Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1627887784
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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From the railway's beginnings, the station building, itself, had civic importance greater than ordinary structures. Let historian Brian Solomon show you how beautifully it filled that role. Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals is a unique book about some of the finest, most interesting, and most famous railway stations. Contemporary photographs, historic images, and postcard views provide an in-depth look at the architectural gems that dot the railroad landscape. The railway station has a special role in people's lives. Stations have served as the gateway to the world's great cities and the point of contact for remote towns. The inherent nature of the station is different from that of other buildings; it is an entrance, an exit, a place to rest, and a stop along the way. It can be the first thing a traveler sees and the last memory of a favorite city. Facing both the street and the tracks, the station is naturally a point of departure and a face of the city it serves. Brian Solomon, one of today's most accomplished railway historians, leads you through a one-of-a-kind exploration of the history and architecture of depots, stations, and terminals.
Author: Hans Halberstadt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760705414
Category : Railroad stations
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Time has run out for many railroad terminals and depots, but their history and photos of dozens of these buildings is presented here.
Author: John Albert Droege
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Railroad stations
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Construction and maintenance details - Through or side stations - Passenger terminal operation - The ticket office - Train indicators - Small stations - Passenger trains and terminals of foreign countries - Electrification - Statistics of passenger service.
Author: Frederic Adrian Delano
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad stations
Languages : en
Pages : 30
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Author: Joseph P. Schwieterman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982315699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Take an historical tour of Chicago's railroad stations, airports, bus depots and steamship wharves. Showcasing great icons of transportation, Schwieterman illustrates why the "Windy City" so richly deserves its reputation as America's premier travel hub.
Author: Justin W. Strickland
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738568089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Long before Glenn Miller made the world-famous "Chattanooga Choo Choo" an American icon, Chattanooga was already a bustling railroad community. By the beginning of the 20th century, passenger trains overwhelmed Chattanooga's two railroad depots and a larger station was needed. The solution was Terminal Station, which rivaled most Southern depots in size, expense, and aesthetic beauty. Providing transportation to cities throughout the country, the terminal made its mark as the gateway for rail from the agricultural south to the industrial north. Following its closure, the terminal was reopened as a renowned hotel and entertainment complex in 1973, becoming one of Chattanooga's many exciting attractions. Images of Rail: Chattanooga's Terminal Station follows the history of this depot in both stories and photographs.
Author: City Club of Chicago
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad stations
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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Author: Kevin J. Holland
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760308322
Category : Railroad terminals
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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A blend of archival photos combine with modern color shots to relate the stories behind the design, the architecture, and the use of terminals like Grand Central Station and Pennsylvania Station in New York City, and Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. 150 photos.
Author: Lawrence Grow
Publisher: New York : Main Street/Universe Books
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Author: John Albert Droege
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freight and freightage
Languages : en
Pages : 588
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