{"product_id":"milwaukee-in-stone-and-clay-a-guide-to-the-cream-citys-architectural-geology-paperback-softback-9781501774645","title":"Milwaukee in Stone and Clay; A Guide to the Cream City's Architectural Geology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781501774645","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMilwaukee in Stone and Clay\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Guide to the Cream City's Architectural Geology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRaymond Wiggers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781501774645\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 April 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages, 58 b\u0026amp;w halftones, 5 maps, 1 chart - 5 Maps - 1 Charts - 58 Halftones, black and white\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee in Stone and Clay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e follows directly in the footsteps of Raymond Wiggers's previous award-winning book, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago in Stone and Clay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It offers a wide-ranging look at the fascinating geology found in the building materials of Milwaukee County's architectural landmarks. And it reveals the intriguing and often surprising links between science, art, and engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaid out in two main sections, the book first introduces the reader to the fundamentals of Milwaukee's geology and its amazing prehuman history, then provides a site-by-site tour guide. Written in an engaging, informal style, this work presents the first in-depth exploration of the interplay among the region's most architecturally significant sites, the materials they're made of, and the sediments and bedrock they're anchored in. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaymond Wiggers crafted \u003ci\u003eMilwaukee in Stone and Clay\u003c\/i\u003e as an informative and exciting overview of this city. His two decades of experience leading architectural-geology tours have demonstrated the popularity of this approach and the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Notes on the Book's Format, and Tips for Exploring Milwaukee County's Geology\u003cbr\u003e 2. Milwaukee County's Geologic History and Setting\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Geology of Building Materials\u003cbr\u003e 4. Foundations: The Roots of Milwaukee's Big Buildings\u003cbr\u003e 5. Milwaukee: Juneau Town (East Town) and Lake Park\u003cbr\u003e 6. Milwaukee: Menomonee Valley, Kilbourn Town (Westown), Marquette, Avenues West, Concordia, Midtown, and Veterans Affairs; City of Wauwatosa\u003cbr\u003e 7. Milwaukee: Walker's Point, Burnham Park, Lincoln Village, Forest Home Hills, and Lyons Park\u003cbr\u003e 8. Milwaukee: Yankee Hill, Lower East Side, Northpoint, Downer Woods, and Estabrook Park; Village of Shorewood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Northern Illinois University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52608269943064,"sku":"9781501774645","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/milwaukee-in-stone-and-clay-a-guide-to-the-cream-citys-architectural-geology-paperback-softback-9781501774645","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}