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A separate 200-page section provides construction dates and images for every known building taller than nine stories erected in the United States between 1871 and 1900—a total of 443 individual buildings, both extant and demolished, in 36 cities all across the country, from Boston and New York to San Francisco. This definitive new book is essential reading—and an unrivaled reference—for anyone who is interested in early skyscrapers and in identifying the more than 300 engineers, architects, and contractors who designed and built them. For a limited time, you can also order an attractive bookplate for your copy of The Structure of Skyscrapers in America. With the author’s signature and the APT logo, your copy is sure to become a collector’s item. The bookplate will be mailed separately. Donald Friedman, co-founder of Old Structures Engineering, has 30 years of experience as a structural engineer, working on both the construction of new buildings and the renovation of existing structures. He has taught at the Pratt Institute, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. He has written numerous articles for technical publications and five books on construction, renovation, and engineering. Donald Friedman, The Structure of Skyscrapers in America, 1871–1900: Their History and Preservation. Soft cover, 450 pages, 539 illustrations. ISBN 978-0-9986347-1-5. Oct. 2020 publication date. $55.00, plus $9.50 s/h
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Wild Onions: A Brief Guide to Landmarks and Lesser-Known Structures in Chicago’s Loop - SOLD OUT! Wild Onions: A Brief Guide to Landmarks and Lesser-Known Structures in Chicago’s Loop offers information about the history and architectural design of more than 175 buildings in downtown Chicago, including iconic structures as well as often-overlooked examples of the city’s distinctive architecture. The guide was originally prepared for attendees at the APT annual conference in Chicago in 1989, and has been updated twice since original publication. The current (2014) edition includes archival images as well as photographs by noted Chicago architectural photographer Leslie Schwartz. Wild Onions is a useful pocket guide to architecture in the central city, and a good overview of Chicago’s history and buildings for reference during a self-guided walking tour (map included), in person or in virtual format. $5.00, plus s/h.
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