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Author: Jean Arrington ,
Cynthia Skeffington LaValle ,
Peg Breen
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Imprint: Fordham University Press
ISBN: 9780823299164
ISBN 10: 0823299163
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 21 June 2022
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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From Factories to Palaces is an outstanding work that adroitly weaves a poignant yet striking portrait of the architect, Charles B. J. Snyder into an in-depth analysis of Snyder's architectural design process. It details how one man's fresh approach to design and architecture led to dozens if not hundreds of innovations that not only reflected the changes in educational philosophy but forever altered the look and feel of 20th century classrooms and school buildings.---Gail Cornell, Architectural Historian, From Factories to Palaces: Architect Charles B.J. Snyder and the New York City Public Schools by Jean Arrington with Cynthia S. LaValle (Mar. 18, $39.95, ISBN 978-0-8232-9916-4) argues that Charles B.J. Snyder, who oversaw the construction of more than 400 public schools from 1891 to 1922, raised the standards of school architecture.---Publishers Weekly, Spring Announcements, 12/6/21
From Factories to Palaces: Architect Charles B.J. Snyder and the New York City Public Schools by Jean Arrington with Cynthia S. LaValle (Mar. 18, $39.95, ISBN 978-0-8232-9916-4) argues that Charles B.J. Snyder, who oversaw the construction of more than 400 public schools from 1891 to 1922, raised the standards of school architecture.---Publishers Weekly, Spring Announcements, 12/6/21
Author Information
Jean Arrington (Author) After twenty-four years as an English professor at Peace College and raising three daughters in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jean Arrington (1946–2022) relocated to New York City in 2005, where she taught at BMCC until 2017. During her New York City stint, she was fascinated by Snyder and his beautiful schools. To showcase this remarkable man and his amazing accomplishments, Jean gave walking tours highlighting various Snyder schools, gave lectures for architectural and historical organizations, and wrote articles for local newspapers. Cynthia Skeffington LaValle (Edited By) Cynthia Skeffington LaValle, originally from Babylon, New York, and a great-granddaughter of Snyder’s, has worn a few hats throughout life--always in the healthcare field--registered nurse, computer programmer, project manager, and management consultant. In 2019, when Jean, with health concerns, could use some assistance, Cindy managed the project and team that brought this book to the finish line. Peg Breen (Foreword By) Peg Breen is president of the New York Landmarks Conservancy, one of the oldest and largest preservation organizations in the country.
