Synopses & Reviews
It begins with the historic struggle to save Grand Central in the wake of the destruction of Penn Station and in the face of economic forces in the real estate industry that were intent on its demise. There follows a chronological history of the previous two stations on the site, the construction of the present building, text and photographs providing a fascinating first-hand account of the $400 million restoration, and the grand and anecdotal stories that involve the great building.
Synopsis
It begins with the historic struggle to save Grand Central in the wake of the destruction of Penn Station and in the face of economic forces in the real estate industry that were intent on its demise. There follows a chronological history of the previous two stations on the site, the construction of the present building, text and photographs providing a fascinating first-hand account of the $400 million restoration, and the grand and anecdotal stories that involve the great building.
Synopsis
This is the story of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, a remarkable and beautiful building whose birth, survival, and restoration reflect the critical role architecture plays in the expansion of our cities.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-221) and index.
About the Author
is founding partner of Beyer Blinder Belle and principal architect of the Grand Central restoration. He lives in New York City. is currently with Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. She is the author of .
Table of Contents
ch. 1.Saving an archetype --ch. 2.Life before the terminal --ch. 3.How Grand Central became grand --ch. 4.Real estate and train travel --ch. 5.Home to the nation --ch. 6.Grand Central of the imagination --ch. 7.The decline of Grand Central --ch. 8.The restoration cast assembles --ch. 9.Grand Central is reborn --ch. 10.Grand Central as a bazaar --ch. 11.Into the Twenty-first Century.