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Advent of the Skyscraper

Professor Thomas Leslie talked about the changes in late 19th century architecture design and technology that allowed buildings to be built … read more

Professor Thomas Leslie talked about the changes in late 19th century architecture design and technology that allowed buildings to be built taller and incorporate more glass to let in light. This was a class from the course “Big and Tall: Construction History from the Pyramids to the Burj.” close

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Advent of the Skyscraper

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Program ID:
323900-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Ames, Iowa, United States
First Aired:
May 16, 2015 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Oct 25, 2018 | 6:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • May 16, 2015 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 17, 2015 | 12:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 24, 2015 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 24, 2018 | 11:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 25, 2018 | 6:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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