The Building of America: 100 Great Landmarks
- ISBN-10
- 0760733805
- ISBN-13
- 9780760733806
- Category
- Architects and builders
- Pages
- 200
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Author
- Robin Langley Sommer
Description
SMITH TOWER AT A GLANCE : SMITH TOWER “ No money , artistic or architectural skill will be spared in making the edifice a monumental advertisement for Seattle and the Northwest ” - Lyman C . Smith • Built at a cost of $ 1 million ...
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