Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stem), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1943) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant period leading up to the Great Depression. The firm's bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles, as translated into American practice, reflected the cultural, social, and ...
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Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stem), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1943) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant period leading up to the Great Depression. The firm's bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles, as translated into American practice, reflected the cultural, social, and business aspirations of the country's ruling class.Illustrated with Jonathan Wallen's stunning new color photographs and with historic photographs, drawings, and plans, The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore is the first book to examine exclusively the scope of the firm's rich and varied body of work. In addition to Grand Central Terminal, Warren & Wetmore was responsible for some of New York's most memorable buildings, including the New York Yacht Club, grand mansions for such prominent clients as the Vanderbilts, and a number of luxurious early apartment buildings and hotels. During a period of rampant building activity, the firm was instrumental in shaping New York's expanding cityscape with its office buildings in Terminal City and setback towers. Its hotels and resorts nationwide set an unprecedented level of comfort and luxury for America's leisure class, guiding the direction of the modern-day hotel. The reconstruction of the university library in Louvain, Belgium-Warren's most prized commission-held the international spotlight after World War I. The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore includes a catalogue raisonn??? and an employee roster, and is the definitive source about a practice that made an indelible imprint on the American landscape.
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VG-(ex-library w/ stamps to textblock edges, internal stamps, usual markings, etc. wear & indentations to cover edges. slight spine lean. interior clean. dustjacket taped to cover edges) Amish blue cloth, white & blue & color illus. dust jacket, 256 pp., many BW and color illus. From a college library. Due date slip has one removal stamp. A nice copy. Photo is of a previous copy from our collection. "During the first three decades of the twentieth century, Warren & Wetmore was one of the most successful and prolific architectural practices in America. Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stern), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1941) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant period leading up to the Great Depression. The firm's bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles, as translated into American practice, reflected the cultural, social, and business aspirations of the country's ruling class....[This] is the first book to examine exclusively the scope of the firm's rich and varied body of work." (dj).
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VG. shelf-wear to lower cover edges. back cover flyleaf has light ink staining/smudging. textblock fore-edge has staining that affects back pg edges, does not mar text or illustrations. dustjacket has edge-wear; price sticker back cover. Amish blue cloth, white & blue & color illus. dust jacket, 256 pp., many BW and color illus. "During the first three decades of the twentieth century, Warren & Wetmore was one of the most successful and prolific architectural practices in America. Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stern), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1941) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant period leading up to the Great Depression. The firm's bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles, as translated into American practice, reflected the cultural, social, and business aspirations of the country's ruling class....[This] is the first book to examine exclusively the scope of the firm's rich and varied body of work." (dj).
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Quarto. 256 pp; 40 color & 300 duotone photographs. Cloth with dustjacket. A new, unused copy. At the turn of the 20th century, Beaux-Arts-trained Whitney Warren and lawyer Charles D. Wetmore put their stamp on New York City with Grand Central Terminal. Their mansions, clubs, hotels, apartment houses, and office buildings were powerful emblems of the era.
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***Signed by author. Good hardcover copy with jacket, solid binding, mild to moderate reading/age wear, jacket has some mild edge wear, may have ex owner inscription and/or some light markings. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
