The Lost Termini of Berlin : A Biography of the Railway Stations That Shaped the German Capital.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nieuwland, Ilja.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Railroad stations.

Berlin (Germany).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

The Lost Termini of Berlin by Ilja Nieuwland explores the historical evolution of Berlin's railway stations and their profound impact on the city's development. The book delves into the architecture, technology, and societal influences of these stations, tracing how they have shaped and been shaped by the city's turbulent history through various political regimes. Nieuwland provides a detailed narrative that goes beyond traditional railway history, focusing on the human stories and urban transformations associated with Berlin's termini. The book is intended for readers interested in urban history, architecture, and transportation systems, offering insights into how railway stations serve as both gateways and symbols of change in a metropolis. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword

Contents

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1 Introduction: A City to Arrive in

2 Potsdamer Bahnhof: One for the Price of Three

3 The Anhalter: Grand Not So Central

4 Stettiner Bahnhof: Vacation Station

5 Schlesischer Bahnhof: The One That Survived

6 The Stadtbahn: Europe’s Longest Station

7 Hamburger Bahnhof: More than the Sum of its Parts

8 The Görlitzer and Küstriner Stations: A New Generation

9 Lehrter Bahnhof: Triumph and Failure

10 The Beginning And The End of the Line: Berlin’s Dedicated Termini

11 Plans! The Long Road to Hauptbahnhof

12 Further Reading

Table of Figures

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ISBN:

9783111381879

3111381870

OCLC:

1463769487