Although known primarily for his iconic midwestern buildings, Frank Lloyd Wright constructed many of his most ambitious and distinctive works in the western states. The landscape of the West charmed and astounded Wright to such a degree that it fundamentally shifted his concept of organic architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work features 23 of Wright's projects in Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, and Wyoming, presented in lustrous color photographs and archival images. Wright scholar Dixie Legler discusses the history and architecture of each of these sites, which, outside of Taliesin West, are relatively unknown. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work is an essential book for architects and others entranced by Wright's timeless style.

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work

Arts & Photography

Legler, Dixie

Architecture

Chronicle Books+

The houses of William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie built mainly in the Midwest and Northeast are the embodiment of the early 20th century marriage of fine craftsmanship and modern technology. Masterpieces of the Prairie Style, each home was designed with the groundbreaking idea that comfort and utility could harmonize with grace and style. Characterized by open plans and site-specific designs, Purcell and Elmslie residences are tied to the land by local materials and low, spreading forms. Their signature use of nature-based ornament and brilliant color further distinguished them from their contemporaries, Frank Lloyd Wright's houses among them. In 24 residential profiles and gorgeous new photographs, Prairie Style expert Dixie Legler and photographer Christian Korab vividly bring to life the pair's enduring dedication to simple elegance and honest design. At Home on the Prairie is the deluxe treatment that this ingenious duo deserves.

At Home on the Prairie: The Houses of Purcell & Elmslie

Korab, Christian

Shows and describes a variety of Prairie-style houses, and indicates the interior and exterior design characteristics

Prairie Style: Houses and Gardens by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Harry N. Abrams

It is with great pride that we can say that Maryland offers one of the most sophisticated and safe road systems in America. One might say that the crown jewel of our roadway infrastructure is the bridge. Considered one of the greatest engineering feats, bridges have captured the imagination and ingenuity of men and women for nearly a century. Maryland's historic bridges provide a powerful link with the past. From primitive timber structures to breathtaking spans of concrete and steel, they represent the can-do spirit of Maryland. This brilliantly illustrated book offers an unparalleled look into the great and enduring bridges of our state. Soaring over rivers, spanning deep valleys, some connecting small towns with major metropolises, these engineering monuments are treasured landmarks. Included here are many historic bridges that help form a retrospective bond with our past - bridges such as Jericho Bridge, a nineteenth-century wooden structure, and Pocomoke City Bridge, a stunning 1920 drawbridge that used to provide access for the steamships and sailing vessels that helped keep that city thriving.

Historic bridges of Maryland

Maryland Historical Trust Press

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Books by Legler, Dixie

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Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work

At Home on the Prairie: The Houses of Purcell & Elmslie

Prairie Style: Houses and Gardens by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School

Historic bridges of Maryland