J. K. Dineen

A nice variety of buildings chosen from among many in the state that are rightfully deserving. Broken into categories of (1) Only in California (2) Places of Congregation (3) The Home Front (4) Creative Reuse. High quality and flattering pictures along with concise, accurate text. A real surprise of the book for fans of California and notable buildings. Los Angeles has included the LAX Theme Building, Pasadena City Hall, Colorado Street Bridge, LA Central Public Library, Gamble House, Ennis House, Case Study House #18, Hollywood Bungalow Courts, Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home, and the Japanese American National Museum. The publisher aims to promote architectural preservation.… (mais)