Famous Skyscrapers in NYC
This building was built in the 1920's and Walker_____ made it.
Chrysler Building
The Brooklyn Bridge has _____ supporting the bridge under water.
2 Caissions
What is the main thing used on Chrysler building.
Steel frames
Brown structure also used for trees.
wood
who was the wife of Washington Robeling?
Emily
This building is a triangle and flat.
Flatiron building
who were the family members who helped build the Brooklyn bridge.
John Robeling, Washington Robeling, Emily Robeling
Hard, gray, can be used on sidewalks.
concrete
holds Bridges up and makes them look tall.
towers
How did John Robeling pass away and what did he do wrong?
tetnaus, put his foot in salt water after boat crushed his foot.
This building was memorable for the Twin towers.
World Trade Center
When did the bridge finish.
May 24, 1883
easy to breaks, when breaks it is sharp.
glass
under ocean has caissons resting on it.
bedrock
How did Washington Robeling die?
Caisson diesease
This building was built in the 1930's and there is a song written about it.
Empire State building
How did John Robeling die?
Foot crushed by ship and got tetanus
In cement can find on playground wall.
stone
people dig to bedrock and stay under ocean
when did John Robeling start designing the bridge?
1867
This building has little legs but tall body.
Citicorp building
How many elephants cross the bridge at the first opening.
21
Added items to make buildings have personality.
decoration
look like string coming from towers
steel wires
what year and date does John Robeling die?
July 22, 1869