Bibliograph

Grand Central, how a train station transformed America, Sam Roberts ; foreword by Pete Hamill

Type

Label

Grand Central, how a train station transformed America, Sam Roberts ; foreword by Pete Hamill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical information (p. 293-[296]) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Grand Central

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

793579310

Responsibility statement

Sam Roberts ; foreword by Pete Hamill

Sub title

how a train station transformed America

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

The accidental terminal -- Rails vs. rivers -- The Commodore -- The depot -- The station -- The engineer -- Terminal City -- All aboard -- Gateway to a continent -- Saving Grand Central -- The restoration -- The characters -- Commutation -- Secrets of Grand Central -- How it works -- Since 2001 : a space odyssey -- The second century

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