Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text trace Manhattan's growth from a tiny Dutch outpost to the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of the world. This book explains construction above and below ground, including excavating subway lines and building bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.
| ISBN: | 9780486473178 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2010 |
| Author: | Donald A Mackay |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | Dover Architecture |
| Genres: |
Architectural structure and design |