10 nation-changing buildings
June 26, 2012 at 2:40AM
These structures will be featured in a PBS documentary "10 Buildings that Changed America" to be broadcast nationally next year. They were selected by a group of historians and architects from across the United States, and are listed by date of construction.
STATE CAPITOL
1788, Richmond, Va.
TRINITY CHURCH
1877, Boston
WAINWRIGHT BUILDING
1891, St. Louis
ROBIE HOUSE
1910, Chicago, above
HIGHLAND PARK FORD PLANT
1910, Highland Park, Mich.
SOUTHDALE CENTER
1956, Edina
SEAGRAM BUILDING
1958, New York City, left
DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1963, Chantilly, Va.
VANNA VENTURI HOUSE
1964, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
2003, Los Angeles, above
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