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The Bessemer Process
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
Timber Framing
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
Digital New York(http://video.pbs.org/program/american-experience/) a useful tool
PBS.ORG. WEBSITE. 1. The relationship between skyscrapers and gothic cathedrals The term “skyscraper” was coined in the 1880s, shortly after the first tall buildings were constructed in the United States — but the history of tall buildings dates back hundreds … Continue reading
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Assignment: Digital New York
Historically New York City was experienced through personal accounts, newspapers and books. The ideal is to walk the city, observe and experience. Today we have all the resources of the internet. In this assignment, select two digital sources – web site, video … Continue reading