Architecture

Portrait and biography of the Yugoslavian architect who created an original blend of modern, classical, Byzantine and Slovenian vernacular in his works in Ljubljana. Linked to a city tour.

Richard Taylor charts the life of Pugin in the BBC Four documentary God's Own Architect.

Notes on a major British proponent of the Gothic Revival from Bob Speel.

Biography and list of works, many with photographs, of San Francisco Bay Area architect John Hudson Thomas (1878-1945) by Jim Stetson.

Biogragraphy of the Dutch architect from Great Buildings Online with references, and a list of his works, with images or details of some.

UNESCO explains why this masterpiece of modern city planning, architecture and art created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva was declared a World Heritage Site.

Brief biography of the Austrian architect with reference, and images of a selection of his major works in Vienna.

The foundation established by Wright himself at Taliesin West in Arizona aims to advance the principles of organic architecture and preserve Wright's archive. Portraits, biography, building chronology and bibliography.

Index of dozens of images of Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings by Boston College professor Jeffery Howe.

Yahoo Club with message board concerning Frank Lloyd Wright

An exhibition in the Library of Congress built around models and descriptions of five seminal projects.

Biography of the Chicago-based architect noted for his Cotswold Style houses with a spider-web motif, and information about Hinsdale Historical Society efforts to save his home and studio.

Illustrations and text reprinted from How to Know Architecture by Frank E. Wallis.

This section of Bill Thayer's huge Lacus Curtius site provides many photographs of cities and monuments of the ancient Roman world, some with detailed commentary.

Paul Barrette's history, image database and discussion of this 100-foot marble sculptural monument built during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD).

Explores the rise and fall of Midwestern farmhouses, and the literature they inspired. Also examines the cost of advances in agriculture. From PBS.

An outdoor history museum of Shaker life in western Massachusetts. Twenty original buildings and historic working farm are used to interpret the life of America's most successful communitarian society.

An illustrated description by Colgate College Professor of Art and Art History, Eric Van Schaack.

One of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Contains history and plans of the castle, education information for teachers, and fun puzzles for children.

Medieval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house. Details of opening times and prices.

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, tragic queen of King Henry VIII. Begun in the 13th century, it was converted into a comfortable Tudor house c.1505. News, history, visitor information, events.

The National Trust describes this celebrated castle, built from 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. History, images, facilities, opening times, news and events.

Inveraray Castle, a magnificent Scottish castle and ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll provides a unique Scottish visitor experience.

Archival photograph and brief history from Data Wales.

This stately home was designed by John Carr for Edwin Lascelles and built between 1759 and 1771. The official site provides a tour with history and visitor information.

Mansion built between 1779 and 1783 for Edward Loveden Loveden to designs by James Darley. The National Trust gives a history, details of the Faringdon art collection, and visitor information.

The slick official site of the Spencer family ancestral home and garden, where Diana, Princess of Wales was buried. Includes an illustrated history and description of this Elizabethan house remodelled along Classical lines.

Focused on the preservation of the history of the Delaware Bay and River Lighthouses, Lightships and their Keepers. Contains merchandise for sale, membership information, newsletter, and calendar events.

Photographs, about page, reservation information, and directions for the lighthouse restaurant.

Find photographs of a handful of the lighthouses in the state of Louisiana.

Concerns the restoration of Wood Island Lighthouse, includes history, mission statement, photographs, calendar of events, and a guest book.

Links to information on lighthouses statewide.

Port Hope. Site contains information and links on the light, its construction, light keepers, and equipment. Also information about the Society and its efforts and the associated Thumb Underwater Bottomland Preserve.

Northport. Photos, history, exhibits, and events of this 1850 lighthouse.

Save our South Channel Lights was formed to raise public awareness and support for the preservation and restoration of the 1855 lights. Images, membership, contact information, and video.

Information on efforts to rebuild the lighthouse which stood until 1916 at the mouth of the Oak Orchard River at Point Breeze.

Virtual tour with contemporary color photographs, historical information and data.

Support group for the lighthouse offers history, photos, maps, bird list, and tour.

Photography focused on the different light stations in Vermont, USA.

Photographs, 19th-century painting and history of this fine example of the Greek Revival style, built in 1842 by Frederick Bostwick and Fobes. Hosted by the University of Vermont.

The National Documentation Centre of Greece provides photographs of all restored stones of the Parthenon frieze from the British, Louvre and Acropolis museums, with a detailed description and history.

Photograph of the 11th-century Byzantine church from Fordham University, New York.

History, description and photographs of this Gothic Revival building consecrated in 1849 from the US National Register of Historic Places Detroit Itinerary.

Information and photographs of many of the tin churches, chapels and mission halls that were built since 1870. As temporary buildings most have long disappeared, but a surprising number do still survive.

Martin Snow provides photographs, history, bibliography and two maps: one of parishes and the other showing the position of churches and monasteries.

Exterior and interior photographs of churches in Essex with brief descriptions by John Whitworth. In some cases there are also historic images from postcards. Includes a short bibliography.

The official Church of England site. Organization, history, built heritage.

Notes towards a dissertation by Gretta Logue of Queen's University, Belfast. Location plan.

An illustrated history and description of the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world from the collaborative encyclopedia.

The only neo-classical Georgian cathedral in Ireland, designed by John Roberts (1714-1796). The official site includes a history and images, and a brief biography of its architect.