Burnham of Chicago: Architect and Planner, Second Edition by Thomas S. Hines (En

Description: Burnham of Chicago by Thomas S. Hines, Neil Harris Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Plan of Chicago was designed by Daniel Burnham, coauthored by Edward Bennett and produced in collaboration with the Commercial Club of Chicago, the plan proposed many of the citys most distinctive features. This book is at once both a biography of Burnham and a portrait of the birth and growth of an American city. Publisher Description 2009 marks the centennial of the influential Plan of Chicago. Designed by Daniel H. Burnham, coauthored by Edward Bennett and produced in collaboration with the Commercial Club of Chicago, the forward-thinking plan proposed many of the citys most distinctive features, including its lakefront parks and roadways, the Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier. As a result, by the time he died in 1912, Burnham was one of the most famous architects in America as well as an internationally renowned city planner. Thomas S. Hiness book is at once both a biography of Burnham and a vivid portrait of the birth and growth of an American city. In commemoration of the historic anniversary of Burnhams Plan, this edition of Burnham of Chicago includes a new introduction by American history scholar, Neil Harris. "Indeed, the book as a whole is a model of the balanced portrait, sure of Burnhams importance but always conscious of his failings."—Paul Goldberger, New York Times Book Review"In every sense this is the definitive biography."—Harry Weese, Chicago Tribune "Professor Hines has written what may prove to be an epoch-making book in the study of American civilization."—Reyner Banham, Times Literary Supplement Author Biography Thomas S. Hines is professor emeritus of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. His other books include Richard Neutra and the Search for Modern Architecture and William Faulkner and the Tangible Past: The Architecture of Yoknapatawpha. Details ISBN 0226341720 ISBN-13 9780226341729 Title Burnham of Chicago Author Thomas S. Hines, Neil Harris Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 474 Edition 2nd Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:17203301; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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