American Architectural History

**Due to the pandemic, classes are meeting remotely via Zoom at the time scheduled.**

With an eye toward Historic Preservation and New York State, this course will explore the development of architecture in America from its beginnings. Areas of examination will include indigenous and vernacular American architecture, colonial and Federalist design, the appropriation of European design elements, Federalism, the development of architecture as a profession, the American Parks Movement and landscape architecture, the innovation of the skyscraper, the rise of twentieth century urban environments, public works projects and more. These will be 2-hour class sessions over 10 weeks for a total of 20 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements.
CE-HIST 2128PE, 10 Sat., Sept. 26-Dec. 5 (skip Nov. 28), 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $312.50. #90461

**This course is part of the Historic Preservation Certificate but can be taken independently. All interested students should contact the Assistant Director, Eric Mantell, at eric.mantell@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7321.**