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.

Aired: 05/12/13 | Rating: NR

10 that Changed America is made possible, in part, by The Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation. Major funding is also provided by Joan and Robert Clifford, The Walter E. Heller Foundation, and other generous supporters.

Extras From This Episode

• Web Exclusive: Dulles International Airport

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 2m 46s

• Web Exclusive: Highland Park Ford Plant

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 2m 59s

• Web Exclusive: Robie House

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 3m 56s

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• 10 Towns that Changed America

  S1 Ep4 | 56m 3s | WETA Passport

• 10 Parks that Changed America

  S1 Ep3 | 56m 10s | WETA Passport

• 10 Homes that Changed America

  S1 Ep2 | 56m 7s | WETA Passport

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