The Woolworth Building by Day, Vol 12 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- The Woolworth Building by Day, Vol 12 Classic Reprint
- Author
- Edwin A. Cochran
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528079019
- ISBN 13
- 9781528079013
- Item weight
- 254 grams
Discover the Cathedral of Commerce: the Woolworth Building and its skyline-worthy story.
This nonfiction portrait explores the tallest, most beautiful office building in the world, celebrated as a triumph of design, technology, and American ambition. From its height and Gothic detailing to its pioneering safety and elevator systems, the book reveals how a single structure reshaped a city and the way people work, visit, and view New York.
The narrative blends history, engineering, and urban imagination to show how a landmark became a symbol of commerce and progress. It details the building’s location, its expansive observation gallery, and the way light, color, and space are used to create a powerful impression of modern enterprise. Readers will gain a clear sense of the building’s scale, its amenities, and the intricate planning that keeps it running around the clock.- How the tower's height and exterior lighting create a lasting visual impact at day and night
- The careful design of the interior corridors, offices, and public spaces for comfort and efficiency
- Safety features, elevator technology, and the dispatcher system that ensures calm, fast movement
- Insights into the building’s influence on business, architecture, and urban life
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