SKU: B-000405

The Structure Of Skyscrapers In America 1871-1900

Author: Donald Friedman

Special Features: Illustrated

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.

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Donald Friedman’s illustrated hardback, The Structure of Skyscrapers in America 1871-1900, charts the birth of the American skyscraper through rare photos and clear engineering analysis. This 442-page reference is a go-to for architecture buffs, preservationists, and students of construction history.

The book shows only gentle shelf wear: the top page corners have a light bend from a bump, yet every page remains clean, unmarked, and tightly bound. No writing, dog-ears, or smoke odor—just a well-cared-for copy ready for your library.

Richly illustrated with photographs and technical drawings, the volume explains how iron, steel, and masonry advanced to create the first high-rise skylines. Friedman’s authoritative text makes complex structural ideas accessible to adult and young-adult readers alike.

Published by the Association for Preservation Technology International in 2020, this non-fiction textbook doubles as an engaging history lesson on American architecture. Grab this affordable used edition and explore the engineering marvels that reshaped cityscapes across the nation.

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