Autobiography of a skyscraper : the story of Chicago's 1000M and those who built it /

"Building a skyscraper requires more than steel and concrete--it takes a wide array of people, each with their particular skills. In Autobiography of a Skyscraper, legendary developer Francis Greenburger offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the construction of Chicago's 1000M...

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Main Authors: Greenburger, Francis, 1949- (Author), Paley, Rebecca (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : OR Books, [2025]
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Summary:"Building a skyscraper requires more than steel and concrete--it takes a wide array of people, each with their particular skills. In Autobiography of a Skyscraper, legendary developer Francis Greenburger offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the construction of Chicago's 1000M tower, describing the way almost 1,000 people--from concrete workers to concierges, architects to investors--transformed an empty lot into a 74-story landmark"--
Physical Description:317 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans (some color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781682195161
1682195163