American Architecture and Other Writings: Volume I: Schuyler, Montgomery; Jordy, William H.; Coe, Ralph: American Architecture and Other Writings. Volume I

## PREFACE building in New York City to answer questions which must otherwise either have consumed months of labor on our part or gone unanswered. He could not have been more generous with his information had these volumes been his own. Finally, a word as to the respective contributions of the two editors. The basis for the introduction to these volumes was an essay by Mr. Coe. This was elaborated and extended -especially with respect to the material on Eidlitz, bridges, the Beaux Arts, and the final conclusion -by Mr. Jordy. The selection, ordering, and editing of Schuyler's writing was done by Mr. Jordy. The indexing was done by Mr. Coe and Mr. Jordy. Preface Contents Illustrations EDITORS’ INTRODUCTION I. The Point of View II. The Heritage of Victorian Gothic III. The Richardsonian Interlude