The architects and the city
Robert Bruegmann
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The architects and the city
Published
1997
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
540
ISBN-10
0226076954
Description
This book connects architectural history with urban history by looking at the work of a major architectural firm, Holabird & Roche. No firm in any large American city had a greater impact. With projects that ranged from tombstones to skyscrapers, boiler rooms to entire industrial complexes, Holabird & Roche left an indelible stamp on the city of Chicago and, indeed, far beyond. In this volume, the first of two on Holabird & Roche and its successor, Holabird & Root, Robert Bruegmann traces the firm's history from its founding in 1880 to the end of the First World War. Incorporating meticulous research based on the extensive architectural holdings of the Chicago Historical Society, Bruegmann documents the firm's work from the boom years of the 1880s through the period of sustained growth and innovation after the turn of the century. In chapters devoted to topics as diverse as downtown commercial and retail development, business hotels, civil buildings, automobile showrooms, and suburban clubs and housing, Bruegmann creates a sustained historical narrative that considers the profound interdependence of architecture and modern urban life.
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How many pages are in The architects and the city?
This edition of The architects and the city has approximately 540 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The architects and the city?
For most readers, The architects and the city typically takes between 11h 15m and 7h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 135,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for The architects and the city is approximately 135,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The architects and the city?
The architects and the city was written by Robert Bruegmann.
When was The architects and the city published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.