Monthly Archives: June 2013

My favorite Building

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Catherine Brito

The Seagram Building During our walking tour in Midtown Manhattan we had the opportunity of personally visualize some of the buildings that we had discussed in class. By looking at their features and aspects more closely, coming near or even … Continue reading →

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True To It’s Name

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Baljinder

  During the walking tour of Midtown Manhattan there were many interesting buildings and sites to view. One of my select favorites was the St. Bartholomew’s Church. Out of the many exciting structures that exist, this is one of my … Continue reading →

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My Favorite … (revised)

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Diana Gonzaga

One of my favorite buildings in New York City is the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.  I’ve never gone inside the building but I’ve seen it from the outside.  What catches me about this building is … Continue reading →

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My New York (revised)

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Diana Gonzaga

Fast paced environment, a lot of stress, tons of people which include tourists, tall buildings, numerous train lines and yellow taxi cabs are just a few of the things that come to mind when I think of New York City.  … Continue reading →

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Visual Illustration of How We Built New York

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Susan Mani

In order to find a movie for the Digital New York, I decided to find something related to “A History of New York City” class. Before taking this class I had no idea about the big things happened to Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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One of My Favor Building in New York City

Posted on June 25, 2013 by peperuiznoriega

One of My Favor Building in New York City ( Rockefellers Center ) One of the most remarkable buildings in NYC which represents the American power all over the world must be the Rockefeller’s center building.  Building was made to … Continue reading →

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The Bessemer Process

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Diana Gonzaga

What is the Bessemer process?  The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive process which mass produced steel.  The Bessemer process was invented by an English man in the mid 1800’s.  He put a patent on it in 1855.  This process … Continue reading →

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Timber Framing

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Diana Gonzaga

Hewn: to chop or cut something (esp. wood) with an ax, pick or other tool Heavy hewn timber framing dates back to before the Dutch Provincial Era in the 1600’s.  It was the most common, well the only way people … Continue reading →

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Rockefeller Center

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Susan Mani

Rockefeller Center. We had two amazing walking tour during the summer semester which made me to have a different look to the Manhattan and the New York City. I’m living in Manhattan for one year and during the last year … Continue reading →

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Your favorite style or building you like.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Susan Mani

Your favorite style or building you like. When it comes to the different styles in architecture, I really can’t say which one is my favorite. By thinking about all the styles, I can say they all have their own beauties … Continue reading →

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