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Houston Mod co-founder and advisor Anna Mod discussed her new book about modern Houston in New York City. It's a very interesting book and loaded with photos. Houston Mod has the books available at their events. Houston Mod is a friend organization member of docomomo, an international modern preservation organization. Join Docomomo US and author Anna Mod on July 13th for a lecture and book signing. Building Modern Houston Join Docomomo US on July 13th for a lecture and book signing with author Anna Mod. Founded in 1836, Houston is now the country's fourth-largest city. In the early 20th century, Houston's economy shifted from agriculture to oil, fueling the city's explosive growth in the following decades. Houston grabbed the reins and saw a building boom in commercial, residential, and civic architecture redefine the city and skyline. Modernism was a new and fresh architectural expression and the perfect complement to the city's can-do entrepreneurial spirit. The 1960s brought ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) headquarters, while residents and tourists alike lined up to tour the revolutionary new Astrodome. Building Modern Houston tells the story of Houston's architecture during its transformation from "Bayou City" to "Space City." Details: Neighborhood Preservation Center 232 East 11th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) Friday, July 13, 2012 2:00 PM Free for Docomomo US members or $10 general admission. Click here to pay via Paypal. Docomomo US members can register via email. Building Modern Houston is available through Amazon.