First Skyscrapers

Amelia Khatri · AI

Peb 2025 · Publifye AS

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First Skyscrapers explores the birth of these iconic structures and their transformative impact on urban environments. The book argues that skyscrapers emerged not just from technological advancements like steel-frame construction, but as a direct response to escalating land values and rapid urbanization in the 19th century. Discover how the invention of the elevator played a crucial role in making these towering buildings practical, reshaping cityscapes and redefining urban life.

The book begins by setting the stage with the conditions that necessitated vertical expansion. It then delves into the innovations in construction and elevator technology. Figures like William Le Baron Jenney and Louis Sullivan are examined, highlighting their architectural philosophies and the challenges they overcame in cities like Chicago and New York.

By drawing from architectural plans, engineering reports, and historical accounts, First Skyscrapers offers a comprehensive understanding of how these buildings were conceived and constructed. It reveals how these early skyscrapers left a lasting imprint on urban planning, social dynamics, and our overall perception of city living, making it an invaluable resource for understanding modern urban development.

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