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HE editors and publishers of The American Architect are attempting something unique in the field of architectural publications — it might even be considered an experiment, which, if meeting with the approval of our readers, may guide the future
policy of this journal — by devoting an entire issue to the work of architects in one locality of the country. The November 20th issue of
The American Architect will be a Boston number, describing and illustrating in its entirety the efforts of the rank and file of architects in metropolitan Boston. The several members of the editorial board spent a week last month making a personal survey of the city with the idea of procuring such material as would seem to be appropriate to include in an issue of this nature to make it relate the story of architectural progress in a city whose traditions are so closely knit with the early days of American history. The architecture of the metropolis of New England is distinctly Bostonian. The influence of the architecture of such buildings as the Old State House, Old South Church and Faneuil Hall is just as evident today as it was one hundred years ago. In fact, among the practicing architects of the present generation one finds the names of Bulfinch and Richardson still prominent. Some of the more notable of the old buildings will be illustrated, together with examples of modern structures of various types that one unfamiliar with Boston of the past and of today may recognize the influence
that these old masterpieces of Colonial days have exerted on the development and progress of architecture even up to this very day. Thomas E. O’Donnell, assistant professor of architecture at the University of Illinois, has contributed the leading article for the November 5th issue. It is entitled “Old English Bench-Ends, ” and is illustrated with original sketches by the author of bench-ends in old English churches. October 20, 1928.
The Publishers.
HE editors and publishers of The American Architect are attempting something unique in the field of architectural publications — it might even be considered an experiment, which, if meeting with the approval of our readers, may guide the future
policy of this journal — by devoting an entire issue to the work of architects in one locality of the country. The November 20th issue of
The American Architect will be a Boston number, describing and illustrating in its entirety the efforts of the rank and file of architects in metropolitan Boston. The several members of the editorial board spent a week last month making a personal survey of the city with the idea of procuring such material as would seem to be appropriate to include in an issue of this nature to make it relate the story of architectural progress in a city whose traditions are so closely knit with the early days of American history. The architecture of the metropolis of New England is distinctly Bostonian. The influence of the architecture of such buildings as the Old State House, Old South Church and Faneuil Hall is just as evident today as it was one hundred years ago. In fact, among the practicing architects of the present generation one finds the names of Bulfinch and Richardson still prominent. Some of the more notable of the old buildings will be illustrated, together with examples of modern structures of various types that one unfamiliar with Boston of the past and of today may recognize the influence
that these old masterpieces of Colonial days have exerted on the development and progress of architecture even up to this very day. Thomas E. O’Donnell, assistant professor of architecture at the University of Illinois, has contributed the leading article for the November 5th issue. It is entitled “Old English Bench-Ends, ” and is illustrated with original sketches by the author of bench-ends in old English churches. October 20, 1928.
The Publishers.