Julian Abele, Architect and the Beaux Arts uncovers the life of one of the first beaux arts trained African American architects. Overcoming racial segregation a
Since 1865 African-American architects have been designing and building houses and public buildings, but the architects are virtually unknown. This work brings
Duke University was officially founded in 1924. Until 1950 it was designed primarily by Julian Abele, one of the few professional African-American architects wo
Intended for high school and college students, teachers, adult educational groups, and general readers, this book is of value to them primarily as a learning an