The Chicago school of architecture : a history of commercial and public building in the Chicago area, 1875-1925

Chicago, Ill. : University of Chicago Press, 1965. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Slight foxing to cover and pages. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; ""Revised and enlarged from `The rise of the skyscraper ... 1952'."" Plates incl. sections and plans. Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-225). Revised and enlarged from ""The Rise of The Skyscraper"" : Chicago; University of Chicago Press, 1952. Contents; I. Architecture in the nineteenth century -- II. Chicago : 1871 -- III. New forms in traditional materials -- IV. Jenney and the new structural technique -- V. Burnham and Root -- VI. D.H. Burnham and Company -- VII. Holabird and Roche -- VIII. Adler and Sullivan -- IX. In the wake of the pioneers -- X. Hotels and apartments -- XI. The Chicago School in the twentieth century. Subjects; Chicago School of Architecture. Architecture Indonesia Chicago History. Architecture United States History. Architecture Illinois Chicago History. Architecture. CHICAGO. USA. HISTORY BUILDINGS. FRAMES. SKYSCRAPERS. MULTI STOREY. ARCHITECTURE - United States - history - nineteenth century. ARCHITECTURE - United States - history - twentieth century. CHICAGO SCHOOL - architecture.