The American Architect
Founded 1876
Volume CXVI WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1919 Number 2290
Contents
Symmetry and Proportion in Greek Art—By Jay Hambidge . . 597 Art Stoops to Conquer ... ...... 606 Editorial Comment-. ......... 607
Current News . . . . . . . . . . . 609 Financial Digest ..... ..... 613

Illustrations
Frontispiece—Gateway, Pavia
Competition for the Federal Reserve Bank Building in New York (9 plates)
Department of Architectural Engineering
Successful Building in Stucco . . . . . . 615
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