Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781625343628)

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.

Author: Thomas E. Luebke
ISBN-10: 1625343620
ISBN-13: 9781625343628
Publisher: Us Commission of Fine Arts
Language: English
Published: 08/02/2018
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.70lbs
Size: 11.30h x 11.40w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2019