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DK - 100 events that made history. Episode 36, The first skyscraper / produced by Makematic.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jenney, W. L. B. (William Le Baron), 1832-1907.
- Jenney, W. L. B.
- Skyscrapers--History.
- Skyscrapers.
- Architecture--History.
- Architecture.
- Architects--United States.
- Architects.
- Genre:
- Educational films.
- Short films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (2 minutes)
- Other Title:
- 1st skyscraper
- Events that made history. The first skyscraper
- First skyscraper
- Place of Publication:
- Belfast, Northern Ireland : Makematic, 2024.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Architect William Le Baron Jenney's design for the Home Insurance Building in 1885 was inspired by the strength of a birdcage, and was the first of its kind. He pioneered the construction of skyscrapers, which transformed urban landscapes forever.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 12, 2024).
- OCLC:
- 1455640760
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