“Through architectural and creative prowess, the marriage of function & design runs deep within America’s urban centers. Over the course of the last 245 years America have given rise to iconic structures famous the world over. Endeavor to look upon the renowned achievements of American Cities with a renewed perspective; one which epitomizes the artistic heart of a nation.”
-Michael Zwack
Declared a modern architectural wonder by the American Society of Civil Engineers, at its opening in 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge held the title of the longest and tallest suspension bridge on Earth. Measuring a a cumulative length of 1.7 miles (2737 meters), the bridge spans the "Golden Gate" straights where the Pacific Ocean flows into San Fransisco Bay, connecting the city with Marin County to the North.
“It’s an odd thing, but anyone who disappears is said to be seen in San Francisco. It must be a delightful city and possess all the attractions of the next world.”
“Urban centers provide a wealth of creative inspiration.”
“Chicago Reflections“
Millenium Park | Chicago, IL
St. Louis Skyline
Gateway to the West…
Originally built in 1727 to honor King Louis IX of France, New Orleans’ houses the oldest established Catholic church in the United States. Rebuilt in 1794 after the original structure was destroyed by fire, the cathedral still holds services daily.
“As generations change, our history will remain, written in the architectural achievements of the past, and those yet to be created.”
Seattle Space Needle
“Spanning over 3.1 million square miles; the continental USA is home to a diverse collective history.”
Mackinac Bridge