Each number is accompanied by six fine quarto illustrations, while
illustrative cuts are liberally used in the text. Although the paper
addresses itself primarily to architects and builders, by its discussions
upon matters of interest common to those engaged in building pursuits, it
is the object of the editors to make it acceptable and necessary to that
large portion of the educated classes who are interested in and appreciate
the importance of good architectural surroundings, to civil and sanitary
engineers, draughtsmen, antiquaries, craftsmen of all kinds, and all
intelligent readers.
As an indication of the feeling with which this journal is regarded by the
profession, we quote the following extract from a report of a committee of
the American Institute of Architects upon "American Architectural
Journals":--
"At Boston, Mass., is issued the AMERICAN ARCHITECT AND BUILDING
NEWS, a weekly of the first class, and, it must be acknowledged,
the only journal in this country that can compare favorably with
the great London architectural publications. It is very liberally
illustrated with full-page lithographic impressions of the latest
designs of our most noted architects, and with occasional views
of celebrated European buildings. Once a month a fine gelatine
print is issued in a special edition. Its editorial department is
conducted in a scholarly, courteous, and, at the same time,
independent tone, and its selections made with excellent
judgment. It is the accepted exemplar of American architectural
practice, and is found in the office of almost every architect in
the Union."--_April 15, 1885._