Conceived in the Gilded Age, the Ferry Building opened in 1898 as
San Francisco’s portal to the world—the terminus of the
transcontinental railway and a showcase of civic ambition. In
silent films and World’s Fair postcards, nothing said “San
Francisco” more than its soaring clocktower. But as acclaimed
architectural critic John King recounts, the rise of cars and
double-deck roads severed the city from its beloved structure.
King’s narrative spans the rise and fall and rebirth of the Ferry
Building, introducing colourful figures who fought to preserve its
character (and the city’s soul)—from architect Arthur Page
Brown and legendary columnist Herb Caen to poet Lawrence
Ferlinghetti and Senator Dianne Feinstein. A microcosm of the
changing American waterfront, the saga of the Ferry Building
explores the tensions of tourism and development—and the threat
that sea level rise poses to a landmark that in the twenty-first
century remains as vital as ever.
General
Imprint: |
W W Norton & Co Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
John King
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-324-02032-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-324-02032-6 |
Barcode: |
9781324020325 |
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