Greenburg's account of the 1978 Citicorp Center crisis highlights the structural flaw in the 59-story Manhattan skyscraper that posed collapse risks. Engineer William LeMessurier's confession and subsequent efforts to rectify the situation amidst impending severe weather show a remarkable commitment to public safety. The book explores intricate design decisions and their broader implications during economic difficulties in New York City. It captures a unique era while illuminating the collaborative efforts of a diverse range of professionals in confronting and mitigating a looming disaster.
Greenburg details the decisions that led to the vulnerability... unexpected ways the building's unique design... affected with a one in 16 chance of collapse.
He also follows the summer 1978 race to fix the building before the autumn arrival of hurricane-level winds...
Doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects... that have a social obligation to society.
It's a thrilling saga of a disaster averted by dedicated professionals.
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