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Morningside Heights: A History of Its Architecture and Development by Dolkart
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Morningside Heights: A History of Its Architecture and Developmen
- Publication Date
- 2001-03-15
- Pages
- 544
- ISBN
- 9780231078511
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
023107851X
ISBN-13
9780231078511
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038271265
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Publication Name
Morningside Heights : a History of Its Architecture and Development
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Subject
United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), History / Contemporary (1945-), Regional, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa)
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Travel, Architecture, History
Series
Columbia History of Urban Life Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
99.2 Oz
Item Length
0 in
Item Width
0 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
Combines recondite research with bare-knuckle history, interweaving the nuts and bolts of neighborhood-building with a messy human drama of rivalry, greed, marketing, bigotry and idealism., "While Dolkart focuses on aesthetics, his analysis of taste and design is informed by a penetrating knowledge of Manhattan's social history. The resulting book, gracefully written and generously illustrated, will appeal to historians, residents, and anyone whose search for scarce parking on the Heights has taken them past buildings which astonish and delight.... Dolkart adeptly explains the social implications behind... artistic decisions.... the work is a remarkable social portrait." -- New York History, "Every town, hamlet, and neighborhood deserves an historical portrait by Andrew Dolkart. His history of Morningside Heights is a magnificent work of scholarship that grows out of a true love of urbanism and a profound respect for the contribution of architects and developers, whether high-minded or not-so, to the vitality of place." -- Robert A. M. Stern, Every town, hamlet, and neighborhood deserves an historical portrait by Andrew Dolkart. His history of Morningside Heights is a magnificent work of scholarship that grows out of a true love of urbanism and a profound respect for the contribution of architects and developers, whether high-minded or not-so, to the vitality of place., While Dolkart focuses on aesthetics, his analysis of taste and design is informed by a penetrating knowledge of Manhattan's social history. The resulting book, gracefully written and generously illustrated, will appeal to historians, residents, and anyone whose search for scarce parking on the Heights has taken them past buildings which astonish and delight.... Dolkart adeptly explains the social implications behind... artistic decisions.... the work is a remarkable social portrait., "Combines recondite research with bare-knuckle history, interweaving the nuts and bolts of neighborhood-building with a messy human drama of rivalry, greed, marketing, bigotry and idealism." -- The New York Times
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
720/.9747/1
Table Of Content
Preface Chronology Introduction 1. At Bloomingdale: The Pre-history of Morningside Heights 2. Building for the Spirit: The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Riverside Church 3. Building for the Body: St. Luke's Hospital and Other Health-Related Facilities on Morningside Heights 4. Building for the Mind I: Columbia University and the Transformation of Morningside Heights 5. Building for the Mind II: The Growth and Expansion of Columbia 6. Building for the Mind III: Barnard College and Teachers College--Women's Education on Morningside Heights 7. Building for the Mind and Spirit: Theological Seminaries and a Musical Institute on Morningside Heights 8. Building for Profit: The Development of a Residential Community on Morningside Heights 9. Afterword: Morningside Heights in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century Appendix: Building List Abbreviations Notes Selected Bibliography Index Photo Credits
Synopsis
The book tells the stories of the excitement surrounding the initial plans for an Episcopal cathedral and the ultimate failure of this grandiose project; the efforts of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to build a rival nondenominational church (Riverside Church); the development of Charles McKim's inspired designs for Columbia's campus; the efforts of Barnard and Teachers College to build impressive campuses adjacent to Columbia; and the later projects of Union and Jewish theological seminaries and the Institute of Musical Art (late the Juilliard School) to erect buildings that would be part of the larger institutional concentration, but world provide each with a unique architectural identity., Morningside Heights, the institutional heart of New York City, is also one of the city's most architecturally distinguished neighborhoods. The high plateau that forms Morningside Heights is geographically isolated within the city and remained largely undeveloped even as neighboring Harlem and the Upper West Side became prestigious residential communities. At the end of the nineteenth century, institutions relocated to the plateau where sizable plots were available at a convenient distance from the built-up city. In 1887 Episcopal Bishop Henry Potter announced plans for the construction of a great cathedral at the edge of the plateau. The cathedral was soon followed by Columbia College and St. Luke's Hospital, which contemplated grand complexes, and by newer institutions such as Barnard College and Teachers College that were intent on establishing a presence in the rapidly growing city. Thus, Morningside Heights became indelibly associated with New York's educational, medical, and religious foundations, and was appropriately dubbed "the Acropolis of New York." In this extensively illustrated book, Andrew S. Dolkart explores the architecturally varied complexes built by these organizations. He traces the successes and failures of each building project, as trustees and supporters struggled to raise funds in order to construct great campuses in a city where residents were not always generous in their support of such endeavors. Commissioning designs from some of city's and the nation's leading architects, the Morningside Heights institutions created a richly diverse ensemble of buildings. The book tells the stories of the excitement surrounding the initial plans for an Episcopal cathedral and the ultimate failure of this grandiose project; the efforts of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to build a rival nondenominational church (Riverside Church); the development of Charles McKim's inspired designs for Columbia's campus; the efforts of Barnard and Teachers College to build impressive campuses adjacent to Columbia; and the later projects of Union and Jewish theological seminaries and the Institute of Musical Art (late the Julliard School) to erect buildings that would be part of the larger institutional concentration, but world provide each with a unique architectural identity. Dolkart also traces the history of the surrounding residential neighborhood, providing the first comprehensive analysis of the design and construction the early-twentieth-century speculative apartment houses that typify so many New York neighborhoods. Based on extensive research and incorporating more than 200 photographs, Morningside Heights will appeal to anyone interested in architecture, urban development, or the history of New York City, as well as those associated with the neighborhood or its institutions.
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- e***d (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book had damage at the top of the spine and an accurate image was not provided before I made the purchase (only a generic cover image), but the book was in otherwise acceptable condition. I applied tape to prevent further damage. It would have been nice if a more accurate photo was provided beforehand.
- m***m (2281)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (42)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (93)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.