Higher
A Historic Race to the Sky and the Making of a City
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Word Count
88,000 words, Guess
Page Count
352 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7440831M
- ISBN-139780385506601
- ISBN-100385506600
- OCLC Control Number51984970
- OCLC Control Numberhigherhistoricr000basc
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2003048888
- Goodreads2030267
- LibraryThing61424
Classifications
- LCCNA6232 .B37 2003
Description
New York City in the Roaring Twenties, a battle between America's most creative and most ambitious archtitects, the race to build the world's tallest skyscraper. In 1924, in the vibrant heart of Manhattan, a fierce rivalry was born. Two architects, William Van Alen and Craig Severance (former friends and successful partners, but now bitter adversaries), set out to imprint their individual marks on the greatest canvas in the world -- the rapidly evolving skyline of New York City. Each man desired to build the city's tallest building. Each would stop at nothing to outdo his rival. - Jacket flap.
First Sentence
The lobster shift returned home from a long night of pouring drinks, driving taxis, scrubbing floors, or walking the beat on the mad city streets.
Description
A history of the competitive constructions of the Chrysler Building, the Manhattan Company Building, and the Empire State Building describes the fierce rivalries of their architects and the individuals who supported or thwarted their efforts.
Subjects
Other Editions
- Higher
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