Railroad stations : the buildings that linked the nation / David Naylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Naylor, David, 1955-

Series:

Norton/Library of Congress visual sourcebooks in architecture, design, and engineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Railroad stations--United States.

Railroad stations.

Architecture--United States.

Architecture.

United States.

Physical Description:

336 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [2012]

Summary:

The 794 high-quality b&w historical photos showcased here, drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress, chart the architectural development of US railroad stations and offer a portrait of the country's development during a crucial period. An introduction provides an overview of the history and evolution of railroad stations in the US and the role of the railroad in US history. Grouped in seven regional sections, the photos highlight the architectural diversity of the railroads, from humble rural stations to opulent art deco masterpieces. Short captions give information on the subject and location of the photos, photographer, and Library of Congress call number, which can be used to find the image online. Plans, drawings, and maps are also included. The book is accompanied by an online portfolio showcasing all the images for viewing and downloading, which also includes a direct link to the Library of Congress's searchable catalogs and image files online. Naylor is an architectural historian and photographer. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-328) and index.

ISBN:

9780393731644

0393731642

OCLC:

660804851