Raymond Wiggers

Milwaukee in Stone and Clay

A Guide to the Cream City's Architectural Geology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"A guide to the geology of Milwaukee's natural setting and built landscape, with descriptions of geologically derived building materials of 112 Cream City architectural sites. The book provides in-depth discussions of the origins and significance of many rock types, brick and terra-cotta varieties, and ornamental metal and glass products"--

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cornell University Press
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 221mm x 145mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 388g
• ISBN-13: 9781501774645
• ISBN-10: 1501774646
• Artikelnr.: 68324826

Autorenporträt

Raymond Wiggers is a geologist, science writer, and retired college Earth and life sciences instructor. He is the author of Chicago in Stone and Clay , Geology Underfoot in Illinois, and three other books.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Notes on the Book's Format
and Tips for Exploring Milwaukee County's Geology 2. Milwaukee County's Geologic History and Setting 3. The Geology of Building Materials 4. Foundations: The Roots of Milwaukee's Big Buildings 5. Milwaukee: Juneau Town (East Town) and Lake Park 6. Milwaukee: Menomonee Valley
Kilbourn Town (Westown)
Marquette
Avenues West
Concordia
Midtown
and Veterans Affairs; City of Wauwatosa 7. Milwaukee: Walker's Point
Burnham Park
Lincoln Village
Forest Home Hills
and Lyons Park 8. Milwaukee: Yankee Hill
Lower East Side
Northpoint
Downer Woods
and Estabrook Park; Village of Shorewood