Carson Pirie Scott: Louis Sullivan and the Chicago Department Store FROM THE PUBLISHER
Louis Sullivan And The Chicago Department Store: Long recognized as a Chicago landmark, the Carson Pirie Scott Building also represents a milestone in the development of architecture. The last large commercial structure designed by Louis Sullivan, the Carson building reflected the culmination of the famed architect's career as a creator of tall steel buildings. In this study, Joseph Siry traces the origins of the building's design and analyzes its role in commercial, urban, and architectural history.
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Handsomely illustrated with period photos and architectural drawings, Siry's meticulous study of the landmark Chicago building, the last large commercial structure designed by Sullivan, traces the origins of the building design and analyzes its role in urban and architectural history. Includes a selective bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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