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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us on a fascinating journey through the construction and dedication of a grand architectural feat: the first building in America built specifically for a professional engineering society. The author provides a detailed account of the planning, design, and construction of the American Society of Civil Engineers' headquarters in New York City, completed in 1898. The text is a captivating chronicle of the challenges and triumphs faced in creating a structure that would not only serve as a functional space for a growing professional organization but also reflect the prestige and importance of the engineering profession. The author meticulously describes the building's location, its construction, and its various rooms and functions. He even includes a description of the building's unique features, like its heating system and the innovative storage solutions for the Society's vast collection of publications. Beyond the technical details, the book also explores the social and cultural significance of the Society House, highlighting its importance as a gathering place for engineers and its role in promoting the advancement of the field. The book offers a valuable glimpse into the evolution of the engineering profession in America at the turn of the 20th century and provides insights into the aspirations and ideals of those who sought to build a lasting legacy for their profession. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

paperback. Condizione: Good. Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, GPO, Washington, 1905, 9"x6" wraps, 204pp. 2 plates, museum duplicate stamp, lacks covers, ow G $.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 204 p. WATER-SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION PAPERS ; 130.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. vi + 283 p. WATER-SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION PAPERS ; 172.