fifty-one extravagant designs, 1875-1910 Korom, Joseph J. creator text bibliography ncu 2013 monographic eng

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vi, 234 pages illustrations 26 cm "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. Joseph J. Korom, Jr. Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-228) and index. Facades United States Architecture and society United States History 20th century Architecture and society United States History 19th century Decoration and ornament, Architectural United States History 20th century Decoration and ornament, Architectural United States History 19th century Skyscrapers United States History 20th century Skyscrapers United States History 19th century NA2941 K67 2013 720/.4830973 9780786470723 2012050542 pucpr 043013 20191216151624.0 eng