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Research Bibliography: Architecture and Architectural History

Compiled by Sloane D. Bullough and John D. Bullough
(Last updated September 30, 1999)

3. ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY

Anderson, Grace. "Looking Forward: In the Northeast." Architectural Record 175 8 (July 1987): 91-95.

The design of the Low Center for Industrial Innovation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.

Anonymous. "Banking and Trains in Albany." Lighting Design & Application 18 (August 1988): 46.

Describes the lighting design at Norstar Bancorp, in Albany.

Anonymous. "The Care and Nurturing of 20-th Century Landmarks." Architectural Record (February 1995).

Historic preservation issues in Albany and elsewhere are described.

Anonymous. "The Citi Lights Up." Lighting Design & Application 18 (September 1988): 47.

The lighting of the Citibank Albany Core Branch is discussed.

Anonymous. "From Chapel to Library by Way of Relighting." Lighting Design and Application 2 (January 1972): 18- 21.

The lighting for the renovation of the library at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, formerly St. Joseph's chapel, is described.

Anonymous. "Future Work." New York Construction 46 3 (October 1998): 122.

Forthcoming additions to the Albany Institute of History and Art are briefly described.

Anonymous. "A Show of Greens." Colonial Homes 19 6 (December 1993): 84-87.

Describes holiday decorations at Troy's HartCluett mansion, with the theme of "An 1892 Christmas."

Anonymous. "Post-Secondary: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Samuel F. Heffner Alumni House." American School and University 64 3 (November 1991): 176.

The design of the Heffner Alumni House at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.

Anonymous. "Pulse: Planning." Engineering News-Record 238 3 (20 January 1997): 57.

Forthcoming additions to the Albany Institute of History and Art are briefly described.

Anonymous. "The Troy Mall." Architectural Record 163 3 (1978): 132.

Describes the design and architecture of the Uncle Sam Atrium in Troy.

Anonymous. "For Undergraduate Enthusiasts." Architectural Record 172 (November 1984): 110-113.

The design of the Playhouse at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.

Anonymous. "Psychological Influences on Architectural Education." Progressive Architecture 50 3 (1969): 148.

Discusses the role of psychological methods on teaching architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

Anonymous. "The Glory That Was Troy, New York." Fortune 95 1 (1977): 142.

A photographic feature of Troy architecture and views.

Anonymous. A Synthesis of Archaeology at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Albany, New York, 1968-1994. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1994.

Describes the architecture of and artifacts from Albany's Schuyler Mansion.

Barnes-Svarney, Patricia. "Now You Can Take it With You." Technology Review 96 5 (July 1993): 19-20.

Describes the modular home prototype developed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture.

Bauer, Betsy and Robert Black. "Big Tax Credits Draw Investors to Historic Projects." U.S. News and World Report (3 November 1986).

Albany's efforts as a leading city for historic preservation, as well as those of other cities, are discussed.

Bennett, Allison P. The People's Choice: A History of Albany County in Art and Architecture. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1995.

An overview of Albany's history, focusing on its architecture and art.

Bird, William B. Historic Structures Report for Restoration of Casino in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York. Albany: New York State Historic Trust, 1971.

A description of the architecture of historic buildings in Congress Park in Saratoga.

Biskin, Miriam and Michelle Edwards. Landmarks of Old Troy. Troy: A.V. Costa, Inc.

Illustrations and history of a number of prominent historic buildings in Troy.

Blackburn, Roderic H. "Architecture." De Halve Maen 57 (1982): 1-5.

Describes Dutch architecture and buildings in the region during the 1600s.

Brenner, D. "Charles Stewart Mott Gymnasium, Troy, New York." Architectural Record 169 15 (1981).

Describes the architectural design and features of the Charles Stewart Mott Gymnasium.

Cavanaugh, Tim. "The Amazing Shrinking (and Expanding) House." American Demographics 17 (November 1995): 13- 15.

Modular housing developed by the School of Architecture in Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Insititute is described.

Champine, Gemma E. Troy Music Hall: America's Premier Acoustical Treasure [D.A. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1986.

Describes the history, architecture and acoustic characteristics of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Crosbie, M. J. "Some Assembly Required." Progressive Architecture 74 11 (November 1993): 93.

Describes the modular home prototype developed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture.

Crowl, John R. and Kathryn A. Youngs. Harmony Mills Historic District. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1978.

An overview of the Harmony Mills textile factories in Cohoes.

Da Costa, Beverly. American Heritage Guide to Historic Houses of America. New York: American Heritage Publishing Company, 1971.

Significant historic houses in Troy and the surrounding region are described.

Daniels, Stephen H. "State Capitols Feeling Their Age Need Big Bucks for Big Fixes." Engineering News-Record 242 16 (26 April 1999): 20.

Efforts to restore state capitol buildings, including New York's in Albany, are discussed.

Dean, A. O. "New City Center Built Around an Atrium." AIA Journal 70 7 (1981).

Describes the architectural design by Geoffrey Freeman Associates of Troy's Uncle Sam Atrium.

Demonstration and Evaluation of Lighting Technologies and Applications Program. DELTA Portfolio: DeGraff Street Industrial Center. Troy: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1996.

Describes the architectural lighting in a 19th-century carpet mill in Amsterdam, NY that was adapted to office and light manufacturing use.

Demonstration and Evaluation of Lighting Technologies and Applications Program. DELTA Portfolio: Prudential Health Care Office Building. Troy: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1996.

Describes the lighting and architectural design of an office building in Albany, NY.

DeSanctis, Michael E. Some Artistic Aspects of Catholic Liturgical Reform: A Comparative Study of the Influence of Vatican Council II on Music and Architecture for the Liturgy [Ph.D. dissertation]. Ohio University, 1985.

Describes the architecture and design of the Chapel and Cultural Center in Troy.

Diamonstein, Barbaralee. Buildings Reborn: New Uses, Old Places. New York: Harper and Row, 1978.

Preservation efforts at the New York Bar Center and University Plaza in Albany are described.

Dunn, Shirley W. "Settlement Patterns in Rensselaerwyck: Tracing the Hooge Berg, a Seventeenth Century Farm on the East Side of the Hudson." De Halve Maen 68 (Spring 1995): 18.

The architecture and design of a Dutch farmhouse in Schodack, New York is detailed.

Dunn, Shirley W. Dutch Architecture Near Albany: The Polgreen Photographs. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1996.

Descriptions of early domestic architecture in the Albany region, illustrated with photographs taken by Waldron M. Polgreen in the early 1900s.

Eberlein, Harold D. Historic Houses of the Hudson Valley. New York: Dover, 1990.

Describes domestic architecture in the Hudson Valley region.

Einhorn-Yaffee, Architecture-Interior Design. Quackenbush House: A Restoration for the City of Albany, New York. Albany: City of Albany, 1975.

Describes the history and architecture of this Albany house.

Feinberg, Jane. Yaddo: The Growth and Development of Spencer Trask's County Estate, 1881-1901 [master's thesis]. Brown University, 1975.

Describes the estate at Yaddo in Saratoga County.

Fenimore, James Alan. From Meeting House to House of God: The Gothic Revival in the American Methodist Tradition of Troy Annual Conference, 1870-1879 [S.T.M. thesis]. Drew University, 1993.

Describes Methodist church architecture, focusing especially on the Methodist church in Troy.

Fiero, Kathleen W. Historic Structure Report, Archeological Data Section: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, New York. Denver: National Parks Service, 1983.

The history and architecture of Lindenwald is described.

Fisher, Charles L. "...Obliged to Live...on the Outside of the Fort:" A Report on the Soldier's Huts Found During Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Maintenance Building Site, Crown Point State Historic Site, Essex County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1993.

Details military dwellings found near the Crown Point historic site in New York.

Fisher, Charles L. Archaeological Discovery of Frederic Church's First Studio at Olana State historic Site, Columbia County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1994.

Church's first art studio at his Columbia County house is described.

Foerster, Bernd. Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1965.

Describes important historic architecture in Rensselaer County.

Froman, Nadine. The President's Home, Russell Sage College. Artcrafters, 1969.

Describes Vail House in the City of Troy, which houses the president of Russell Sage College.

Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium. The Gardner Earl Chapel and Crematorium, in Oakwood Cemetary, Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Print, 1889.

Describes the chapel and crematorium named after Gardner Earl in Troy's Oakwood Cemetary.

Gill, Brendan. A Fair Land to Build In: The Architecture of the Empire State. Albany: Preservation League of New York State, 1984.

Significant and historic buildings in the Hudson-Mohawk region are illustrated and described.

Hamlin, Talbot. Greek Revival Architecture in America. New York: Dover, 1964.

Describes examples of Greek revival houses in Albany and Troy.

Hammond, Joseph. "An Historical Analysis of the Bronck House, Coxsackie, New York." De Halve Maen 55 (1980): 5.

Describes the architecture of this Dutch house in Greene County.

Holley, A. L. The Albany and Rensselaer Iron and Steel Mills. London: Whiting and Company, 1881.

The local iron and steel industry in the Troy area is described.

Howard, Hugh. "The Admirable Craftsman." In The Preservationist's Progress. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1991.

Highlights the preservation work of Don Carpentier at Nassau's Eastfield Village.

Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway. Preservation and Utilization of 19th Century Industrial Architecture in the HudsonMohawk Region. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway.

Describes historic buildings in the HudsonMohawk region and their historic preservation.

Huey, Paul R. Archeology at the Schuyler Flatts, 1974. Albany: New York State Preservation Office, 1974.

Describes the history and architecture of this prominent Albany house.

Huey, Paul R. Historical Documentation on the Diamond Street houses, Valatie, Columbia County, New York. Albany: New York Office of Parks and Recreation, 1976.

The history and architecture of these houses in northern Columbia County is described.

Huey, Paul R. Field Reports on 1979 Archeological Excavations at Fort Crailo, Clermont, Herkimer House, John Jay Homestead, Olana, Fort Ontario, Stony Point and Fort St. Frederic. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1979.

A summary of preservation efforts at a number of prominent historic locations in the area.

Jones, Richard L. The History of the Cohoes Music Hall, 1874-1901 [Ph.D. dissertation]. City University of New York, 1984.

A history of the Cohoes Music Hall, its architecture and many of the performances staged there is described.

Kearns, Garry. McCarthy Building, Monument Square, Troy, New York: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Bureau of Planning and Community Development, 1980.

A description of this historic building in downtown Troy.

Kerr, Joan Paterson. "Olana." American Heritage 26 5 (August 1975): 38-44.

A desciption of Frederic Church's Columbia County estate.

Kimball, Fiske. Domestic Architecture of the American Colonies and of the Early Republic. New York: Dover, 1966.

The architecture and design of the Schuyler House and the Van Rensselaer Manor House in Albany, among other houses, is described.

Kurt, Jane. "The Deep Seduction." House Beautiful 137 (September 1995): 8489.

Describes the restoration of an eighteenthcentury Columbia County house.

Lander, David. "Dorian Live." Audio 81 6 (June 1997): 40 46.

Describes Troy's Dorian Recordings, which records musical performances at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Larson, Neil G. Ethnic and Economic Diversity Reflected in Columbia County Vernacular Architecture. Annandale-on- Hudson: Bard College Press, 1986.

A study of everyday architecture in Columbia County as a reflection of society.

Mandat, Laura C. "The Right Approach." Rensselaer (September 1999).

Historic preservation efforts in Troy are described including the Approach staircase, the Hall-Rice Building, the Gurley Building and the Winslow Building.

Mendel, Benjamin. Acton Civil Polytechnic Institute: Historic Structure Report and Proposed Master Plan. Coeymans: Coeymans Civic Center Committee, 1982.

The history and architecture of this building is described.

Mendel, Mesick, Cohen, Architects. Ten Broeck Mansion: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: Albany County Historical Association, 1975.

Describes the history and architecture of this prominent Albany house.

Mesick, John I. Burden Iron Company Office Building: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1976.

A survey of the architecture of the Burden Office Building in south Troy.

Mesick, John I. Nicoll-Sill House: A Historic Structure Report. Bethlehem: Town of Bethlehem, 1976.

The architecture and history of this historic house is described.

Mesick, John I. New York State Senate Chamber and Related Spaces: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: Mendel, Mesick, Cohen Architects, 1978.

The history and architecture of the State Senate chambers are discussed.

Michel, Robert. An Architectural History of the Coeymans House in Coeymans, New York [M.A. thesis]. Oneonta: State University of New York, 1974.

The architecture and history of this historic house is discussed.

Miller, Naomi. 1994. "Seeing the Light." Progressive Architecture 75 12 (December 1994): 82.

Case studies of energy-efficient lighting conducted by Troy's Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are described.

Morrison, Hugh. Early American Architecture: From the First Colonial Settlements to the National Period. New York: Dover, 1987.

Fort Crailo in Rensselaer and the Pastures in Albany are discussed.

Murphy, George. "Troy's Acoustic Marvel." American Record Guide 58 4 (July 1995): 20-22.

Describes the architecture and upkeep of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

New York State Bureau of Historic Sites. Schuyler Mansion: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, 1977.

The architecture and history of this house in Albany is described.

New York State Bureau of Historic Sites. A Structures Report on the Former Cluett, Peabody and Company Bleachery Complex at Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, 1980.

A description of the Cluett and Peabody bleachery in Waterford is provided.

Ogden, James. A Proposal for the Renovation of Existing Warehouse Structures Along With New Redevelopment in Troy, New York [M. Arch. thesis]. Catholic University of America, 1980.

An architectural proposal to restore and develop the warehouse district in Troy.

Opalka, Anthony. "Orr and Cunningham: Gothic Revival Builders in Albany." Preservation League of New York State Newsletter (Winter 1989).

The works of these builders are described.

Ouroussoff, Nicolai. "Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Unify a Disparate Campus With Two New Buildings." Architectural Record 183 8 (August 1995): 11.

The architecture of recently constructed buildings on the campus of Troy's Emma Willard School is described.

Phelan, Thomas. "Industrial Archeology: A New Look at the American Heritage [review of book by T. A. Sande]." Journal of the American Society of Architectural Historians 37 2 (1978): 114.

Reviews Sande's book about industrial archeology and architecture in the United States.

Pierson, William H. Technology and the Picturesque, the Corporate and the Early Gothic Styles. New York: Oxford University Press, 1978.

The architecture of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy is described.

Pitts, Francis Murdock. "What to Read When Building a Library (Or, Is That a Mastodon in the Choir Loft?)." American Libraries 27 4 (April 1996): 48- 50.

Describes the architecture and renovation of the Cohoes Public Library, formerly an old church.

Piwonka, Ruth. A Study of Ethnic Pre-Federal Architecture in Columbia County, New York. Kinderhook: Columbia County Historical Society, 1984.

Describes very old Columbia County architecture.

Piwonka, Ruth. A Visible Heritage, Columbia County, New York: A History in Art and Architecture. Hensonville: Black Dome Press, 1996.

Describes the historical architecture of Columbia County.

Poppeliers, John C. "Shaker Architecture and the Watervliet Shaker South Family." New York History 47 1 (January 1966): 51-60.

Describes the architecture and history of the Shakers, based in Watervliet.

Rafalik, Eric R. Berkshire Gateway to New York State [B.Arch. thesis]. Bristol: Roger Williams University, 1994.

Describes proposals for planning, landscape architecture and building design in Rensselaer County.

Reynolds, Helen W. Dutch Houses in the Hudson Valley Before 1776. New York: Payson and Clarke, 1929.

Describes the early domestic architecture of the Hudson Valley region.

Reynolds, Kenneth G. Joseph Henry Memorial Building: An Historic Structure Report. Albany: City of Albany, 1978.

The history and architecture of this prominent Albany building is described.

Roseberry, Cecil R. Capitol Story. Albany: State of New York: 1964.

An architectural description of the historic New York State Capitol building in Albany.

Russell, J. S. "New Media is Hudson Valley Community College's Message." Architectural Record 185(October 1997): 62.

The design and architecture of the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Telecommunications and Computations Center in Troy is described.

Shaver, Peter D. The National Register of Historic Places in New York State. New York: Rizzoli, 1992.

A detailed list and description of all properties in New York State that are listed in the National Register.

Smith, Karl B. Hudson Heritage: An Artist's Perspective on Architecture. Cold Spring: Salmagundi Press, 1989.

Contains history and drawings of many historic houses along the Hudson River.

Stephens, S. "As Troy Turns: Uncle Sam Atrium, Troy, New York." Progressive Architecture 62 7 (1981): 90.

Describes the architectural design by Geoffrey Freeman Associates of Troy's Uncle Sam Atrium.

Tobin, James. 1848 Watervliet Meeting House: An Historic Structure Report. Albany: County of Albany, 1981.

The history and architecture of the Shaker meeting house in Watervliet is described.

Toole, Robert M. Landscape Architecture in the Upper Hudson/Mohawk Region, New York State: A Guide to 400 Years of History [M.L.A. project]. University of Massachusetts, 1981.

Contains history and maps of significant landscape architecture in the Hudson-Mohawk gateway region.

Tripp, W. "Ornamental Ironwork: 2 Centuries of Craftsmanship in Albany and Troy, New York Waite, D. S. [book review]." New York History 73 4 (October 1992): 481.

Review's Waite's book on ironwork and discusses impact on New York history.

United States Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Troy Lock and Dam, Reconstruction of Downstream Mooring Wall. New York: United States Army Corps of Engineers, 1967.

Describes plans to reconstruct part of the Troy Lock and Dam, including photographs of the structure.

Upton, Dell. America's Architectural Roots: Ethnic Groups That Built America. Washington: Preservation Press, 1986.

Describes the influence of Dutch settlers in the Albany area on architecture.

Vogel, Robert M. A Report of the Mohawk-Hudson Area Survey: A Selective Recording Survey of the Industrial Archeology of the Mohawk and Hudson River Valleys in the Vicinity of Troy, New York, June-September 1969. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983.

A survey of prominent industrial sites in the Troy area conducted by the Historic American Engineering Record.

Waite, Diana S. Albany Architecture: A Guide to the City. Albany: Mt. Ida Press, 1993.

A fieldbook to important and historic architecture in the City of Albany.

Waite, Diana S. Ornamental Ironwork: Two Centuries of Craftsmanship in Albany and Troy, New York. Albany: Mount Ida Press, 1990.

Describes cast and wrought iron stair rails, fences, windows and other elements in Albany and Troy, early iron manufacturing centers.

Waite, Diana S. The Troy Gas Light Company Gasholder House. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway.

A description of Troy's gasholder building which housed large quantities of gas for heating and illumination.

Waite, John G. The Architecture of Lansingburgh, New York. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1976.

Describes the historic architecture of Lansingburgh, now part of the City of Troy.

Waite, John G. Old Lansingburgh Academy, Lansingburgh, New York: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Lansingburgh Arts Center, 1978.

A description of this historic building in north Troy.

Waite, John G. Round Lake Auditorium: A Historic Structure Report. Round Lake: Village of Round Lake.

A description of the architecture and history of this building.

Waite, John G. Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park: Heritage Trail Summary Report. Cohoes: Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park Commission, 1979.

A description of important historic sites and buildings along RiverSpark's Heritage Trail.

Waite, John G. and Diana S. Waite. Industrial Archeology in Troy, Waterford, Cohoes, Green Island, and Watervliet. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1983.

An illustrated description and history of important Troy and HudsonMohawk industrial buildings.

Ward, Janet. "Cities Engineer Train Station Revivals." Anerican City and County (June 1999).

The historic preservation of railroad stations including Union Station in Albany, now Fleet Bank's Peter D. Kiernan Plaza, is described.

Warren, J. M. and Company. One Hundred Years of Successful Business: 1809-1909. Troy: 1909.

Describes the history of this local business during the nineteenth century.

Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. The White Homestead on Wheels. Waterford: Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 1976.

A review of the relocation of the White Homestead and a pictorial survey of prominent landmarks in Waterford.

Weaver, William. "Sylvania on the Hudson." Architectural Digest 53 (June 1996): 184191.

A description of the early 20thcentury Hudson River house, Sylvania, in Dutchess County and designed by Charles Platt.

Westbrook, Kathy. "Remaking History." Rensselaer (September 1993): 22-27.

Efforts of Rensselaer alumni in local historic preservation projects are described.

Winne, Robert and Richard Plunz. Market Square: The Study of a Neighborhood in Troy, New York. Troy: Regal Art Press, 1968.

Describes the architecture of one of the areas with the City of Troy.