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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. A look up at the symbol of the American Century -- the skyscraper, the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism. Climb to the top of the Empire State Bu...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nash, Bruce M. (Producer), Hickey, Matthew P. (Producer), Ellis, Luke (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1999.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Skyscrapers > United States > Design and construction.
Skyscrapers > United States > History.
Civil engineering > History.
Gratte-ciel > États-Unis > Histoire.
Civil engineering.
Skyscrapers.
Skyscrapers > Design and construction.
United States.
Documentary television programs.
History.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. A look up at the symbol of the American Century -- the skyscraper, the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism. Climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center to see how.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 26, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (46 minutes)
Playing Time:00:45:26