Saturday, March 5, 2011

Skyscrapers by Twyla Jackson

Part of the urbanization of the city during the latter part of the nineteenth century included skyscrapers. With innovations such as steel, elevators, and the telephone, technology allowed for the construction of these tall buildings. Chicago and New York were among the first cities in America to grace their skylines with these buildings. Initially, skyscrapers existed to accommodate the growing cities. Everything from apartments to retail shops to business offices could be home to skyscrapers. Now, they are considered a form a prestige and power.

Howe, Jeffery. (1998). A digital archive of American architecture. Retrieved February 27, 2011



C. Gilbert: Woolworth Building. New York City, 1913. 792'



Hood & Howells: Chicago Tribune Tower. Chicago, 1922-1925. 473'



Starrett Bros & Eken: Empire State Building. New York City, 1934. 1250'



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