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The skyscraper is an American invention that has captured the public's imagination for over a century. The tall building is wholly manmade and borne in the mind...s of those with both slide rules and computers. The American Skyscraper 1850-1940: A Celebration of Height is the story of the skyscraper's rise and the recognition of those individuals who contributed to its development. This volume is unique; its approach, information, and images are fresh and telling. The text examines America's first tall buildings--the result of twelve years of in-depth research by an accomplished and published architect and architectural historian. Over 300 compelling photographs, charts, and notes make this the ultimate tool of reference for this subject. Biographies woven throughout with period norms, politics and lifestyles help to place featured skyscrapers in context. Quite simply, there is no book like this. The text, carefully and insightfully written, is clear, concise, and easily digest.Detailed info »« Brief info
| Publisher: | Branden Books |
| Publication Date: | 8/31/2008 |
| ISBN: | 9780828321884 |
| EAN: | 0828321884 |
| Paperback: | 540 pages |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Info: | 7.20 x 1.50 x 10.20 inches, (2.75 lbs) |
| Categories: | U.S. Architecture - General | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial | History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945) |
| LC Subjects: | Skyscrapers - United States - History -, Skyscrapers - United States - History - |
| Dewey: | 720.483 |
| LCCN: | 2008014594 |
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