The Towers of New York: The Memoirs of a Master Builder is a book written by Louis J. Horowitz that tells the story of a man who dedicated his life to the construction of some of the most iconic buildings in New York City. The book is a memoir that recounts Horowitz's experiences as a master builder, starting from his early days in the construction industry to the completion of some of his most famous works, including the World Trade Center towers.Throughout the book, Horowitz shares his insights into the construction ...
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The Towers of New York: The Memoirs of a Master Builder is a book written by Louis J. Horowitz that tells the story of a man who dedicated his life to the construction of some of the most iconic buildings in New York City. The book is a memoir that recounts Horowitz's experiences as a master builder, starting from his early days in the construction industry to the completion of some of his most famous works, including the World Trade Center towers.Throughout the book, Horowitz shares his insights into the construction process, the challenges he faced, and the innovations he developed to overcome them. He also reveals the personal struggles he faced as a builder, including his battles with city officials, labor unions, and other builders. The book is a fascinating account of the life of a master builder and the impact he had on the city of New York.The Towers of New York is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, the construction industry, or the people who shaped the city's skyline. It is a well-written and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on the building of some of the most famous structures in the world. Whether you are a fan of architecture, engineering, or just love a good memoir, this book is sure to captivate you from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very good in fair dust jacket. Book covers with very faint shelf wear-Previous owner's name inside-Dust jacket in fair condition, with some shelf wear and a small stain and blemish/ Edges with some tears and creases or chipping. 277 p. Includes: illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket (First Edition-1937)-Green cloth; paper title label on spine. HOROWITZ, LOUIS J. (1875 1956), U.S. builder and philanthropist
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 277. Dust jacket spine faded, closed tear on front, price clipped; book covers and spine lightly faded.
