Charleston fancy little houses & big dreams in the Holy City

Charleston, South Carolina, which boasts America's first historic district, is known for its palmetto-lined streets and picturesque houses. The Holy City, named for its profusion of churches, exudes an irresistible charm. Award-winning author and cultural critic Witold Rybczynski unfolds a series of...

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Main Author: Rybczynski, Witold (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2019]
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Table of Contents:
  • George's house
  • Tully and Charles
  • The unholy city
  • Loving Charleston
  • Palladio and polystyrene
  • Turrets and domes
  • Andrew's world
  • The education of a developer
  • New urbanism in old Charleston
  • Townscapes
  • The monopoly game
  • Reid's dream
  • Urban ergonomics
  • Building Catfiddle
  • Keeping Charleston.