very moving in its celebration of Classic American design. Richard H. Driehaus, founder, Richard H. Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture The American City series is an ambitious and long overdue attempt to chronicle some of the greatest architecture this country has produced. The historic buildings of St. Louis beautifully photographed and researched by the authors are a revelation and a pleasure to behold. John Vinci, architect and co-author of The Complete Architecture of Adler & Sullivan"
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