gateway to a million lives Belle, John. creator Leighton, Maxinne Rhea. text bibliography nyu New York Norton c2000 2000 1st ed. monographic eng spa

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vii, 230 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. 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. 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, including construction of the present building. The text and photographs prvide a fascinating firsthand account of the $400 million restoration, enlivened by the grand and anecdotal stories that involve the great building Chapter 1. Saving an archetype -- Chapter 2. Life before the terminal -- Chapter 3. How Grand Central became grand -- Chapter 4. Real estate and train travel -- Chapter 5. Home to the nation -- Chapter 6. Grand Central of the imagination -- Chapter 7. The decline of Grand Central -- Chapter 8. The restoration cast assembles -- Chapter 9. Grand Central is reborn -- Chapter 10. Grand Central as a bazaar -- Chapter 11. Into the Twenty-first Century. John Belle [and] Maxinne R. Leighton. Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-220) and index. n-us-ny Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.) Warren & Wetmore. Railroad stations Conservation and restoration New York (State) New York Estaciones de ferrocarril Conservación y restauración Nueva York New York (N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc Conservation and restoration NA 6313 B438g 2000 725/.31/097471 0393047652 DLC 190910 20230411090139.0 spa