Architecture Updates: October 21 - 27, 2012

The George Washington Bridge has often been called the busiest in the world—mostly by people in rush hour traffic. Designed by Othmar Ammann and Cass Gilbert, it's neither the longest bridge in the world nor the most lofty in the United States. It's not the oldest suspension bridge or even the only bridge over the Hudson River. But when the GW opened on October 25, 1931, it became a mid-century phenomenon that gave workers the freedom to live in one place and do business in another. Unlike what some politicians may tell you, the bridge came before the boom.

New Pages:

• Guide to Mid-Century Homes, 1930 - 1965
• Where do people live in the U.S.?

Updated Pages:

• Spaceship Earth
• World's Tallest Skyscrapers
• Great Skyscraper Websites
• Tallest Buildings in the World
• Astors' Beechwood Mansion
• Great American Mansions: Hearst Castle
• International Commerce Centre (ICC)
• Top 5 House Style Guides
• Home Styles Guide

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