Chicago in Stone and Clay

A Guide to the Windy City's Architectural Geology

Autor*innen

• Raymond Wiggers

Parameter

• 344 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau
• Geologie & Mineralogie
• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Exploring the geology of Chicago, this guide delves into the natural and constructed environments of the city. It details the geologically sourced building materials used in 201 architectural sites, offering insights into the origins and significance of various rock types, as well as brick, terra cotta, and ornamental metal and glass products. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the interplay between geology and architecture in the Windy City.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback