The Structure Of Skyscrapers In America 1871-1900 by Donald Friedman
SKU: B-000405

The Structure Of Skyscrapers In America 1871-1900

Author: Donald Friedman
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: In good condition. The closed book top page corner has had a bump, causing a bend to some page corners. The pages are otherwise clean and tidy. No writing. No dog ears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Education & Reference History Architecture & Interior Design

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The Structure of Skyscrapers in America 1871–1900 by Donald Friedman is a richly illustrated engineering history that traces how iron and steel framing transformed city skylines. This 442-page paperback from the Association for Preservation Technology International is aimed at adults and young adults curious about American architecture, construction, and preservation.

Friedman, a noted structural engineer, walks readers through the birth of the skyscraper era, blending technical detail with accessible explanations of load-bearing walls, wind bracing, and the evolving building codes that shaped the first high-rises. Clear diagrams and archival photographs make complex concepts easy to grasp for students, professionals, and history buffs alike.

The book is in good, gently read condition: pages are clean and unmarked, the binding is tight, and there is no writing or dog-earing. Minor page-corner bends appear only near the top edge where the closed book was bumped, but the interior remains tidy and smoke-free. A solid reference copy for anyone studying American architecture, engineering technology, or skyscraper history.