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Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark Kindle Edition

by Anthony W. Robins (Author), NY Transit Museum (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
Packed with extraordinary photos, illustrations, and historical facts, a celebration of the legendary Manhattan rail terminal’s first century.

Opened in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal—one of the country's great architectural monuments—helped create Midtown Manhattan. Over the next century, it evolved into an unofficial town square for New York. Today, it sits astride Park Avenue at 42nd Street in all its original splendor, attracting visitors by the thousands.

This book celebrates Grand Central’s Centennial by tracing the Terminal’s history and design, and showcasing 200 photographs of its wonders—from the well-trodden Main Concourse to its massive power station hidden ten stories below. The stunning photographs, some archival and some taken by Frank English, official photographer of Metro-North Railroad for more than twenty-five years, capture every corner of this astonishing complex.
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    674 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Stewart, Tabori & Chang
  4. Publication date
    December 13, 2016
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    36.4 MB
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Anthony W. Robins, formerly survey director for New York’s Landmarks Commission, has written and lectured about the city’s architecture and history for 30 years. The author of Classics of American Architecture: The World Trade Center and Subway Style, he has written for the New York Times, New York Magazine, and Architectural Record. The New York Transit Museum, located in Brooklyn, collects historical artifacts that illustrate mass transit’s critical role in the region’s economic and residential development since the 19th century.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYXWVYZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stewart, Tabori & Chang (December 13, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 36.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 674 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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Anthony W. Robins is a historian and writer who specializes in the architecture of New York City. He holds a Masters Degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and was the winner of a 1997 Rome Prize. During a 20-year long career at the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, he served as Deputy Director of Research and Director of Survey. He has written for the New York Times, New York Magazine, Preservation, and Architectural Record, among many others. He also lectures nationally and internationally, and has led walking tours of New York for thousands of New Yorkers and visitors to the city. For more information: www.AnthonyWRobins.com

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Customers appreciate the book's pictures, describing it as a gorgeous coffee table book with many photos. The information quality receives positive feedback, with customers noting the plentiful historical ephemera.

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Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, describing it as a gorgeous coffee table book with many photos, and one customer notes that the photos alone are worth the price.

"...Grand Central comes alive in the book's vivid anecdotes and plentiful illustrations. The character sketches of major figures are especially engaging...." Read more

"...The photos are evocative and the text is informative...." Read more

"Great book with lots of pictures and history of an icon." Read more

"...to get a general overview of the terminal's history and enjoy wonderful photos from the past 100 years...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's content, particularly its historical ephemera and behind-the-scenes details, with one customer noting it is written by one of the best known architectural historians.

"One of New York's best known architectural historians offers a comprehensive portrait of one of the world's finest rail terminals...." Read more

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"Fairly thorough explanations of the history of the entire building complex and many rare photographs and drawings not previously published...." Read more

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  • Harry Matthews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you always wanted to know about a legendary landmark
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
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    One of New York's best known architectural historians offers a comprehensive portrait of one of the world's finest rail terminals. From its origins in Paris to its response to 21st-century challenges, the history of Grand Central comes alive in the book's vivid anecdotes and plentiful illustrations. The character sketches of major figures are especially engaging. Tony Robbins, a former Research Director at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, blends lively prose with exhaustive knowledge in a book that is both an entertaining read and an admirable work of scholarship.
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  • Laura A. Cella
    5.0 out of 5 stars My dad loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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    when I gave it to him for his birthday. My grandfather worked at Grand Central so it's always been a special place for us. The book is beautifully made with a tight binding and quality paper. The photos are evocative and the text is informative. Even if you have no personal connection, just enjoy books about American landmarks or NYC history, the book is a great addition.
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  • Jim Braun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice coffee table book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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    Great book with lots of pictures and history of an icon.
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  • Alex Wardrop
    4.0 out of 5 stars Railway station or community centre?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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    I was fascinated because I was unaware of the transformational impact of constructing GCT. I had previously thought of it in railway operational terms and thus compared it to Penn Station. I now understand why it was taken to heart by New Yorkers because it, and its predecessors, were part of New York's development fabric.

    I would recommend this book for students of railways and urban development. Your reading of GCT would still need to be supplemented if you were searching for more detailed railway operational details
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  • T. Nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest station in the world...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013
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    Having grown up in Rowayton, CT...enjoyed many trips on the old NYNH&Hartford Railroad in the 50's. Grand Central Station was just unreal as a young person... Coming into the station turned day into night...all those little "bulbs" barely reflecting where you were. Then off the train with the multitude of travelers, all sorts of noises and sights...and the walk up to the terminal. What a site as you entered... The tall marble ceilings added just a wonderful "echo" to everything...and you just had to stop and take the whole scene in. In those days, Kodak had a huge picture display on one of the far walls...a different scene depending on what time of the year it was. The Christmas one was special to say the least. Now approaching 70...and living in California...recently returned from a Summer trip to New England and New York. Of course it included a train ride from Stamford into Grand Central...and as I entered the terminal (now completely renovated) a wonderful flashback to those wonderful trips to Grand Central 50 years ago. Things change...but Grand Central will always be the greatest train station in the world. T. Nelson
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  • Teris
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a gift for my NY born better half- he was blown away by the book and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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    This was a gift for my NY born better half- he was blown away by the book and it brought back quite a few memories from his youth. One of the best gifts ever !
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  • M-Rod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating look at a "grand" terminal
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013
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    I consider myself a bit of a railroad buff and so I've read many books over the years dealing with railroads, locomotives, stations, builders and more. The books I've read range from in-depth to generic, and provide varying degrees of insight into their assorted subject matters. Where Anthony Robins' excells with his offering is in his ability to create a book that is approachable, if not comprehensive.

    This book is probably not for those seeking an ultimate guide to Grand Central Terminal. However, it is ideal for those who may want to get a general overview of the terminal's history and enjoy wonderful photos from the past 100 years. Even if you don't read much of the text, the photos alone are worth the price of the book.

    I'd recommend the book for anyone with an interest in trains, history and/or New York City.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The pictures. And the description of the entire building of the station.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
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    Very détailled book about the history of this station A lot of pictures and map. I like this
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  • Peter J Maier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice History Book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2013
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    This book is was very interesting with just the right amount of history with great photos. A great way to celebrate Grand Central Terminal's 100th!
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  • Nina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2017
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    Amazing book, my favourite place on the planet ❤️
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  • EMK
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gut, hätte schöner besser sein können!
    Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2020
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    Informativ, zu wenige farbige Fotos der Kunstwerke
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  • Lorraine Dunn
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of a Historic building!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2013
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    A very good book to pick up and read at any time. Full of interesting facts! The photos were magnificent!
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  • JEFFERY PAIN
    4.0 out of 5 stars grand, grand central
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2013
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    a good historical record or an iconic railway station with plenty of background information.

    if you visit its a great place to dine.
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