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From ugliness to beauty in American town surroundings
The piece argues cities and towns increasingly use art commissions to improve aesthetics and attract commerce. It praises colonial and classical architecture, cites Annapolis post office as an example, and notes Roosevelt era push for a federal fine arts bureau to guide public buildings toward American, traditional standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Jenkins
The
Republic
Washington
Old South
New England
South
Ances
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Congress
Supervising Architect of
the Treasury
Uncle Sam
John Knox Taylor
Queen Anne
Mr. Taylor
Supervising Architect
Taylor
Colonial Post Office
Promi
Naval Academy
Annapolis Naval
House
Senate
Office of the Treasury
Bureau of Fine Arts
Roosevelt
Maj. l'Enfant
Department
Greece
Rome
Old World