In this fascinating historical account, Prentiss Webster tells the story of the creation of the iconic City Hall in Philadelphia. Through detailed descriptions of the building process and insightful analysis of the political and social forces that shaped the project, Webster offers a compelling portrait of one of America's greatest architectural achievements. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American architecture or urban planning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.