Art & Art History ETDs

Publication Date

5-12-1975

Abstract

"The Architecture of Las Vegas, New Mexico" relates historical and social conditions to the consequent construction of buildings. The purpose of this study is to see if the predominant architectural styles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries prevalent in other parts of America also appear in Las Vegas, and to what extent the town was unique in its architectural habits. By comparing the buildings of Las Vegas to those in both eastern and western towns and cities as well as to the designs in the many architectural pattern books published during the period, one finds both similarities and differences. From the analysis of numerous particular buildings, general characteristics typical of Las Vegas architecture can be found. This dissertation is a study of the architecture of an entire town, not merely of the buildings conforming to one style or of the work of one architect. It is limited to the period between 1835 and 1913, that is, the dates of its founding and virtual completion.

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Arts

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

UNM Department of Art and Art History

First Committee Member (Chair)

Bainbridge Bunting

Second Committee Member

Illegible

Third Committee Member

Joel M. Jones

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