Skyscraper
Subtitle: the search for an American style, 1891-1941 : annotated extracts from the first 50 years of Architectural record
By: edited by Roger Shepherd.
Contributors: Shepherd, Roger.
Series: [An architectural record book]; Architectural record book
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 297
Subjects: Skyscrapers -- United States; Architectural criticism -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Other titles: Architectural record.
Description: "This consideration of the skyscraper explores the meanings, dimensions, and resonances of these notable structures - literally the highest achievements of our civilization. Featuring both historical and current commentary, Skyscraper offers a unique opportunity to see the tall building through the eyes of critics contemporary to their creation, as well as to evaluate its impact, influence, and development during the century-plus of its existence."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Series statement on jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]) and index.