Great American Railroad Stations
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471143898 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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one of a kind reviewer from Pittsburgh I wrote my undergraduate thesis about the adaptive reuse of passenger rail stations, so I've seen many books on the subject. This is undoubtedly my favorite. It's slightly outdated, with some of the buildings used for other purposes since publishing, and it's certainly not a list of every single extant station in the country, but it's still the best book about stations I've seen. The introduction from former Senator Moynihan is inspiring. Potter writes lists stations by region, state, and town, and gives exact locations so you can visit them your. A must have supplement for any railfan library. Complete with brief, but detailed history and current uses for stations throughout the country, this tome is a must for any railfan to enjoys seeking out the train depots in cities along the path of his vacation route. Though by no means comprehensive (about 10 to 12 depots are listed for most states; Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio each have dozens, many of which are in excellent condition.), the book is nevertheless tremendously useful. In addition, one should consider Halberstadt & Halberstadt's "The American Train Depot & Roundhouse" and Ward's . "Great book." according to Stuart Gerow. More than I expected. Ms. Potter did an excellent, thorough job with this book. Interesting for just reading, or as reference material.
Focusing on buildings that are still standing, she discusses depots that have been restored as well as those on the verge of distinction, explains what the station is used for today, and describes its current condition from a preservation/restoration standpoint. Now, in this, the definitive guide to America's great railroad stations, writer and architectural historian Janet Greenstein Potter tells the stories of more than 700 of these masterpieces.An excellent resource for on-site and armchair travelers alike, this lavishly illustrated guide provides a generous mix of historical and practical information. Potter provides a detailed biographical profile of each station, covering the year of construction, name of original railroad, designer, style, and materials. And, with the help of more than 500 beautiful archival photographs and detailed drawings, she helps you to gain a fuller understanding of what these structures were like in their heyday.For quick, easy reference, the book
Great American Railroad Stations is organized by region for quick, easy reference. Focusing on buildings that are still standing, she explains what the station is used for today, and describes its current condition from a preservation/restoration standpoint. And, with the help of more than 500 beautiful archival photographs and detailed drawings, Potter helps the reader gain a fuller understanding of what these structures were like in their heyday. Janet Potter provides detailed biographical profiles for each station, covering the yea