American Architecture: Studies

Published in 1892, 'American Architecture: Studies' by Montgomery Schuyler is a scholarly examination of architectural design and trends in the United States during the Gilded Age. The work analyzes various styles, including notable structures like the Vanderbilt Houses and the Brooklyn Bridge, while critiquing the disconnect between architects and builders. Abridged by William H. Jordy, this collection of essays reflects on the aesthetic and practical aspects of architecture, emphasizing the importance of underlying construction principles and the influence of key figures like Louis B. Sullivan on late-nineteenth-century skyscraper design.