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Hugh Ferris drawings, including the captions I’ve only ever seen these sans-caption. They’re actual visual descriptors of the consequences of the 1916 Manhattan Zoning Resolution requiring more setbacks depending on the height of the building (the reason Manhattan has all those terraced skyscrapers). Damn Ferris, you’re good.

Hugh Ferris drawings, including the captions

I’ve only ever seen these sans-caption. They’re actual visual descriptors of the consequences of the 1916 Manhattan Zoning Resolution requiring more setbacks depending on the height of the building (the reason Manhattan has all those terraced skyscrapers). Damn Ferris, you’re good.

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