Title: The early public garages of San Francisco
Description: "This book investigates a group of noteworthy public garages featuring facade designs based on historical architectural styles. Considering the garages' function, the facades exhibit a surprising grace and nobility. The book--a fresh perspective on the value of older utilitarian buildings--concludes with a call to preserve these structures and adapt them to compatible new uses"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Buildings, structures, Social life and customs, Historic preservation, Parking garages, Facades, Architecture, Historic buildings, History, Architecture, united states, Garages
Places: San Francisco, California, San Francisco (Calif.)
Time periods: 20th century