Los Angeles Union Station: Tracks to the Future
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626400121 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 143 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Los Angeles Union Station was the last great train station built in the United States. Intended as a grand portal to a grand Los Angeles, it was an anomaly, built at a time when America was eager to drive or fly to its chosen destinations. And yet, Union Station survived and became a symbol of its city. Protected by early inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places for its iconic architecture, Los Angeles Union Station has had an astonishing and unpredictable rebirth. Where Pullman cars and Harvey Girls once served commuters, where the Super Chief and the Coast Starlight, Streamliners, and Domeliners converged, Los Angeles Union Station is now a living-breathing center of transportation modernity.. As the city modernizes its public transportation system linking the culturally and geographically diverse communities of Southern California, Union Station is suddenly the hub of the country's newest light rail and subway system, serving hundreds of thousands of people each week
Glad to see this great architectural landmark so well treated ALAN MERRIAM Glad to see this great architectural landmark so well treated. Great history of the tortured path it took to get this built. I love this building because of my personal history with it. This is where all the great rail trips of my youth and young adult-hood either started or ended. I bought this book mainly as a model railroading resource, but anyone who loves 20th century California Art Deco will be blown away at the beautiful imagery here. Beautiful color photography! I would also recommend "Los Angeles Union Station" by Marlyn Musicant, another beautiful recent tribute. Five Stars Richard Stanley Excellent in every way!