Thomas Paradis of Northern Arizona University supplies sample images and descriptions of the dominant architectural styles found throughout the United States.

Travel guide to offbeat attractions, tourist traps, weird vacations, and roadtrips. Includes tourism news.

A tour of 1950s roadside signage and buildings. Includes sections on the futuristic Googie style and its polynesian-influenced cousin - the Tiki look.

Directory of US architects and resources for architects.

Encourages scholarly research in the field and promotes the preservation of significant architectural monuments. Membership and officers, activities, local chapters, links. Brief biographies of American architects from the American Art Annual,

A tongue-in-cheek look at Texans with large bottoms.

Chain of franchised mobile disc jockeys. Song lists by artist and title [PDF and XLS], contact information by clicking map of states, franchise signup.

Aaron Marcavitch takes a scholarly look at amuseument parks, diners, drive-ins, gas stations, motels and hotels.

A guide to identifying American house styles. Covers Colonial, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and Modern. Includes images and bibliography.

Chris Jepsen`s exploration of the 1950s American style named after Googie`s coffee shop in Los Angeles, designed by John Lautner (1949). History, news, images of examples with commentary.

A leading non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system.

Think tank coordinating a national discussion of art, culture, and literature through scheduled public meetings in various states, and by a listserv email program. Links to state programs.

From Jolene Sugarbaker, fashion consultant for all mobile home owners. Learn how to fix hair, cook, and care for a yard like a "Trailer Park Queen". Pictures included.

A collection of night photography by Troy Paiva of the abandoned roadside west - buildings, signs, vehicles and scrapyards.

Nonprofit educational organization, based at the Octagon Museum, Washington. Grants and scholarships, education and programs, the Mayors` Institute on City Design.

Offers costumed characters for delivery of singing telegrams.

A collection of roadside attractions, road art and diners. Self-confessed tackaholic Steve takes a historical and humorous look at the culture of roadside kitsch.

Directory of singing valentine services.

A national artist-in-residence initiative, with recognized artists collaborating with organizations in every U.S. state and jurisdiction. Search by state.

Listing of state fair blue ribbon winners, with links to state fair sites and some recipes.

Ellen Griesedieck`s tribute to the builders of America. The mural includes the contributions from students throughout the country. Currently is located in Sharon, Connecticut. Plans are being made to place the artwork to an old mill complex in