Built during the proliferation of American skyscrapers in the early 20th century ... deco canon – and indeed that of American 20th century architecture – rests heavily on his astute navigation ...

Their traditions have since inspired the American Left, old and new ... notably Chicago in the first decade of the century. Still, by 1912 or so, most of the cultural radicals of this generation ...

Gould Can 5193: San Francisco Buildings (1922) captures a collection of brief clips showcasing the architecture and streetscapes of early 20th-century San Francisco.