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[RC] [OT] Fwd: Biltmore Ranks in Top Ten of America's FavoriteArchitecture - John TeeterThis came in. In case you can't ride the biltmore, it is likely one of the best places in the world to volunteer or crew!!:) jt http://www.enduranceworld.net/events/2004biltmore/ http://www.biltmore.com/ =========================================================== BILTMORE RANKS IN TOP 10 OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE ARCHITECTURE Empire State Building, U.S. Capitol Building and White House Share the Accolade ASHEVILLE, NC - FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - Biltmore is one of America's favorite architectural wonders according to a public poll of the 150 best works of architecture conducted and released today by Harris Interactive and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). "It is an honor to be included with such outstanding architecture greats. As someone who works at Biltmore House every day, it has never lost the awe factor," said Rick King, vice president of Biltmore House. "From the square footage that makes it America's largest home to the attention to the architectural details to the stories behind the walls, it was a unique vision of George Vanderbilt that developed into an extraordinary attraction." The Top 10 List Following are the top 10 structures and their architects and designers: 1. Empire State Building - Shreve, Lamb & Harmon 2. The White House - James Hoban 3. Washington National Cathedral - George Bodley and Henry Vaughan, FAIA 4. Jefferson Memorial - John Russell Pope, FAIA 5. Golden Gate Bridge - Irving F. Morrow and Gertrude C. Morrow 6. U.S. Capitol - William Thornton, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Charles Bulfinch, Thomas U. Walter, FAIA, Montgomery C. Meigs 7. Lincoln Memorial - Henry Bacon, FAIA 8. Biltmore Estate/Vanderbilt Mansion - Richard Morris Hunt, FAIA 9. Chrysler Building - William Van Alen, FAIA 10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Maya Lin with Cooper-Lecky Partnership New York, D.C., and Chicago: Destinations for America's Favorite Architecture The Harris Interactive survey of 1,804 randomly selected Americans ranked America's Favorite Architecture from a list pre-selected by an AIA panel of 248 structures in numerous categories, including famous homes, public buildings, sports arenas, transportation hubs, and office buildings. Nearly one-half of the projects in America's Favorite Architecture are in three cities: New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. "This honor is timely because the winter months are when we focus on restoration projects to preserve the great architecture of Biltmore House," said King. "Many guests choose to visit this time of year to sneak a peek at what it takes to preserve a historic landmark." About Biltmore Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt, who first opened Biltmore House to friends and family on Christmas Eve 1895. America's largest home, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau exhibits the family's original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. Biltmore estate encompasses over 8,000 acres including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. Today, Biltmore has grown to include the award-winning Biltmore Estate Winery, four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate, Equestrian Center, outdoor activities and Biltmore For Your Home, the company's licensed products division. To learn more about Biltmore, visit http://www.biltmore.com/ or call 1-800-624-1575. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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