Media Index List

Media Index: The Birth of the Skyscraper Section Title & Media Introduction Play Video Read Transcript   Flatiron Building from 33rd Street, New York City (2003). Vincent Aliberto, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Lower Manhattan (c.1910). Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Photograph Collection View Image The First Elevator Play Video Read Transcript   The New York City skyline as seen from the Hudson River (1908). Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division View Image   An illustration of the Equitable Building at Broadway and Cedar Street. Richardson, illustrator. In William Leete Stone, History of New York City from the Discovery to the Present Day (New York: Virtue and Yorston, 1872). Columbia University Libraries View Image The First Elevator: Critical Acclaim Play Video Read Transcript   Elevators to the Observation Gallery, Woolworth Building in The Catherdral of Commerce: The Highest Building in the World, (1916) Andrew Dolkart Collection View Image The First Elevator: Height Sells Play Video Read Transcript   The Tribune Building in A History of Real Estate, Building, and Architecture in New York City During the Last Quarter of a Century (New York: Record and Guide, c. 1898), 556. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   A detail from the Tribune Building in A History of Real Estate, Building, and Architecture in New York City During the Last Quarter of a Century (New York: Record and Guide, c. 1898). Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   Newspaper Row, New York City. Detroit Photographic Co. (1900). Courtesy the Newseum View Image Why Skyscrapers? Play Video Read Transcript   The Tribune Building, New York City, in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (May 1, 1875). View Image Why Skyscrapers?: Early Styles Play Video Read Transcript   The Tribune Building, New York City, in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (May 1, 1875). Image appears in video.   The Potter Building, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A front view of the Potter Building, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Potter Building, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Lincoln Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail of the Lincoln Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Ornamentation around the windows of the Lincoln Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Lincoln Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Why Skyscrapers?: The Corbin Building Play Video Read Transcript   The Corbin Building, in A History of Real Estate, Building, and Architecture in New York City during the Last Quarter of a Century (New York: Record and Guide, c. 1898) 523. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   The Montauk Club, Brooklyn, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Ornamental terra-cotta on the Montauk Club, Brooklyn, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Corbin Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Steel Skeletons Play Video Read Transcript   The Tower Building in A History of Real Estate, Building, and Architecture in New York City During the Last Quarter of a Century (New York: Record and Guide, c. 1898), 468. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   The Woodbridge Building in Process of Construction. in The Architectural Record 7.2 (October-December 1897): 228. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image Steel Skeletons: Changing Values Play Video Read Transcript   The Bowling Green Offices, New York City. Andrew Dolkart, photographer. © Andrew Dolkart View Image   The entrance to the Bowling Green Offices, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail of the entrance to the Bowling Green Offices, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Municipal Building, as seen from City Hall Park, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Municipal Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Civic Fame sculpture by Adolph A. Weinman, which adorns the top of the Municipal Building, New York City (2003). © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Romantic Symbols Play Video Read Transcript   The Flatiron Building, New York City (2003). Vincent Aliberto, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Flat Iron Building, Evening 1912, New York City. Alvin Langdon Coburn, photographer Courtesy George Eastman House View Image   Footage from At the foot of the Flatiron, American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, producer. (1903) Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division Image appears in video.   The postcard, A flat iron is a good thing for doing up skirts, New York City (c. 1912). Andrew Dolkart Collection View Image   A Medusa head, Flatiron Building, New York City (2003). Vincent Aliberto, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A scene with a policeman at the Flatiron Building, New York City, in At the Foot of the Flatiron, American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, producer (1903). Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division View Image   A woman whose skirt is being lifted by the wind in At the Foot of the Flatiron, American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, producer (1903). Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division View Image Romantic Symbols: The West Street Building Play Video Read Transcript   The West Street Building. Wurts Brothers, photographer, in Architecture 16.3, September 15, 1907, plate LXXV. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   A detail from the West Street Building, New York City. Wurts Bros., photographer, in Architecture 15.5, May 15, 1907, plate XL. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   Detail from panoramic photograph New York City skyline from Hudson River (c.1908). Irving Underhill, photographer. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division View Image   Footage from Skyscrapers of New York City, from the North River, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., producer. (1903) Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Paper Print Collection Image appears in video.   The West Street Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Romantic Symbols: Sullivan in New York Play Video Read Transcript   The Bayard-Condict Building, New York City. Andrew Dolkart, photographer. © Andrew Dolkart View Image   The entrance to the Bayard-Condict Building, New York City. Andrew Dolkart, photographer. © Andrew Dolkart View Image   The Bayard-Condict Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The top of the Bayard-Condict Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail of the Bayard-Condict Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Romantic Symbols: Building for Height Play Video Read Transcript   The Park Row Building, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Romantic Symbols: The World's Tallest buildings Play Video Read Transcript   Illustration of the Singer Building in C. Souhami's New York Illustrated (New York: Success Postal Card Co., 1913). Andrew Dolkart Collection View Image   The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's tower at 1 Madison Avenue, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's tower at 1 Madison Avenue, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Romantic Symbols: The Woolworth Building Play Video Read Transcript   The Woolworth Building, New York City. Andrew Dolkart, photographer. © Andrew Dolkart View Image   A detail of the entrance to the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The midsection of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A panoramic photograph of New York City's skyline as seen from the Hudson River (c. 1911). Irving Underhill, photographer. Some buildings are hand drawn in this image. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division View Image Romantic Symbols: The Woolworth Lobby Play Video Read Transcript   Labor by Paul Jenewein, a mural in the lobby of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A ceiling mosaic from the lobby of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Tiffany glass ceiling in the lobby of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail of the ceiling of the Woolworth Building lobby, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A caricature of Frank W. Woolworth, by Tom Johnson. Interior architectural detail, Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Caricature of Woolworth Building architect Cass Gilbert by Tom Johnson. Interior architectural detail, Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Detail on mailbox, lobby of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Lobby of the Woolworth Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The Future of the City Play Video Read Transcript   "King's Dream of New York," Harry M. Pettit, illustrator. In King's Views of New York (New York: Moses King, 1908), frontispiece. Courtesy the Brooklyn Historical Society View Image The Future of the City: The Regulation Debate Play Video Read Transcript   The U.S. Realty Building, New York City (2003).Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Trinity and U.S. Realty Buildings, New York City (c. 1908). G. P. Hall & Son, photographers in C. Souhami's New York Illustrated (New York: Success Postal Card Co.), 1913 Andrew Dolkart Collection View Image   The Trinity Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Future of Trinity Church, an illustration by Arbert Levering in Puck's Monthly Magazine and Almanac (New York: Keppler and Schwarzmann), March 6, 1907. General Research Division, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations View Image   Detail from Future of Trinity Church. Illustration by Arbert Levering. In Puck's Monthly Magazine and Almanac (New York: Keppler and Schwarzmann), March 6, 1907. General Research Division, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations View Image The Future of the City: The Bulkiest Skyscraper in New York Play Video Read Transcript   The Equitable Life Assurance Company Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Equitable Life Assurance Company Building, New York City. Photograph in Valentine's Manual of Old New York, ed. Henry Collins Brown, no. 5, n.s. (New York: Valentine's Manual, 1921). Columbia University Libraries View Image The Future of the City: Social Indicators Play Video Read Transcript   The Equitable Life Assurance Company Building, New York City (2003). . ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail from the Equitable Life Assurance Company's building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Equitable Life Assurance Company Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The Future of the City: Non-Skyscrapers Play Video Read Transcript   J. P. Morgan and Company, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The Future of the City: Banks Play Video Read Transcript   A close-up of the top of the Bowery Savings Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A close-up of the pediment of the Bowery Savings Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The stained-glass ceiling of the Bowery Savings Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The interior of the Bowery Savings Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Apple Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Apple Bank, on Seventy-third Street and Broadway, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Apple Bank, New York City (2002). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New Yor View Image   Ironwork donkey heads on the exterior of the Apple Bank, New York City (2002). Alexis Lloyd, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The First U.S. Zoning Law Play Video Read Transcript   The Nelson Tower, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The Western Union Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The garment district, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The First U.S. Zoning Law: The Heckscher Building Play Video Read Transcript   The Heckscher Building, New York City. (c.1920) Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, Warren and Wetmore Collection View Image   A detail of the top of the Hecksher Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Statues on the Heckscher Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A detail of the Heckscher Building (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image The First U.S. Zoning Law: Experimenting Play Video Read Transcript   "Second Prize—The Chicago Tribune Competition. Eliel Saarinen, Helsingfors, Finland." The Architectural Record (February 1923), 154. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   A detail from "Second Prize—The Chicago Tribune Competition. Eliel Saarinen, Helsingfors, Finland." The Architectural Record (February 1923), 154. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   A detail from "Second Prize—The Chicago Tribune Competition. Eliel Saarinen, Helsingfors, Finland." The Architectural Record (February 1923), 154. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   A detail from "Second Prize—The Chicago Tribune Competition. Eliel Saarinen, Helsingfors, Finland." The Architectural Record, February 1923, 154. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   The Shelton Hotel, New York City, in Architectural Record, 58.1, July 1925, 2. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   A view of the Shelton Hotel, New York City. The Architectural Record, 58.1 (July 1925) 2. "Second Prize—The Chicago Tribune Competition. Eliel Saarinen, Helsingfors, Finland." The Architectural Record, February 1923, 154. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library View Image   The Shelton Hotel, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. ©2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Shelton Hotel, New York, No. 1, 1926, Georgia O'Keeffe. Curtis Galleries, Minneapolis, Minnesota Image appears in video. The First U.S. Zoning Law: The Barclay-Vesey Building Play Video Read Transcript   The Barclay-Vesey Building, New York City, in The Architect (March 1927), 709. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   A detail of the crown of the Barclay-Vesey Building, New York City, in The Architect (March 1927), 711. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   The entrance portal to the Barclay-Vesey Building,New York City, in The Architect (March 1927), 715. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University View Image   Entrance to Barclay-Vesey Building, New York City (c.1990). Andrew Dolkart, photographer. ©Andrew Dolkart Image appears in video. The First U.S. Zoning Law: The Pyramid Look Play Video Read Transcript   The entranceway to the Fred French Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. . © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   The revolving door at the Fred French Building, New York City (2003). © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Fred French Building setbacks, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. Copyright 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   An Assyrian-style ornamental relief on the Fred French Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Allegorical spandrel figure, representing industry on the Fred French Building, New York City. Carlos Zambrano, photographer. Copyright 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   Allegorical spandrel figure, representing architecture, on the Fred French Buiding, New York City, (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. Copyright 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image   A ceiling mural and chandelier in the Fred French Building, New York City (2003). Carlos Zambrano, photographer. © 2003 by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York View Image Conclusion Play Video Read Transcript