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Thirteen Months to Go: The Creation of the Empire State Building

Thirteen Months to Go: The Creation of the Empire State Building

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by Geraldine B. Wagner
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The Empire State Building, a construction feat that to this day invokes awe and wonder, began as a contest between two industrial moguls who craved the status of constructing the tallest building in the world. The building was the center of a "race to the skies" competition between Walter Chrysler, of the Chrysler Corporation, and John Jakob Raskob, creator of General Motors, and coincided with the onset of one of the worst economic downturns in American history — the Great Depression. Thirteen Months to Go encompasses the optimism and potential of 1920s New York. It is a wonderful tribute to the perseverance of New Yorkers and an amazing story of fortitude and ambition. 150 photographs are featured.

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ISBN13: 9781592231058
ISBN10: 1592231055
Language: English
Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr
Publication Year: 2003
Format: Hardcover

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    For history buffs captivated by monumental engineering feats.

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    If you love stories about ambition and resilience, this book is a real treasure. It captures the incredible drive of the 1920s era and the bold spirit of New Yorkers during tough economic times. The vivid photographs and detailed recounting will make you feel like you're right there during the race to build the Empire State Building.
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