This fascinating book contains more than 150 significant landmarks of the United States of America. It includes places of military history and conflict, recreation grounds and public spaces, and skyscrapers built using groundbreaking design and construction techniques. An historical overview of every landmark details the reason for its existence, methods of construction anddevelopment, important architectural considerations, and associations with culturally important events or people. Here is the perfect reference for students of American social history and architecture, as well as those keen to travel and see the best of what each state has to offer.