Chicago Since the Sears Tower; A Guide to New Downtown Buildings

Editore: Inland Architect Press, Chicago, 1990

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Format is 11 inches tall and 5 inches wide. 24 pages plus covers. Illustrations. Fold-out map at building 68. 75 buildings are included. Cover has some wear and soiling. This guide identifies 75 of the more notable projects to put down foundations in downtown Chicago since 1874 (when first published in 1988 it contained 55 entries; The 20 additional projects begun in the succeeding two years illustrated the rate of construction in the late 1980s. The buildings and architecture of Chicago have influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The built environment of Chicago is reflective of the city's history and multicultural heritage, featuring prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Since most structures within the downtown area were destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 (the most famous exception being the Water Tower) Chicago buildings are noted for their originality rather than their antiquity. Chicago is world-famous for its plethora of unique architectural styles, from Chicago Bungalows and Two-Flats to the grand Graystones along Logan Boulevard and Lawndale[disambiguation needed], from the skyscrapers of the Loop as well as a wealth of sacred architecture such as the city's ornate "Polish Cathedrals". Chicago is well known for its wealth of public art, including works by such artistic heavyweights as Chagall, Picasso, Miró and Abakanowicz that are all to be found outdoors. In the 21st century, Chicago has become a leading urban focus for landscape architecture, and the architecture of public places. Building on 19th-20th century legacies of architects such as, Burnham, Frederick Olmstead, Jens Jensen and Alfred Caldwell.…

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Titolo
Chicago Since the Sears Tower; A Guide to New Downtown Buildings
Autore
Molloy, Mary Alice
Editore
Inland Architect Press, Chicago
Anno di pubblicazione
1990
Condizione
Good
Rilegatura
Wraps
Edizione
Second Printing, Revised.

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