Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B008ASBAOE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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In this celebration of the one hundred year old terminal, Sam Roberts of The New York Times looks back at Grand Central's conception, amazing history, and the far-reaching cultural effects of the station that continues to amaze tourists and shuttle busy commuters. Along the way, Roberts will explore how the Manhattan transit hub truly foreshadowed the evolution of suburban expansion in the country, and fostered the nation's westward expansion and growth via the railroad.Featuring quirky anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information, this book will allow readers to peek into the secret and unseen areas of Grand Central -- from the tunnels, to the command center, to the hidden passageways. A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. With stories about everything from the famous movies that have used Grand Central as a location to the celestial ceiling in the main lobby (including its stunning mistake)
"Well Worth Reading" according to Glenn A. Legge. Having frequently passed through both Penn and Grand Central terminals this book conjured up fond memories of the environments, if not the visits. The purpose of the building when viewed through the lens of its majesty creates unforgettable memories. Of the many thousands of buildings we vi. I love GCT and love this book David Smith I do not live in New York City but have been a frequent visitor since my college days (mid 1960s). I first visited it toward the end of the PennCentral railroad. I witnessed the terminal's decline when one could not venture into the lower gate level and one of my favorate bakeries (located . One the greatest pleasures of visiting NYC 3 or 4 times a WWII son Still reading this, but it is hard to put down. One the greatest pleasures of visiting NYC 3 or 4 times a year is to spend time in Grand Central Station.
Sam Roberts is an urban affairs correspondent and Metro Matters columnist for The New York Times, and, as such, has become something of the face and voice for the city at large. . Sam is frequently heard on NPR. He is the author of numerous books, including The Brother: The Untold Story ofthe Rosenberg Case
Roberts, an urban-affairs correspondent for the New York Times, seems to have a love affair with the place, and he describes the building, evolution, and unique features of the terminal with an infectious passion. This well-done piece of urban history will appeal to both railroad enthusiasts and general readers. --Jay Freeman . The result is an urban landmark akin to a palace as well as a transportation hub. The rebuilding of the terminal was a massive municipal project marshaling the talent and financial resources of leading architects, engineers, and artists. It is, as he notes, a major tourist attraction, the setting for key scenes in many motion pictures, and a center through which an estimated half a million people move each day. From Booklist Grand Central Terminal in New York City owes its current incarnation to a fatal train crash in 1