Publisher's Synopsis
O'Neil Ford was an influential Texas architect of the 20th century. He taught three generations of architects how to adapt forms and materials to modern conditions, and is widely known for his many projects in San Antonio and Dallas. Dillon undertakes a critical study of Ford's architecture in both a regional and national context. This book also explores links to the regional movements of the 1920s and 1930s as well as use of materials, influences on colleagues, and interviews with the architect.