Discussion: The Golden City

Author: Henry Hope Reed Jr.

Description: This polemical manifesto champions classical architecture and urban design against the rise of modernism, using visual contrasts to argue for the preservation of America's built heritage, including ornate sculptures and traditional ornamentation. Reed's critique helped spark the U.S. preservation movement, influencing New York City's 1965 Landmark Law and promoting a return to humane, historically rooted cityscapes.

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