The American Skyscraper, 1850-1940
The American Skyscraper, 1850-1940

Author: Joseph J. Korom

Publisher: Branden Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 9780828321884

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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 minds of those with both slide rules and computers. This 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 digestible, the text being the product of well-documented original research written in an informative tone. The American Skyscraper 1850-1940: A Celebration of Height is a richly documented journey of a fascinating topic, and it promises to be a superb addition to libraries, schools of architecture, students of architecture, and lovers of art.

Manhattan's Little Secrets
Manhattan's Little Secrets

Author: John Tauranac

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-08-15

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1493030485

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Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive. A sarcophagus sits in a public park Stones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of her A Star of David adorns a Baptist church A fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouse A stained-glass window relates an architect’s frustrations These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattan’s overlooked treasures.

New York Then and Now
New York Then and Now

Author: Edward B. Watson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-08-02

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0486131068

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Early Manhattan sites are set against more modern photos taken from same position: Times Square, Wall Street, Fifth Avenue, many more. Includes 83 early photographs from 1875 to 1925 contrasted with photos taken in 1976.

New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs.
New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs.

Author: New York (State). Court of Appeals.

Publisher:

Published: 1949

Total Pages: 1302

ISBN-13:

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Volume contains: (Walter Case et al v Indian Motorcycle Co,R.B. Rogers Cos,Inc,et al & John B. Chertok) (Walter Case et al v Indian Motorcycle Co,R.B. Rogers Cos,Inc,et al & John B. Chertok) (Walter Case et al v Indian Motorcycle Co,R.B. Rogers Cos,Inc,et al & John B. Chertok) (Walter Case et al v Indian Motorcycle Co,R.B. Rogers Cos,Inc,et al & John B. Chertok) (Josephine Concilla v Scrufari Construction Co, In & American Mutual Liability Insurance Co) (Josephine Concilla v Scrufari Construction Co, In & American Mutual Liability Insurance Co) (Josephine Concilla v Scrufari Construction Co, In & American Mutual Liability Insurance Co) (Edna Conroy v Montgomery Ward & Co, Inc) (Edna Conroy v Montgomery Ward & Co, Inc) (Edna Conroy v Montgomery Ward & Co, Inc) (Rosemary Cross; application for a certicate pursuant) (Isabelle Carvallo de la Bouillerie v Anne Marie Carvallo & Christian de Vienne) (Isabelle Carvallo de la Bouillerie v Anne Marie Carvallo & Christian de Vienne) (Isabelle Carvallo de la Bouillerie v Anne Marie Carvallo & Christian de Vienne) (1130 President St. Corp v Bolton Realty Corp) (1130 President St. Corp v Bolton Realty Corp) (1130 President St. Corp v Bolton Realty Corp) (1130 President St. Corp v Bolton Realty Corp) (Guard Trust Co v Melville Shoe Corp & Blockfront Realty Corp & Thomas L. Cunningham) (Guard Trust Co v Melville Shoe Corp & Blockfront Realty Corp & Thomas L. Cunningham) (Guard Trust Co v Melville Shoe Corp & Blockfront Realty Corp & Thomas L. Cunningham) (Guard Trust Co v Melville Shoe Corp & Blockfront Realty Corp & Thomas L. Cunningham) (Fabriton Corp v Lester Martin & Co. Inc) (Fabriton Corp v Lester Martin & Co. Inc) (Fabriton Corp v Lester Martin & Co. Inc) (Fabriton Corp v Lester Martin & Co. Inc) (First Trust & Deposit Co.; Judicial Settlement) (First Trust & Deposit Co.; Judicial Settlement) (First Trust & Deposit Co.; Judicial Settlement) (First Trust & Deposit Co.; Judicial Settlement) (First Trust & Deposit Co.; Judicial Settlement) (500 Fifth Ave, Inc ; application) (500 Fifth Ave, Inc ; application) (500 Fifth Ave, Inc ; application)

Postcards from Times Square
Postcards from Times Square

Author: George J. Lankevich

Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780757001000

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Through images that span half a century, "Postcards from Times Square" presents pictures of an era that has been the home of movie palaces and playhouses, of elite restaurants and fast food chains, and of the best-known New Year's celebration in the world. 100 postcards.