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Government Buildings Government Buildings- Images and details of a selection of government buildings from around the world in Great Buildings Online. Cupolas of Capitalism - State Capitol Building Histories Cupolas of Capitalism - State Capitol Building Histories- Featuring historic information about all the American state capitol buildings with architectural data, pictures, descript… Fortifications of Belarus Fortifications of Belarus- History of fortifications of Belarus Fort McHenry, Baltimore, United States Fort McHenry, Baltimore, United States- Built 1794-1803 on a five-pointed star plan. Description and photographs from National Park Service Baltimore Travel Itinerary. Wilton Castle Wilton Castle- The romantic ruins of a restored castle and manor house. Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga- Historic tourist attraction located in Ticonderoga, New York. Offers tours, historic galleries, walking trails and gardens for visitors. Kronstadt fortress Kronstadt fortress- Guide in St. Petersburg, where a special portal is dedicated to the history and the present. The Alhambra of Granada The Alhambra of Granada- Information on the Alhambra including tours and opening hours. Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls- Steve Howe of the Black and White Picture Place provides a guide around the Roman and medieval city wall. Map, modern and archival imag… Bunkertours Bunkertours- Featuring underground military installations in Britain and France. Fort Wiki Fort Wiki- Dedicated to documenting historical forts, camps and stations that provided security and protection for the United States and Canada. U.S. Forting U.S. Forting- A Blog detailing visits to historical military fortifications in the United States. Parks Canada: Fortress of Louisbourg Parks Canada: Fortress of Louisbourg- History, description, images and visitor information for the reconstructed 18th-century fortified town. The medieval fortified town of Aigues Mortes The medieval fortified town of Aigues Mortes- Fortified town in the South of France with its original 13th century walls and towers, built by King Louis IX. Fort Siloso Fort Siloso- The story of the sole restored coastal artillery fort from Fortress Singapore, 1874 to the present. Medieval Fortifications Medieval Fortifications- Expandable thumbnail images of Aigues-Mortes, Carcassonne and Pierrefonds in France from Jeffrey Howe's Digital Archive of Architecture. Stephen Wyley's Fortification Pages Stephen Wyley's Fortification Pages- Provides introductions with bibliographies to military architecture, siege warfare, castles and Anglo-Saxon burhs. Images and information on s… The Fortress of Neuf-Brisach, France The Fortress of Neuf-Brisach, France- Illustrated description from an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, of the fortress town constructed 1698-1720, designed b… Northern Fortress Northern Fortress- Fortresses of northwest Russia and Finland. Photographs, maps, histories, and personal observations. Désert de Retz Désert de Retz- Description and photographs of a romantic 18th-century folly garden near Paris, with a chronology and bibliography of its creator François Racine de Monville, by R… The Crystal Palace The Crystal Palace- Computer models of this Victorian marvel designed by Joseph Paxton from the University of Virginia, with an illustrated account of its history and construction. The British Museum: History The British Museum: History- The official site gives a history and an historic image of the buildings at its core designed by Sir Robert and Sidney Smirke and erected between the … The Natural History Museum: History and Architecture The Natural History Museum: History and Architecture- An illustrated outline from the official site of the remarkable Victorian buildings in South Kensington, designed by Waterhou… The Israel Museum, Jerusalem The Israel Museum, Jerusalem- The Shrine of the Book, erected in 1965 for the preservation and exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Brief illustrated history of this remarkable bui… The Crystal Palace Foundation The Crystal Palace Foundation- Group dedicated to preserving the history of the Crystal Palace, who have created a museum on the site. Includes images and a history of the buildin… ArchitectureWeek: Foster and Partners Roof the Great Court ArchitectureWeek: Foster and Partners Roof the Great Court- Don Barker explains the history of the great neoclassical British Museum designed by Robert Smirke in the context of th… Exhibition and Exposition Exhibition and Exposition- Great Buildings Online provides images and information on a selection of buildings in Europe, North American and Japan designed for exhibition purposes. Art Galleries and Museums Art Galleries and Museums- Information on the architect, location, date, construction system, context and style of a world selection from Great Buildings Online. Brasenose College, Oxford Brasenose College, Oxford- The official site provides an illustrated history of the buildings of this Tudor college. King's College, Cambridge King's College, Cambridge- An illustrated history from the official site of the college founded by Henry VI in 1441, with its magnificent chapel, completed by the Tudors. Trinity College, Cambridge Trinity College, Cambridge- A tour of the varied architecture of the college via sensitive bird's eye view, with comments on its history, from the official site. Includes the libr… William and Mary: Wren Building William and Mary: Wren Building- An illustrated history of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, built 1695-99 and the oldest academic … St John's College Virtual Tour St John's College Virtual Tour- This part of the Virtual Tour of Oxford provides interactive 360° photographs viewable by using a map of the college. Balliol College Virtual Tour Balliol College Virtual Tour- A tour of the oldest college in Oxford, part of the Virtual Tour of Oxford. QuickTime panoramas are accessed via clickable plan. Virtual Tour of Brasenose College Virtual Tour of Brasenose College- Dr Karl Harrison provides QuickTime views of Brasenose, with comments on the buildings, accessed via clickable plan, as part of his Virtual Tour… AIA Santa Fe AIA Santa Fe- Northern New Mexico chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Texas Society of Architects Texas Society of Architects- Including articles, awards, job listings, meetings, events and resources. AIA Philadelphia AIA Philadelphia- Includes details of events, member information, architect finder and architecture bookstore. Wikipedia: American Institute of Architects Wikipedia: American Institute of Architects- The institutes's entry in the collaborative online encyclopedia. Includes organization and history. Syracuse University: American Institute of Architects Records Syracuse University: American Institute of Architects Records- Collection of chapter records and committee material from 1922 to 1988. Scope, inventory and access. AIA Oklahoma AIA Oklahoma- State chapter of the professional association of architects. Includes career center, resource links and upcoming events. AIA Chesapeake Bay AIA Chesapeake Bay- Mission statement, newsletter, calendar, job listings, photo gallery and general information from chapter serving the western and eastern shores of Maryland. AIA Blue Ridge AIA Blue Ridge- President's page, chapter business, awards, member firms and continuing education. A part of the Virginia AIA. AIA San Diego AIA San Diego- This chapter of the American Institute of Architects advises on choosing an architect, and gives information on the chapter, its lectures, programs and awards. Data… AIA Houston AIA Houston- The Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects offers features, calendar of activities and searchable database of firm profiles. AIA Maryland AIA Maryland- Announcements, calendar, design awards, newsletter, regional directors, services directory plus information on continuing education. AIA East Bay AIA East Bay- Serves architects and the public in four northern Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa and Solano. Job postings, chapter meetings, design tours, contract… AIA Los Angeles Chapter AIA Los Angeles Chapter- Lectures, tours and other programs and events for members and the general public. AIA West Virginia AIA West Virginia- Design awards and details of member and client services. Also provides a link to the AIA online bookstore. AIA Washington, D.C. AIA Washington, D.C.- Provides a directory, job center, events, newsletter and membership information.