History

The Society of Architectural Historians is a membership organization. JSAH is published as a member benefit.

The mission of this journal concerns "expanding the conversation regarding the content, meaning and significance of objects". This was the first issue of West 86th replacing the journal under the title Studies in the Decorative Arts.

Written by the founder of the Anthropology Department at the University of Chicago this book this considers the development of the sophistication of man.

"Originally two separate cemeteries - Forest Home and German Waldheim - now merged into one, Forest Home Cemetery, in Forest Park, Illinois, is a public place created for a very specific, utilitarian purpose. But the essence of the environment, its monuments and landscape design, also makes Forest Home Cemetery a place of beauty, peace and distinction."

This book features the charity exhibition, Cows on Parade, that was displayed around the streets of Chicago in 1999. The statues were sold for charity and are organized by the opening auction price. The book features full color photographs and opening remarks by the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Lois Weisburg.

This independent journal operates under the mission of putting forth scholarly essays about design, while being published quarterly. Distance is also published digitally via MailChimp.