Carson Pirie Scott
| Author | : Joseph Siry |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 1988-11-04 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226761363 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226761367 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Carson Pirie Scott by : Joseph Siry
Download or read book Carson Pirie Scott written by Joseph Siry and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1988-11-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long recognized as a Chicago landmark, the Carson Pirie Scott Building also represents a milestone in the development of architecture. The last large commercial structure designed by Louis Sullivan, the Carson building reflected the culmination of the famed architect's career as a creator of tall steel buildings. In this study, Joseph Siry traces the origins of the building's design and analyzes its role in commercial, urban, and architectural history.
