Bibliograph

An American architecture., Edited by Edgar Kaufmann

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An American architecture., Edited by Edgar Kaufmann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

plansillustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An American architecture.

Oclc number

271207

Responsibility statement

Edited by Edgar Kaufmann

Summary

For twenty-five years the Chicago Board of Trade Building reigned as Chicago's tallest structure. Now seventy-five years old, it has undergone remodeling and restoration. In this most recent Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation--joining The Reliance Building, The Auditorium Building, The Rookery, Marshall Field's, Sears Tower, and The Merchandise Mart--historical and modern photographs and informative text capture the exuberant spirit and present the fascinating history of this treasured landmark

Table Of Contents

Architecture presents man -- From generals to particulars -- Obstacles and protests -- The nature of materials -- Some case histories -- Out of the ground into the light -- Where principle is put to work there will always be style: I -- Where principle is put to work there will always be style: II -- The future of organic architecture

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