10 That Changed America

10 Buildings that Changed America

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 10s

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. Visit the <a href="http://www.wttw.com/10">10 That Changed America</a> website.

Aired: 05/12/13

Rating: NR

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