The New Ledger Building (1867)

By Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Book Overview

The New Ledger Building (1867) is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, an American physician, poet, and essayist. The book is a detailed description of the construction and architecture of the New Ledger Building, a prominent commercial building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Holmes provides an in-depth analysis of the building's design, materials, and construction techniques, as well as its historical and cultural significance. He also explores the social and economic context in which the building was constructed, and its role in the development of Philadelphia as a major commercial center.The New Ledger Building (1867) is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century architecture and engineering, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American commercial buildings. It is a must-read for architects, engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the built environment.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120908930
• ISBN13: 9781120908933
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"