Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind

Mr. Lewis talked about his biography, Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind, published by W.W. Norton. The author described the l… read more

Mr. Lewis talked about his biography, Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind, published by W.W. Norton. The author described the life of Victorian architect, Frank Furness, who was the son of an abolitionist minister, a Philadelphia native and a decorated Civil War hero. Mr. Lewis theorized that the abolitionist movement, his military service and the philosophy of transcendentalism influenced Furness' architectural style. close

Report Video Issue

People in this video

Hosting Organization

Series

More information about

Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind

515 Views
Program ID:
165798-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Oct 28, 2001 | 4:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 13, 2002 | 1:01am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Oct 28, 2001 | 4:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 13, 2002 | 1:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
Purchase a Download

Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind

  • MP3 audio - Standard
    Price:
    $0.99
    Request Download