Research Guides: Washington, DC Architecture: Get Started

Reference Books

Reference books are a helpful source of quick facts, ideas, or inspiration, and can be an excellent starting point for research.

AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, D. C.
Call Number: NA735.W3 M64 2012
Publication Date: 2012
This handy guide provides images, addresses, dates of construction, architects, and brief summaries about key architecture in the city. Organized by walking tours, with index.
American Architecture by Leland M. Roth; Amanda C. Roth Clark
Call Number: NA705 .R669 2016
ISBN: 9780813349688
Publication Date: 2015-08-13
Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Architecture
Call Number: NA680 .E495 2004
Publication Date: 2003

Electronic Reference Sources

Search architectectural styles (ex. "Federal Style"), architect names (ex. "Latrobe, Benjamin Henry"), or building names (ex. "United States Capitol").

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