Book ID: CBB001213238

Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America (2013)

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Roberts, Sam (Author)


Grand Central Publishing


Publication Date: 2013
Physical Details: xiv + 303 pp.; ill.
Language: English

Explores the rich history, anecdotes, and inside stories of one of the world's key cultural destinations, which is credited with revolutionizing urban as well as suburban development everywhere.

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Authors & Contributors
Hansen, Peter A.
Deverall, William
Schmeling, Richard L.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society
Sundman, Jim
Luckin, Richard W.
Journals
Railroad History
Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry
Journal of Design History
Publishers
Arcadia Publishing
Branch Line Press
South Platte Press
The Getty Research Institute
Voyageur Press
MidSouth Media, LLC
Concepts
Railroad Stations
Railroads
Land transportation
Architecture
Pictorial works
Technology and culture
People
Ferriss, Hugh (1889-1962)
Geddes, Norman Bel (1893-1958)
Fuller, Richard Buckminster
Wilgus, William J.
Time Periods
20th century
20th century, early
21st century
19th century
Places
United States
Philadelphia, PA
Utica, NY
Birmingham, AL
Roman Empire
Cincinnati (Ohio)
Institutions
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Island Rail Road Company
Erie Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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