The building of Manhattan / Mackay, Donald A

Contains hundreds of accurate line drawings depicting the growing buildings and infrastructure of Manhattan as it transformed from a small Dutch outpost to a commercial, financial, and cultural metropolis. Illustrates the techniques used to construct dozens of skyscrapers, subways, and bridges.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.