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- Title
The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe by Stephen Fox (review).
- Authors
Holliday, Kathryn E.
- Abstract
"The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe" by Stephen Fox is a monograph that explores the life and work of Birdsall P. Briscoe, a lesser-known architect in Texas. Briscoe, who practiced in Houston for 50 years, designed elegant and stately city and country houses that continue to define luxury in the city today. The book argues that Briscoe's designs reflect the larger social and political history of Houston and Texas, showcasing how the elite used their social and financial capital to create tasteful neighborhoods and domestic settings. The monograph provides a comprehensive examination of Briscoe's designs, drawing on cultural theory to analyze their significance. It also highlights the interplay between urban history, material culture, and class dynamics, making it valuable for scholars interested in these topics. While the book does not extensively address issues of prejudice and inequality, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the people and ideas that shape our built environment.
- Subjects
STAIR climbing; DOMESTIC architecture; JIM Crow laws; LUXURY housing
- Publication
Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 2024, Vol 127, Issue 3, p368
- ISSN
0038-478X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/swh.2024.a918128