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Skyscrapers
The symbol of growth in China and India of the early 21st century is the proliferation of skyscrapers. This was also the symbol of urbanization in the early 20th century U.S. How did this come about? …
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The symbol of growth in China and India of the early 21st century is the proliferation of skyscrapers. This was also the symbol of urbanization in the early 20th century U.S. How did this come about? …
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Ryerson and Burnham Archives, The Art Institute of Chicago - Manuscript/Typescript written by architect Jenney, William Le Baron highlights “Chicago Construction” or “Steel Skeleton Constructio…
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Photograph of the Tacoma Building and George A. Fuller. George A. Fuller wanted to solve the problem of load-bearing capacities, and in 1889, he built the 13-story Tacoma Building, completely with Bes…
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Article from The Iron Age, October 11, 1900, page 16-18, that highlights the construction of a Bessemer Plant in Youngstown, Ohio. Visit Source 1 Visit Source 2 Download PDF…
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Patent, by African American inventor Alexander Miles, for new and useful improvements in elevators. The patent relates to mechanisms for closing the openings to the shafts of passenger and freight ele…
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Article that highlights the history and development of the electric elevator. Visit Source Download PDF…
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When was the last time you lived without electric lights? Maybe a thunderstorm, hurricane, or blizzard caused a power outage in your neighborhood. Maybe you live in a village without electric lights. …
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An advertisement for the Rural Electrification Administration and a photograph showing an ERA electric meter on the side of a farmer's house. Download PDF Visit Source 1 Visit Source 2 …
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Images of old oil lamps from 1840 and 1840. Whale oil lamp, c. 1840. Mrs. Sauer putting oil in lamp, Cavalier County, N.D, Oct. 1940. Download PDF Visit Source 1 Visit Source 2 …
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Photographs of Luna Park in Coney Island, NY at night showcasing the spectacular lighting. Download PDF Visit Source…
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