BODIE, CALIFORNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF A GOLD MINING TOWN
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Date
2000-06
Authors
Jimenez, Corri Lyn
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Constructed between 1878-1900, the architecture of Bodie is principally vernacular, representing familiar architectural styles that were being constructed during the times, using a hodgepodge of diverse construction techniques. Bodie, like many western mining towns, was considered temporary when initially constructed. Reuse of building parts and relocation of entire structures were two repetitive problems common when examining mining town architecture.
This thesis research is a historic architectural survey of the California State Park of Bodie that analyzes extant buildings' styles, histories, and construction techniques for three specific building types: residential, commercial, and public. In Bodie, fifteen buildings were surveyed and seven were chosen for formal architectural descriptions, which revealed similarities as well as differences. The purpose of this thesis was to complete full architectural descriptions on standing buildings and their auxiliaries that include full historical research.
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314 pages
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California mining, Bodie, built environment, historic preservation, architecture