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10 Buildings that Changed America

A state capitol that Thomas Jefferson designed to resemble a Roman temple, the home of Henry Ford’s first assembly line, an airport with a swooping concrete roof that seems to float on air — these are among the buildings surveyed in this cross-country journey to 10 influential works of American architecture.
Season 1 Episode 1 Length 55:10 Premiere: 05/12/13

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10 Towns that Changed America
S1 E4 Length 54:50 Premiere Date 04/18/16

10 Buildings that Changed America
S1 E1 Length 55:10 Premiere Date 05/12/13

Web Exclusive: Virginia State Capitol
Clip Length 04:14 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Trinity Church
Clip Length 03:26 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Wainwright Building
Clip Length 03:04 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Robie House
Clip Length 03:56 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Highland Park Ford Plant
Clip Length 02:59 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Southdale Center
Clip Length 05:18 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Seagram Building
Clip Length 02:49 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Dulles International Airport
Clip Length 02:46 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Vanna Venturi House
Clip Length 01:35 Premiere Date 05/11/13

Web Exclusive: Walt Disney Concert Hall
Clip Length 03:25 Premiere Date 05/11/13

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