Architectural Guidebook to San Francisco and the Bay Area
An Architectural Guidebook to San Francisco and the Bay Area is both a guidebook and an unparalleled reference to the historic and architectural resources of this area. Intended for residents, visitors, historians, preservationists, and students, it is a must for anyone interested in the built environment.More than 2,000 entries.Features text and photographs by Cerny and twelve Bay Area experts.Showcases buildings by all major San Francisco Bay Area architects from the   1860s to the present.Covers landmarks in every Bay Area county: 1) San Francisco, 2) San Mateo,  3) Santa Clara, 4) Alameda, 5) Contra Costa, 6) Solano, 7) Napa, 8) Sonoma,  and 9) Marin.Includes more than 100 cities, towns, and neighborhoods.Provides more than 140 maps for walking and driving tours.Offers historical essays on the history of each county, city, and town.Contains an extensive bibliography.