Reading the Skylines of American Cities

Reading the Skylines of American Cities

During the past century, American cities and the skyscraper have evolved together. The skylines of American cities display the interplay of cultural, technological, economic, and political forces that have led to the widespread acceptance of tall buildings. Regional and intraurban variations in numb...

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Veröffentlicht in:Geographical review 1992-04, Vol.82 (2), p.180-200
1. Verfasser: Ford, Larry R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cities
Cities and towns
Corporations
Design and construction
Downtowns
Environmental design
Form
High buildings
High rise buildings
Landmarks
Office buildings
Offices
Public buildings
Residential buildings
Skyscrapers
Social aspects
Tall buildings
Towers
U.S.A
United States
Urban areas
Urban conditions
Urban planning
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Zusammenfassung:During the past century, American cities and the skyscraper have evolved together. The skylines of American cities display the interplay of cultural, technological, economic, and political forces that have led to the widespread acceptance of tall buildings. Regional and intraurban variations in number, location, and effect of skyscrapers are discussed.
ISSN:0016-7428
1931-0846
DOI:10.2307/215431