Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America: Photographs by Samuel Gottscho and William Schleisner , 1935-1955

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Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America, 1935-1955, is an extensive archive from architectural photographers Samuel H. Gottscho and William H. Schleisner documents building styles and trends throughout the nation. The collection also records interiors of middle- and upper-class society homes. Special features include images of the 1939 New York World's Fair and gardens of prominent property owners.

Gottscho Biography

Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Postwar United States, 1945-early 1970s

Creative Americans: Portraits by Van Vechten, 1932-1964
Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape, 1922-1932
Taking the Long View, 1851-1991
Touring Turn-of-the-Century America, 1880-1920
Washington As It Was, 1923-1959

Prints and Photographs: An Illustrated Guide
Read More About It! - A bibliography

Because this is a collection of architectural photographs, it might be difficult to find people in them. Search on man, person, or names of groups of people, such as students or workers.

While the emphasis of the collection is on New York City, many other geographic locations are included. Search on specific city or state names, such as Philadelphia or Connecticut to view these photographs.

For help with search words, go to the Architecture and Interior Design for the 20th Century Subject Index and the Synonym List.

For help with search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.

No special viewers are needed to see most of the photographs. To view high-resolution archival images you will need a special viewer. For help with viewers, go to American Memory Viewer Information.