| Description |
xvi, 281 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Summary |
"This volume examines the various dimensions of the skyscraper in its American urban context. Focusing on the major skyscraper cities of New York and Chicago between 1870 and 1960, the studies in this volume address many of the major aspects of the skyscraper through a diversity of disciplines, including planning and public policy, art and architectural history, labor and business history, and American studies."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Skyscrapers -- United States.
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Skyscrapers -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Skyscrapers -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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| Author |
Moudry, Roberta.
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| LC no. |
2004024031 |
| ISBN |
0521624215 hardcover : cover |
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