Comment> History Lesson.
Dana M. Cohen and Kevin L. Poulin. The Architect’s Newspaper. Two structural engineers explain what they learned while preserving historic masonry. Although New York City is continually evolving, its architecture remains a testament to its rich history. For example, townhouses built from the Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties evoke lavish lifestyles of luxury. Moreover, ornate terra-cotta façades are a