The construction of Pennsylvania Station (1904-1910) was a monumental undertaking equally for the voluminous earth displaced, incredible innovation, and brilliant French-influenced classical architecture, but it also was a quintessential archetype of the Gilded Age. The station reshaped the economic and social fabric of New York by dislodging scores of families and local businesses. It had been built for prestige and grandeur rather than sustainability and prolonged the rivalry with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads, leading to the creation of Grand Central Terminal. Although the... Read More
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The construction of Pennsylvania Station (1904-1910) was a monumental undertaking equally for the voluminous earth displaced, incredible innovation, and brilliant French-influenced classical architecture, but it also was a quintessential archetype of the Gilded Age. The station reshaped the economic and social fabric of New York by dislodging scores of families and local businesses. It had been built for prestige and grandeur rather than sustainability and prolonged the rivalry with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads, leading to the creation of Grand Central Terminal. Although the... Read More
The construction of Pennsylvania Station (1904-1910) was a monumental undertaking equally for the voluminous earth displaced, incredible innovation, and brilliant French-influenced classical architecture, but it also was a quintessential archetype of the Gilded Age. The station reshaped the economic and social fabric of New York by dislodging scores of families and local businesses. It had been built for prestige and grandeur rather than sustainability and prolonged the rivalry with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads, leading to the creation of Grand Central Terminal. Although the station was successful for increasing passenger journeys, the rise of independent travel after World War II and mounting financial losses culminated with its unfortunate demise and eventual destruction. Nevertheless, through the misfortune of demolition emerged the first historic preservation laws, which have saved countless historic buildings, including its Park Avenue rival.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of Rail
Publication Date: 15th February 2021
State: New York
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467105347
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / Pictorial ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Author Bio
Gregory Bilotto, a trained archaeologist, is finishing his doctoral degree in archaeology and art history at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. He is local to the Hudson River Valley and an avid preservationist. His latest book, Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway, was released with Arcadia Publishing in 2015. Frank DiLorenzo is a mechanical engineer and inventor with over four decades of working experience on the railroad, including at Grand Central Terminal. He is also local to the Hudson River Valley and remains active with lifelong service to several community and nonprofit organizations. Images for this book were collected from numerous public and private sources, including libraries, historical societies, individual collections, and the archives of Grand Central Terminal's Frederick Ely Williamson Library.
The construction of Pennsylvania Station (1904-1910) was a monumental undertaking equally for the voluminous earth displaced, incredible innovation, and brilliant French-influenced classical architecture, but it also was a quintessential archetype of the Gilded Age. The station reshaped the economic and social fabric of New York by dislodging scores of families and local businesses. It had been built for prestige and grandeur rather than sustainability and prolonged the rivalry with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads, leading to the creation of Grand Central Terminal. Although the station was successful for increasing passenger journeys, the rise of independent travel after World War II and mounting financial losses culminated with its unfortunate demise and eventual destruction. Nevertheless, through the misfortune of demolition emerged the first historic preservation laws, which have saved countless historic buildings, including its Park Avenue rival.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of Rail
Publication Date: 15th February 2021
State: New York
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467105347
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / Pictorial ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Gregory Bilotto, a trained archaeologist, is finishing his doctoral degree in archaeology and art history at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. He is local to the Hudson River Valley and an avid preservationist. His latest book, Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway, was released with Arcadia Publishing in 2015. Frank DiLorenzo is a mechanical engineer and inventor with over four decades of working experience on the railroad, including at Grand Central Terminal. He is also local to the Hudson River Valley and remains active with lifelong service to several community and nonprofit organizations. Images for this book were collected from numerous public and private sources, including libraries, historical societies, individual collections, and the archives of Grand Central Terminal's Frederick Ely Williamson Library.
