Nineteen essays, by a diverse group of historians and others who experience and study Gilbert's buildings in their professional lives, detail the intricate rela

American architect Cass Gilbert built many of the major monuments of his generation. Inspired by design throughout the ages, he created buildings for the sites,

Each discussion illuminates different aspects of Gilbert's work, including the administrative structure of his office and his relationship with engineers, contr

A gem of American urban planning history that would become a benchmark in discussions about the shape of the new American city