The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita…
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"The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita…" by F. Lestar Martin is a scholarly historical account written in the late 20th century. The book explores the architectural styles and cultural significance of the buildings within Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, particularly focusing on structures that are 50 years or older. By examining these buildings, the author seeks to highlight how architecture reflects the area's diverse history and cultural evolution. The
content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural landscape of Ouachita Parish, covering both urban and rural settings. It delves into the contrasting architectural styles found east and west of the Ouachita River, detailing the structures from early log houses and plantation homes to urban developments in Monroe and West Monroe. The text includes descriptions of various building types, construction methods, and styles from Greek Revival to California Bungalow, offering illustrations to illustrate key characteristics. Ultimately, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the region's architectural heritage and its connection to the social and economic factors that shaped it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Louisiana Tech University. Department of Architecture |
|---|---|
| Editor | Martin, F. Lestar |
| Title | The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita Parish |
| Original Publication | United States: Louisiana Tech University, 1988. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- Louisiana |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- Louisiana |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65859 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65859-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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