Korom, Joseph J. <br/><br/>
Skyscraper façades of the Gilded Age  fifty-one extravagant designs, 1875-1910  txt 
Joseph J. Korom, Jr. 
 - vi, 234 pages  illustrations  26 cm  book 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-228) and index. 
<br/><br/> "This book about the design of America's most extravagant early skyscrapers includes biographies of noted architects and the aristocrats who financed America's first skyscrapers, discusses the influences of European aesthetic values in America--and scandals, rogues, and class distinctions. Interpretations by contemporary critics are sprinkled throughout the text"--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780786470723  
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012050542 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Facades--United States.<br/>Architecture and society.--History--United States--20th century.<br/>Architecture and society.--History--United States--19th century.<br/>Decoration and ornament, Architectural--History--United States--20th century.<br/>Decoration and ornament, Architectural--History--United States--19th century.<br/>Skyscrapers--History--United States--20th century.<br/>Skyscrapers--History--United States--19th century.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>NA2941  / K67 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>720/.4830973