| Historical Narrative of Shofuso Chapter 11 CONCLUSION Today Shofuso is a contributing structure in the Fairmount Park National Register historic district, designated in 1972. This Japanese house and garden, however, has great individual historic significance. Shofuso’s value to American history and architecture began when it stood in the garden of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Nearly a quarter of a million visitors came to view the house, many Americans seeing and appreciating for the first time the uncanny similarities between their own architecture and a style that had existed for centuries on the other side of the globe. Shofuso continues to be influential today as visitors, including architects and artists, come to the house to learn about Shoin-zukuri first hand, something that cannot be done anywhere else in the United States. Shofuso continues to be a valuable resource, reflecting both the history and current culture of Japan and the United States. Go to Bibliography Go to Table of Contents |
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