Grand Central

Summary

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand
Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in
time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.

In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and
immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan
landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred year old terminal, Sam
Roberts of The New York Times looks back at Grand Central's
conception, amazing history, and the far-reaching cultural effects
of the station that continues to amaze tourists and shuttle busy
commuters.

Along the way, Roberts will explore how the Manhattan
transit hub truly foreshadowed the evolution of suburban expansion in
the country, and fostered the nation's westward expansion and growth via
the railroad.

Featuring quirky anecdotes and behind-the-scenes
information, this book will allow readers to peek into the secret and
unseen areas of Grand Central -- from the tunnels, to the command
center, to the hidden passageways.

With stories about everything
from the famous movies that have used Grand Central as a location to
the celestial ceiling in the main lobby (including its stunning mistake)
to the homeless denizens who reside in the building's catacombs, this
is a fascinating and, exciting look at a true American institution.