The America population is one of the
populations in history with a vast social culture. The country has an
astonishing number of states each with an array of unique man made features.
Many of the structures built in America have a world-wide reputation of being
an architectural work of art that have no equal. Statistics has it on good
authority that the structures are well distributed among the states.
There are
over 150 structures that have made it into history books due to their unique
nature and unparallelled beauty.
Golden Gate Bridge
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One of the greatest structures on record is
the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, California. It is a suspension bridge
designed by Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow and Charles Ellis. The bridge spans a
length of 3 miles between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Golden
Gate Bridge has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by
American Society of Civil Engineers.
The project began in 1933 and had a total budget of $35 million. Unusually, for a bridge of this scale, the project was completed underbudget ($1.3 million), and ahead of schedule.
The project began in 1933 and had a total budget of $35 million. Unusually, for a bridge of this scale, the project was completed underbudget ($1.3 million), and ahead of schedule.
Lincoln Memorial
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One of the most striking structures with
great historical significance is the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. It was
built in the period between 1914 and 1922. The Memorial was constructed to
honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln who was an
outstanding man and leader.
It was built by architects Henry Bacon and Daniel Chester and was registered on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15th 1966. The exterior of the building is covered in marble and is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, each to represent the 36 states in America by the time of Lincoln’s death.
It was built by architects Henry Bacon and Daniel Chester and was registered on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15th 1966. The exterior of the building is covered in marble and is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, each to represent the 36 states in America by the time of Lincoln’s death.
The Chrysler Building
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The Chrysler Building is a picturesque
skyscraper in east Manhattan, New York City. The structure held a record of
being the world’s tallest building for 11 months before being surpassed by the
Empire State Building in 1931. Despite this, it still maintains the record of
being the world’s tallest brick building.
It is a perfect example of art deco architecture, with its jewel-like glass crown. In 2007, it ranked 9th on the List of American Favourite Architecture. It is also considered to be one of the finest New York buildings by many contemporary architects.
It is a perfect example of art deco architecture, with its jewel-like glass crown. In 2007, it ranked 9th on the List of American Favourite Architecture. It is also considered to be one of the finest New York buildings by many contemporary architects.
Washington Monument
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Another fine work of art is the Washington
Monument. It is located due east of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The
tall obelisk was built to commemorate George Washington, the first American
President. The monument was completed in 1884, using granite, marble and
blue stone gneiss as it's core materials.
It is the world’s tallest stone structure, standing at 169.294 meters. The monument was damaged a few times in the Virginia earthquake and Hurricane Irene where it remained closed to the public during repairs. It is an iconic structure in Washington and has featured in several Hollywood movies.
It is the world’s tallest stone structure, standing at 169.294 meters. The monument was damaged a few times in the Virginia earthquake and Hurricane Irene where it remained closed to the public during repairs. It is an iconic structure in Washington and has featured in several Hollywood movies.
The Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is a
sight to behold. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United
States. It was completed in 1883 by designer John Augustus Roebling. It
connects Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River and has a total length of
486.3 meters and was the flagship steel-wire suspension
bridge constructed in America. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in
1964.
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