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Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, presidential motorcades, jaywalking tourists, and bewildering signs that send unsuspecting motorists from the Lincoln Memorial into suburban Virginia in less than two minutes. And parking? Don't bet on it unless you're in the fast lane of the Capital Beltway during rush hour. Little(...)
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Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, presidential motorcades, jaywalking tourists, and bewildering signs that send unsuspecting motorists from the Lincoln Memorial into suburban Virginia in less than two minutes. And parking? Don't bet on it unless you're in the fast lane of the Capital Beltway during rush hour. Little(...)
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The Great Society subway : a history of the Washington Metro
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Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, presidential motorcades, jaywalking tourists, and bewildering signs that send unsuspecting motorists from the Lincoln Memorial into suburban Virginia in less than two minutes. And parking? Don't bet on it unless you're in the fast lane of the Capital Beltway during rush hour. Little wonder, then, that so many residents and visitors rely on the Washington Metro, the 106-mile rapid transit system that serves the District of Columbia and its inner suburbs. In the first comprehensive history of the Metro, Zachary M. Schrag tells the story of the Great Society subway from its earliest rumblings to the present day, from Arlington to College Park, Eisenhower to Marion Barry. Unlike the pre–World War II rail systems of New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, the Metro was built at a time when most American families already owned cars, and when most American cities had dedicated themselves to freeways, not subways. Why did the nation's capital take a different path? What were the consequences of that decision? Using extensive archival research as well as oral history, Schrag argues that the Metro can be understood only in the political context from which it was born: the Great Society liberalism of the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations. The Metro emerged from a period when Americans believed in public investments suited to the grandeur and dignity of the world's richest nation. The Metro was built not merely to move commuters, but in the words of Lyndon Johnson, to create "a place where the city of man serves not only the needs of the body and the demands of commerce but the desire for beauty and the hunger for community." Schrag scrutinizes the project from its earliest days, including general planning, routes, station architecture, funding decisions, land-use impacts, and the behavior of Metro riders. The story of the Great society subway sheds light on the development of metropolitan Washington, postwar urban policy, and the promises and limits of rail transit in American cities.
The Great Society subway : a history of the Washington Metro
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Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, presidential motorcades, jaywalking tourists, and bewildering signs that send unsuspecting motorists from the Lincoln Memorial into suburban Virginia in less than two minutes. And parking? Don't bet on it unless you're in the fast lane of the Capital Beltway during rush hour. Little wonder, then, that so many residents and visitors rely on the Washington Metro, the 106-mile rapid transit system that serves the District of Columbia and its inner suburbs. In the first comprehensive history of the Metro, Zachary M. Schrag tells the story of the Great Society subway from its earliest rumblings to the present day, from Arlington to College Park, Eisenhower to Marion Barry. Unlike the pre–World War II rail systems of New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, the Metro was built at a time when most American families already owned cars, and when most American cities had dedicated themselves to freeways, not subways. Why did the nation's capital take a different path? What were the consequences of that decision? Using extensive archival research as well as oral history, Schrag argues that the Metro can be understood only in the political context from which it was born: the Great Society liberalism of the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations. The Metro emerged from a period when Americans believed in public investments suited to the grandeur and dignity of the world's richest nation. The Metro was built not merely to move commuters, but in the words of Lyndon Johnson, to create "a place where the city of man serves not only the needs of the body and the demands of commerce but the desire for beauty and the hunger for community." Schrag scrutinizes the project from its earliest days, including general planning, routes, station architecture, funding decisions, land-use impacts, and the behavior of Metro riders. The story of the Great society subway sheds light on the development of metropolitan Washington, postwar urban policy, and the promises and limits of rail transit in American cities.
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February 2006, Baltimore
February 2006, Baltimore
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Engineering Structures
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This book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present including the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, and the grandest cathedrals. With more than 400 photographs, detailed diagrams and period engravings.
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This book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present including the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, and the grandest cathedrals. With more than 400 photographs, detailed diagrams and period engravings.
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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May 1998, Washington, DC
May 1998, Washington, DC
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The builders : marvels of engineering
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This book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present including the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, and the grandest cathedrals. With more than 400 photographs, detailed diagrams and period engravings.
The builders : marvels of engineering
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This book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present including the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, and the grandest cathedrals. With more than 400 photographs, detailed diagrams and period engravings.
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May 1998, Washington, DC
May 1998, Washington, DC
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Engineering Structures
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Photographs by Colin Baxter.
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Photographs by Colin Baxter.
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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October 1996, Stuttgart
October 1996, Stuttgart
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John Fowler, Benjamin Baker : Forth Bridge
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Photographs by Colin Baxter.
John Fowler, Benjamin Baker : Forth Bridge
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Photographs by Colin Baxter.
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October 1996, Stuttgart
October 1996, Stuttgart
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Engineering Structures
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«Ce livre constitue une tentative d'exposer les principes de la statique dans leur simplicité originelle et de la présenter comme un exercice de logique, un raisonnement dont l'itinéraire n'a pas besoin d'emprunter le raccourci mathématique.» Le fait est que les mystères du fonctionnement des machines, de la solidité des ponts, de la puissance des presses hydrauliques, de(...)
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«Ce livre constitue une tentative d'exposer les principes de la statique dans leur simplicité originelle et de la présenter comme un exercice de logique, un raisonnement dont l'itinéraire n'a pas besoin d'emprunter le raccourci mathématique.» Le fait est que les mystères du fonctionnement des machines, de la solidité des ponts, de la puissance des presses hydrauliques, de(...)
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Petite logique des forces. Construction et machines
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«Ce livre constitue une tentative d'exposer les principes de la statique dans leur simplicité originelle et de la présenter comme un exercice de logique, un raisonnement dont l'itinéraire n'a pas besoin d'emprunter le raccourci mathématique.» Le fait est que les mystères du fonctionnement des machines, de la solidité des ponts, de la puissance des presses hydrauliques, de la stabilité des bâtiments laissent place à l'émerveillement devant la simplicité des principes qui les gouvernent. La science des forces en équilibre, la statique, est la plus ancienne des science modernes et reste la plus importante dans la vie quotidienne. Dans cette brillante présentation, la théorie n'est pas séparée de ses applications anciennes et modernes, ni les idées de leur histoire. Écoutons-donc Archimède, Stevin, Descartes, Galilée, Newton, Torricelli, Pascal nous expliquer la structure des gratte-ciel et des ponts, les mécanismes des grues et des vérins, la résistance des matériaux et les paradoxes de l'hydrostatique. Ce qui s'amorce ici pourrait bien être une nouvelle pédagogie des sciences.
Petite logique des forces. Construction et machines
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«Ce livre constitue une tentative d'exposer les principes de la statique dans leur simplicité originelle et de la présenter comme un exercice de logique, un raisonnement dont l'itinéraire n'a pas besoin d'emprunter le raccourci mathématique.» Le fait est que les mystères du fonctionnement des machines, de la solidité des ponts, de la puissance des presses hydrauliques, de la stabilité des bâtiments laissent place à l'émerveillement devant la simplicité des principes qui les gouvernent. La science des forces en équilibre, la statique, est la plus ancienne des science modernes et reste la plus importante dans la vie quotidienne. Dans cette brillante présentation, la théorie n'est pas séparée de ses applications anciennes et modernes, ni les idées de leur histoire. Écoutons-donc Archimède, Stevin, Descartes, Galilée, Newton, Torricelli, Pascal nous expliquer la structure des gratte-ciel et des ponts, les mécanismes des grues et des vérins, la résistance des matériaux et les paradoxes de l'hydrostatique. Ce qui s'amorce ici pourrait bien être une nouvelle pédagogie des sciences.
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January 1900, Paris
January 1900, Paris
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Engineering Structures
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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with(...)
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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with(...)
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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March 1990, Chicago
March 1990, Chicago
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The Art of Construction: project and principles for beginning engineers & architects
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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
The Art of Construction: project and principles for beginning engineers & architects
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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
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March 1990, Chicago
March 1990, Chicago
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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Ecrits d'ingénieurs
Ecrits d'ingénieurs
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Parce que leur travail est collectif, leurs noms sont le plus souvent inconnus. Mais parce que leurs oeuvres sont souvent grandioses, quelque part ils fascinent. Depuis la fondation de la première école d'ingénieurs, en 1747, leur champ d'action et leurs compétences n'ont cessé de s'étendre. Les routes et autoroutes ont marqué le territoire et le paysage au XXe siècle(...)
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Parce que leur travail est collectif, leurs noms sont le plus souvent inconnus. Mais parce que leurs oeuvres sont souvent grandioses, quelque part ils fascinent. Depuis la fondation de la première école d'ingénieurs, en 1747, leur champ d'action et leurs compétences n'ont cessé de s'étendre. Les routes et autoroutes ont marqué le territoire et le paysage au XXe siècle(...)
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Parce que leur travail est collectif, leurs noms sont le plus souvent inconnus. Mais parce que leurs oeuvres sont souvent grandioses, quelque part ils fascinent. Depuis la fondation de la première école d'ingénieurs, en 1747, leur champ d'action et leurs compétences n'ont cessé de s'étendre. Les routes et autoroutes ont marqué le territoire et le paysage au XXe siècle comme les chemins de fer au XIXe. De la réflexion aux notations anecdotiques, ces ÉCRITS permettent de mieux comprendre une profession qui - que nous le voulions ou non - transforme notre cadre de vie. De Perronet, Premier ingénieur du roi XVIIIe siècle à Freyssinet et Esquillan tout près de nous, il y a une continuité assez remarquable de pensée et d'action au service du bien public.
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Parce que leur travail est collectif, leurs noms sont le plus souvent inconnus. Mais parce que leurs oeuvres sont souvent grandioses, quelque part ils fascinent. Depuis la fondation de la première école d'ingénieurs, en 1747, leur champ d'action et leurs compétences n'ont cessé de s'étendre. Les routes et autoroutes ont marqué le territoire et le paysage au XXe siècle comme les chemins de fer au XIXe. De la réflexion aux notations anecdotiques, ces ÉCRITS permettent de mieux comprendre une profession qui - que nous le voulions ou non - transforme notre cadre de vie. De Perronet, Premier ingénieur du roi XVIIIe siècle à Freyssinet et Esquillan tout près de nous, il y a une continuité assez remarquable de pensée et d'action au service du bien public.
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June 1998, Paris
June 1998, Paris
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Engineering Structures
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This book is intended as a source of inspiration and guiding principles for those who design, commission, or manage airport buildings.
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This book is intended as a source of inspiration and guiding principles for those who design, commission, or manage airport buildings.
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The modern terminal : new approaches to airport architecture
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This book is intended as a source of inspiration and guiding principles for those who design, commission, or manage airport buildings.
The modern terminal : new approaches to airport architecture
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This book is intended as a source of inspiration and guiding principles for those who design, commission, or manage airport buildings.
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February 1998, London
February 1998, London
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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Alte Völklinger Hütte
Alte Völklinger Hütte
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UNESCO has made the Völklinger Hütte, an industrial plant of the late 19th century, a World Cultural Heritage Monument. Photographs by Hans Meyer-Veden.
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UNESCO has made the Völklinger Hütte, an industrial plant of the late 19th century, a World Cultural Heritage Monument. Photographs by Hans Meyer-Veden.
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Engineering Structures
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January 1900, Stuttgart
January 1900, Stuttgart
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Alte Völklinger Hütte
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UNESCO has made the Völklinger Hütte, an industrial plant of the late 19th century, a World Cultural Heritage Monument. Photographs by Hans Meyer-Veden.
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UNESCO has made the Völklinger Hütte, an industrial plant of the late 19th century, a World Cultural Heritage Monument. Photographs by Hans Meyer-Veden.
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January 1900, Stuttgart
January 1900, Stuttgart
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Engineering Structures
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La naissance des gares
La naissance des gares
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Paris a pris son visage actuel au cours de la période 1848-1914 à laquelle est consacré le Musée d'Orsay. Établir des passerelles entre le musée et la ville, rapprocher les oeuvres exposées et celles qui continuent à vivre dans le paysage urbain tel est le but de cette nouvelle collection de guides illustrés. Chaque titre propose, hors des sentiers battus, des promenades(...)
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Paris a pris son visage actuel au cours de la période 1848-1914 à laquelle est consacré le Musée d'Orsay. Établir des passerelles entre le musée et la ville, rapprocher les oeuvres exposées et celles qui continuent à vivre dans le paysage urbain tel est le but de cette nouvelle collection de guides illustrés. Chaque titre propose, hors des sentiers battus, des promenades(...)
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January 1900, Paris
January 1900, Paris
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La naissance des gares
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Paris a pris son visage actuel au cours de la période 1848-1914 à laquelle est consacré le Musée d'Orsay. Établir des passerelles entre le musée et la ville, rapprocher les oeuvres exposées et celles qui continuent à vivre dans le paysage urbain tel est le but de cette nouvelle collection de guides illustrés. Chaque titre propose, hors des sentiers battus, des promenades autour d'un thème commun pour prolonger la visite du Musée d'Orsay dans les rues de Paris.
La naissance des gares
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Paris a pris son visage actuel au cours de la période 1848-1914 à laquelle est consacré le Musée d'Orsay. Établir des passerelles entre le musée et la ville, rapprocher les oeuvres exposées et celles qui continuent à vivre dans le paysage urbain tel est le but de cette nouvelle collection de guides illustrés. Chaque titre propose, hors des sentiers battus, des promenades autour d'un thème commun pour prolonger la visite du Musée d'Orsay dans les rues de Paris.
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January 1900, Paris
January 1900, Paris
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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Manhattan skyscrapers
Manhattan skyscrapers
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From Louis Sullivan's Bayard-Condict Building of 1898 on Bleeker Street to the Conde Nast tower currently rising above Times Square, "Manhattan Skyscrapers" lavishly presents over a hundred years of New York's most interesting and important tall (...)
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From Louis Sullivan's Bayard-Condict Building of 1898 on Bleeker Street to the Conde Nast tower currently rising above Times Square, "Manhattan Skyscrapers" lavishly presents over a hundred years of New York's most interesting and important tall (...)
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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August 1999, New York
August 1999, New York
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Manhattan skyscrapers
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From Louis Sullivan's Bayard-Condict Building of 1898 on Bleeker Street to the Conde Nast tower currently rising above Times Square, "Manhattan Skyscrapers" lavishly presents over a hundred years of New York's most interesting and important tall buildings. Author Eric P. Nash profiles familiar skyscrapers such as the Woolworth Building, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the World Trade Towers, the AT (now Sony) Building, and the Seagram Building, while also championing several often-overlooked yet significant structures, such as the McGraw- Hill, the Metropolitan Life Insurance, and the Fred F. French Buildings.
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From Louis Sullivan's Bayard-Condict Building of 1898 on Bleeker Street to the Conde Nast tower currently rising above Times Square, "Manhattan Skyscrapers" lavishly presents over a hundred years of New York's most interesting and important tall buildings. Author Eric P. Nash profiles familiar skyscrapers such as the Woolworth Building, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the World Trade Towers, the AT (now Sony) Building, and the Seagram Building, while also championing several often-overlooked yet significant structures, such as the McGraw- Hill, the Metropolitan Life Insurance, and the Fred F. French Buildings.
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August 1999, New York
August 1999, New York
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
