Use the resources on this page to discover basic information about architects and buildings. The resources are produced by scholars and experts in the field. They can be trusted to supply factual information about the topic that does not need to be cross checked. Don't forget to cite these resources too!
If you are looking for resources about Texas architects and buildings, please see our state specific guide.
Below are a sample of useful reference works. More can be found in the Reading Room at the Architecture and Planning Library.
Don't forget about the Building of the United States Series published by the Society of Architectural Historians. These works are arranged by states and regions within states and can be found in the Architecture and Planning Library's reference section under call number NA 730.
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