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
Language: English


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

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
Dilts, James D.
González-García, A. César
Heathcott, Joseph
Roth, Matthew W.
Schlichting, Kurt C.
Ash, Fred
Journals
Railroad History
Journal of Design History
Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry
Publishers
University of Minnesota Press
Arcadia Publishing
Indiana University Press
Johns Hopkins University Press
Ohio University Press
University Press of New England
Concepts
Railroad Stations
Railroads
Land transportation
Architecture
Urban planning
Pictorial works
People
Wilgus, William J.
Fuller, Richard Buckminster
Geddes, Norman Bel (1893-1958)
Ferriss, Hugh (1889-1962)
Time Periods
20th century
19th century
20th century, early
21st century
20th century, late
Places
United States
Chicago (Illinois, U.S.)
New York (U.S.)
Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Germany
New York City (New York, U.S.)
Institutions
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Erie Railroad Company
Long Island Rail Road Company
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