Lectures in History
Late-19th Century Development of Skyscrapers
2018-06-02T20:00:07-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYWRiXC8yMDE4MDYwMjIwMDExOTAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late-19th century. First, Professor Garb examined the economic, political and cultural forces that fueled the boom in their construction. Later in the class, Professor Mumford looked at the urban planning trends and technical advancements that made skyscrapers both possible and practicable.
Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late…
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Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late-19th century. First, Professor Garb examined the economic, political and cultural forces that fueled the boom in their construction. Later in the class, Professor Mumford looked at the urban planning trends and technical advancements that made skyscrapers both possible and practicable. close
Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late… read more
Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late-19th century. First, Professor Garb examined the economic, political and cultural forces that fueled the boom in their construction. Later in the class, Professor Mumford looked at the urban planning trends and technical advancements that made skyscrapers both possible and practicable. close
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