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How a Train Station Transformed America
Grand Central Publishing
February 2013
On Sale: January 22, 2013
320 pages
ISBN: 1455525960
EAN: 9781455525966
Kindle: B008ASBAOE
Hardcover / e-Book
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Non-Fiction History
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. 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.
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) to the homeless denizens who reside in
the building's catacombs, this is a fascinating and,
exciting look at a true American institution.
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