The rise and fall of Pennsylvania Station / Gregory Bilotto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bilotto, Gregory, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Railroad stations--Pictorial works--New York (State).

Railroad stations.

Pennsylvania Station (New York, N.Y.)--Pictorial works.

Pennsylvania Station (New York, N.Y.).

Pennsylvania Station (New York, N.Y.)--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : History Press, [2021]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781439671931

1439671931