The University of Iowa guide to campus architecture / John Beldon Scott and Rodney P. Lehnertz ; with the assistance of Caroline Casey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scott, John Beldon, 1946-

Contributor:

Lehnertz, Rodney P.

Casey, Caroline.

Series:

Bur Oak guide.

Bur Oak guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Iowa--Iowa City.

Architecture.

University of Iowa--Buildings.

University of Iowa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 262 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Iowa City : Published for the Office of the President by the University of Iowa Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The University of Iowa boasts an outstanding ensemble of buildings whose stylistic diversity reflects the breadth of Iowa's contributions to research, education, and creative activities. In this first comprehensive guide to the university's architecture, authors John Scott and Rodney Lehnertz reveal the artistic integrity, intellectual inspiration, and cutting-edge function of the campus buildings. Scott and Lehnertz highlight seventy-eight buildings that they consider architecturally significant, from the Greek Revival style of Old Capitol at the center of the Pentacrest.

Contents:

Contents; A Tradition of Excellence; Acknowledgments; An Introduction to UI Campus Architecture; A Diversity of Styles; How to Use This Guide; Campus Map; Pentacrest; Iowa Avenue Campus; Main Campus North; Main Campus South; River Valley Campus; Arts Campus; Near West Campus; Medical Campus; University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Campus; Athletics Campus; Oakdale Research Campus; George L. Horner,University Architect and Planner, 1906-1981; Buildings; Architects; Chronology of Building Completion/ Occupancy Dates; Sculptures; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255) and index.

ISBN:

9781587297625

1587297620

OCLC:

297117598