Architecture

The 1930's was a great time for architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright was a great contributions to architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright introduced the Cathedral ceilings, built in furniture and lighting, casement windows, carports, massive fireplaces, and split-level ranches. Wright would also blend his architecture into the enviroment, didn't use posts or columns, and sometimes his architecture was too abstract to be useful. One Building that he built in the 1930's was Falling Water.

Before Falling Water was built another man, William Van Alen, built the Chrysler Building in New York, New York. It is owned by Abu Dhabi Investment Council. It is still used today for business. It was the world's largest building from 1930-1931.It was a popular example of an art deco.

The Golden Gate Bridge, made by Joesph Strauss, completed in 1937 it was a 35 million dollar project. It weighs 894,500 tons. It is 90 ft. wide and 1.7 miles long. Through October 30, 2002, the Golden Gate Bridge has been crossed 1.75 billion times.

The Empire State Building made by Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon. Began building in 1929 finished building it in 1931. It is 381 meters long and has 102 floors. It cost 40.9 million dollars to build. Was the tallest building in the world for 40 years from 1932-1972. Used alot of labor during the depression which gave alot of people jobs during this time. In 1945 a US B-25 Plane crashed into it.