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DK - 100 events that made history. Episode 36, The first skyscraper /

Architect William Le Baron Jenney's design for the Home Insurance Building in 1885 was inspired by the strength of a birdcage, and was the first of its kind. He pioneered the construction of skyscrapers, which transformed urban landscapes forever.

Bibliographic Details
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Belfast, Northern Ireland : Makematic, 2024.
Subjects:
Jenney, W. L. B. > (William Le Baron), > 1832-1907.
Skyscrapers > History.
Architecture > History.
Architects > United States.
Gratte-ciel > Histoire.
Architecture > Histoire.
Architectes > États-Unis.
Educational films.
Short films.
Films éducatifs.
Courts métrages.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Architect William Le Baron Jenney's design for the Home Insurance Building in 1885 was inspired by the strength of a birdcage, and was the first of its kind. He pioneered the construction of skyscrapers, which transformed urban landscapes forever.
Physical Description:1 online resource (2 minutes)
Playing Time:00:01:53