The Man Who Built Washington - Life of John McShain

by Carl M. Brauer

The book features a unique look at the life and work John McShain with lots of interesting information, nicely illustrated with many B&W photos, and exhaustive research. John McShain (December 21, 1896 – September 9, 1989) was a highly successful American building contractor known as "The Man Who Built Washington".

Copyright 1996

Pages: 298 pages

Publisher: Hagley Museum & Library

The hardcover book measures approx. 9 by 6 inches. The cover is in nice shape with some light wear, scuffing, and rubbing, missing a dustjacket. The spine end is good. The boards and corners are in nice shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong, some minor pulling on the hinges. The pages are bright and clean with some very minor wear and foxing, name in pen on ffep, book is nice. Shipping weight is 6 pounds