| GLASS CITY OF THE FUTURE Pilkington Brothers have developed a scheme for a glass city. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6022 |
| Catalog #: | 23250 | |
| Clip Number: | 23250-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 254 | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:14 - 01:36:20 | |
| Location: | Knightsbridge, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1959 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ARCHITECTURE: Drawings & Models ARCHITECTURE: Experimental / Futuristic CITY PLANNING: Drawings and Models CITY PLANNING: New Towns LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | GLASS CITY OF THE FUTURE Pilkington Brothers have developed a scheme for a glass city. Knightsbridge, London. Geoffrey Jellicoe with glasses and Edward Mills of the RIBA , are seen looking at a model version of a glass city, called Motopia, in which all cars are carried at roof top level, leaving the ground below for pedestrians only. Panning shot over model 'Motopia'. The two men look at the plan drawings. Note: The scheme has been developed by the Glass Age Development Committee, convened by Pilkington Brothers, and has been proposed for a site near Staines, Middlesex. | |
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