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Wind House
While just a series of slides displaying a building that has fallen into disrepair, this presentation could be used as a writing prompt or as part of a discussion concerning the need to protect historical sites. The building is...
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Picture Quiz: Famous Landmarks
In this picture quiz: famous landmarks worksheet, students look at 12 color photographs of famous landmarks around the world and identify the structure, the city and the country for each one.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Skyscrapers
Information about the basics of skyscrapers, with profiles of nine big-building wonders. Extras include a loads lab, which illustrates how and why skyscrapers stand up and keep standing up, and interviews with builders, engineers, and...
United Nations
Unesco: World Heritage List
UNESCO designates natural and man-made sites of "outstanding universal value" as world heritage sites to protect them for future generations. View sites by country or use an interactive world map to locate sites from around the world...
Other
Tour of the Forbidden City
This photo slide tour offers images of important sites within the Forbidden City and historical information regarding the images shown.
Other
The United States Capitol: Architect
The U.S. Capitol homepage offers information on: construction, architecture, works of art, the grounds, current projects, and other gov't buildings.
Other
Nrao: Observation
A download that allows you to take a panoramic virtual tour of the Array structure area.
Other
The Collection: Chicago Architects Oral History Project
Choose from an extensive list of Chicago area architects and learn information about their lives and their work. Includes links to interviews and biographies.
Columbia University
Columbia Univeristy: Architecture of New York City: Birth of the Skyscraper
Learn about how and why skyscrapers were first built, and why they became a major symbol of New York City. This highly interactive site includes video lectures on the development and importance of skyscrapers, a timeline of commercial...
Other
The Crystal Cathedral
A mix of commercial and historical facts regarding the cathedral. Includes interior and exterior images.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Atlas Architecture
An image and detailed description of the bridge and its construction.
Library of Congress
Loc: Built in America
This collection documents achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the United States and its territories. Highlights of the collection include windmills, bridges, and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Other
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservatory
Site offers interior views and descriptions of the Falling Water house.
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New York City, Ny: Chrysler Building
Site offers four b/w images of the Chrysler Building with brief descriptions of the detailing.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Tower
A general overview which offers information giving the reader an idea of the size of the building. Scroll down to see a detailed sketch of the tower top as well as materials used.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
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Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
Curated OER
Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
Curated OER
Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.
Curated OER
Las Vegas Leisure Guide: Stratosphere Grand Opening
This site on the Las Vegas Stratosphere includes an enormous amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Included are multiple images of the outside, inside, and views from the top of the structure.