The Flatiron: The New York Landmark and the Incomparable City That Arose with It Review

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The Flatiron: The New York Landmark and the Incomparable City That Arose with It ReviewAlice Alexiou writes, not only a history of specifically the Flatiron building in New York, but New York's growth in the early 20th century and of the families responsible for building many of the iconic New York landmarks. Her prologue tells of her personal connection to the building. Her grandfather had a part investing in it, purchasing it after WWII for about half of what it cost to build it.
Her writing manner is interesting to read, it captures the growth and spirit of the city, its' slumps, its' businesses and the structure of the buildings themselves.
The building boom of Chicago's influence on New York and the history of the architects, engineers and moguls who invested and built these new skyscrapers is well done. Many stories are included that give the spirit of the times, such as the situation of renting chairs in parks to avoid unacceptable companions and the resulting protests that followed. The lives of the builders and their families are examined, especially that of Harry Black. The good and bad of the unions are included, as are the amazing mechanics of these huge structures of the early 1900's. Construction details are given - riveters tossing hot rivets like baseballs. Fire safety and building codes were a prime concern of New Yorkers and they are covered as are the effects of wind, especially on and created by a freestanding triangular structure such as the Flatiron.
The epilogue gives a much appreciated summing up of most of the people mentioned in the book, even including the wind which is not as strong as in years before because of taller buildings being built nearby.
This is a book that would be of interest to anyone who loves the city of New York, American history or architecture.The Flatiron: The New York Landmark and the Incomparable City That Arose with It Overview

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