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Manhattan Skyline
2016-08-13T18:49:30-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/78e/20160813192554003_hd.jpgProfessor Jason Barr talked about his book, Building the Skyline: The Birth and Growth of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers. He spoke about the economic history behind the skyscrapers in New York City’s lower and midtown Manhattan and why there’s a gap in the iconic skyline.Professor Jason Barr talked about his book, Building the Skyline: The Birth and Growth of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers. He spoke about the economic history… read more
Manhattan Skyline Professor Jason Barr talked about his book, Building the Skyline: The Birth and Growth of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers. He spoke about the economic history behind the skyscrapers in New York City’s lower and midtown Manhattan and why there’s a gap in the iconic skyline. close
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