This is the story of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, the railway building whose birth, survival and restoration reflect not only the changes that have taken place in America's history, culture and social consciousness but also the critical role architecture plays in the expansion of the city. The book opens with the historical struggle to save Grand Central in the wake of the destruction of Penn Station and in the face of economic forces in the property market. There follows a chronological history of the previous ...
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This is the story of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, the railway building whose birth, survival and restoration reflect not only the changes that have taken place in America's history, culture and social consciousness but also the critical role architecture plays in the expansion of the city. The book opens with the historical struggle to save Grand Central in the wake of the destruction of Penn Station and in the face of economic forces in the property market. There follows a chronological history of the previous two railway stations on the site; the construction of the present building; and some anecdotal human stories, films and radio programmes that involved the great building. Also chronicled is the decline of long-distance rail travel in the United States and the emergence of the Metropolitan Transit Authority as the force behind Grand Central's rebirth. Text and photographs provide a firsthand account of the $400 million restoration.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1350grams, ISBN: 9780393047653.
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VG+/NF. 0393047652. VG+, small stain to lower bottom text block edge in NF DJ.; Illustrated endpapers. Great history of this historic building. Well illustrated with photographs and drawings.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 240 p.
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Very Good in Good jacket. This is the story of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, a remarkable and beautiful building whose birth, survival, and restoration reflect the critical role architecture plays in the expansion of our cities. First edition with full number line. Bound in heavy bright red cloth with gold gilt lettering along the spine. Foxing on the verso of the jacket and the half title page. Jacket has lightly rubbed corners and a 4mm closed tear on the front fold.
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Good in Good jacket. Book Hard bound with dust jacket. damp staining and previous owners stamp to inside flap of dust jacket, otherwise very good. Interior clean and binding tight. [Heavy-Please contact for overseas shipping quote]
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 230 pages; Color photographs and illustrations. B&W photographs and illustrations. Faint speckle on top edge of textblock. Minor curling to DJ front's top edge. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; -Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Fine in fine jacket. Many color and black-and-white illustrations. 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Norton, (2000). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
