Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Books / Hardcover

History: United StatesUS Presidents

ISBN: 1625343620 / Publisher: U.S. Commission of Fine Arts;, August 2018

Price $43.84

Free Shipping

Send to a friend

Description

Towering over the White House, the colossal granite Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) was first constructed to house the departments of State, War, and Navy in the nineteenth century, and it now serves as the home of the Executive Office of the President. Having outlasted decades of plans threatening alteration or outright demolition, the building survives as one of the foremost examples of Second Empire design in the United States.Palace of State details the building's rich architectural and historical legacy -- from the beginnings of federal civic architecture in Washington to its construction as the world's largest office building after the Civil War, and culminating in the recently completed restoration process that began in the 1980s. Featuring beautifully rendered architectural drawings, historic images, and lush contemporary photography, this illustrated history presents a comprehensive study of an iconic landmark that continues to serve in its role as a monumental setting for statecraft. Read More
Collectible - Like New Signed High Quality! With Dust Jacket

Signed Copy Collectible - Like New. Very Good dust jacket. Signed by John F. W. Rogers on typed letter laid-in. (architecture, presidents, US history) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

$43.84

1 in Stock at Warehouse

Free Shipping to continental U.S. OR $1.00 per item discount if shipped to store.