| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Academic & Nonfiction Books anthology
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Academic & Nonfiction Books anthology.
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NC LIVE module.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This book about the design of America's most extravagant early skyscrapers includes biographies of noted architects and the aristocrats who financed America's first skyscrapers, discusses the influences of European aesthetic values in America--and scandals, rogues, and class distinctions. Interpretations by contemporary critics are sprinkled throughout the text"--Provided by publisher |
| Contents |
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- One. Ways and Means -- Basic Questions -- Traditional Options -- Options for Tired Eyes -- Two. Hopes and Dreams -- Monadnock -- Rooftop Dialogs -- Building Walls and the Power of Mythology -- Three. Togas and Parasols -- Classicism and the Renaissance -- Of Myths and Merriment -- The Beaux-Arts -- World's Columbian Exposition -- Four. A Time for Funny Hats -- Variations on a Theme: The Neo-Baroque Skyscraper -- Five. Towers, Dragons and the Stuff of Dreams -- The Medieval Inspiration -- The Pious Ones -- Scary Things -- The Great Migration -- The Tower in Madison Square -- Six. Eclectic Explorations -- American Heroes -- Conclusion -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Facades -- United States.
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Facades. |
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United States. |
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Skyscrapers -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Skyscrapers. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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Skyscrapers -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural. |
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Architecture and society -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Architecture and society -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Adaptive Reuse & Renovation. |
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ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Landmarks & Monuments. |
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ARCHITECTURE -- Professional Practice. |
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Architecture and society. |
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ARCHITECTURE -- Reference. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Korom, Joseph J. Skyscraper façades of the Gilded Age. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2013 9780786470723 (DLC) 2012050542 (OCoLC)793581433 |
| ISBN |
9780786493265 (electronic book) |
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0786493267 (electronic book) |
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1299146589 (e-book) |
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9781299146587 (e-book) |
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9780786470723 |
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0786470720 |
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