ایستگاه‌های قطار بزرگ آمریکایی: ترمینال‌ها و انبارهای کلاسیک

By the Civil War, the single-story building we know as the railroad depot had developed most of its unique characteristics. It's unique characteristics define it as a rectangular building with the longer side parallel to the railroad tracks. It is usually a single story building without stairs or raised entryways, so baggage and freight can be easily wheeled through the terminal to the trackside platform. Time has run out for many railroad terminals and depots, but their history--and photos of dozens of these buildings--is presented here. Their story is one of buildings, whether grand or simple, which helped facilitate a nation's mobility. From point-to-point, depot-to-depot, America spread and developed via the rails. Great American Train Stations: Classic Terminals and Depots cover the evolution of depots, examines their architectural style and how they were used, and suggest how they can be preserved and restored today. Wood and stone, grand or humble, railroad depots have served travelers well over the years. Their story is presented here along with 200 colorful illustrations that bring the past to life again. Time has run out for all too many of the classic train stations built between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War II. At last, the celebrated writer/photographer team who produced Modern Diesel Locomotives and The American Fire Engine has given us an elegant book with more than 200 brilliant photographs and a fascinating text, covering the history, evolution, and current status of both grand and simple stations. Here is Americana at its most scenic--the mighty Union Terminals...the crossing at Durand, Michigan, where six trains could chug by at a time and 142 trains a day smoked through...the huge stained glass windows of the St. Louis station and the heroic Greek mythological figures in front of New York's Grand Central Station. It's nostalgia in action, magnificently presented. 10 1/4" x 10 1/4". B&W and color photos. Time has run out for many railroad terminals and depots, but their history and photos of dozens of these buildings is presented here