Architecture: California
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Architecture, Social Science, Geography
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: California
Article abstract: Indian architecture in California was of a wide variety because of climatic variations throughout the state
The Indians of California lived in climates ranging from foggy, damp coastlands in the north to dry desert regions in the south. Using materials available in their natural environment, they constructed homes of earth, wood, brush, sand, or bark. Buildings were used for summer and winter houses, dance chambers, food storage, and sweatbaths.
In the north, large rectangular plank houses were made of cedar, sometimes having several...
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