Old penn station book

Pennsylvania station was a historic railroad station in new york city, named for the pennsylvania railroad prr, its builder and original tenant. A new book about penn stations past, demolition, and future features interviews with untapped cities tour guide and chief experience officer. Old penn station memorialized in new book of stunning. Since the demolition of the old penn station, train ridership has grown tenfold. Pennsylvania station, also known as new york penn station or penn station, is the main intercity railroad station in new york city and the busiest in the western hemisphere, serving more than 600,000 passengers per weekday as of 2019. Book overview a beautiful tribute to the glory of the original pennsylvania railroad station during the first half of the 20th century, the original pennsylvania station was one of new york citys grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of manhattan. Borders, the big nationwide chain that threatened the future of penn books 40 yearold family business when it opened in 2006, decided to close 51 stores across the country in june 2011 after filing for bankruptcy in february, sending book buyers in the area back to this independent store. The first penn station, which opened for business in 1910, is considered a martyr of new yorks neoclassical age, a fallen temple to the glories of transportation. Get a comprehensive history of the past, present and future of penn station. Despite mighty penn station being just over 50 years old, the pennsy authorized demolition of the landmark. See historical penn station penn station tours untapped. Old penn station book by william low illustrator 1.

William low an illustrated account of the construction, history, and demolition of one of the most famous railroad stations in america new york citys penn station. One of penn stations 22 famous eagles being removed from the buildings one. See over a dozen indoor and outdoor old station remnants hidden in plain. Buy a cheap copy of old penn station book by william low. At the time, the new york times wrote, we will probably be judged not by the. A photo of the original mckim, mead and white penn station on display in the amtrak concourse of pennsylvania station in new york, on feb. He teaches at the fashion institute of technology in new york city. Photographs of the old penn station the new york times. May 11, 2007 the travesty of this loss is the subject of a heartfelt childrens book, old penn station, written and illustrated by william low.

Jul 20, 2015 since the demolition of the old penn station, train ridership has grown tenfold. After the railroad declared bankruptcy in the 1970s, washington took control of its assets and established a government. Movies, films and books featuring new yorks pennsylvania. When the old penn station was demolished, new york lost its faith todays version is humiliating and bewildering. This is a classic, beautiful book for history lovers, train lovers, and art lovers alike. The mckim, mead and white masterpiece, only 53 years old, became a martyr for the landmarks preservation cause when the air rights to penn station were sold to accommodate madison square garden. Louis stettner and the glories of penn station the new york. Nov 07, 2017 the main waiting room of old penn station. The old penn station was covered with statues of eagles and young women. Good news for those pining for the old penn station which should be just about everybody whos encountered the awful thing that is its replacement. New book documents the rise and tragic fall of nycs original. May 20, 2017 despite mighty penn station being just over 50 years old, the pennsy authorized demolition of the landmark. Whether that is something to celebrate may be unclear. The new station, a tangle of subway lines and commuter rail, is the busiest terminal in the country and bursting at.

A beautiful tribute to the glory of the original pennsylvania rail. Old penn station is a wonderful informational picture book for young readers. The destruction of penn station one entered the city. Buy this book in an introductory note, low chinatown explains that when he selected new yorks original pennsylvania station as the subject of his masters thesis, he embarked on a journey to. New yorks penn station turns 100 years old the new york. Beneath the city streets, railroad operations would remain relatively unchanged.

Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. William lows dramatically illustrated picture book chronicles the rise and fall of new york citys original pennsylvania railroad terminal, as well as penn stations important place in the architectural and social history of the city. As the terminal shared its name with several stations in other cities, it was sometimes called new york pennsylvania. Old penn station memorialized in new book of stunning photos. The razing of new yorks penn station in 1963 still ranks as one of the citys great architectural disasters. Penn station is in midtown manhattan, close to herald square, the empire state building, koreatown, and macys herald square.

During the first half of the 20th century, the original pennsylvania station was one of new york citys grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of manhattan. Old penn station louis stettner photographs architectural. The rise and tragic fall of an american landmark by paul m. Movies, films and books featuring new yorks pennsylvania station. And you can even find a couple of hints in broad daylight, too. Demolishing the old penn station failed to staunch the pennsys bleeding. The samuel rea statue that once greeted commuters from the original penn station loggia. Diehl, author of the late, great pennsylvania station, has picked these films because they feature penn. The authors research carefully addresses the whole history of the building, from construction to destruction, ending with an acknowledgment of its lasting legacy in terms of historical preservation. Mar 23, 2018 the old penn station is not completely gone. William lows glorious illustrations pay close attention to detail while still encompassing the largescale grandeur of penn station. Dec 11, 2015 good news for those pining for the old penn station which should be just about everybody whos encountered the awful thing that is its replacement. What penn station used to look like will make you weep with.

They will also be featured in an exhibition at the pompidou center in paris next summer. A beautiful tribute to the glory of the original pennsylvania railroad station during the first half of the 20th century, the original pennsylvania station was one of new york citys grandest. It would be like the first time i saw the grand canyon. Old penn station by william low meet your next favorite book.

He shot most of the images that make up penn station, new york, with a basic leica m3 camera back in 1958five years before the icons destruction. It is an excellent piece that has received many awards. If you poke around long enough in the basement of madison square garden, which is what the new penn station became, you can find a hint or two of the old magnificent penn still there. Pennsylvania station, the busiest rail terminal in the country, turns 100 years old this fall. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Wen was so appreciative for the help that he sent me a copy of their thenlatest railroad book, old. Old penn station follows a very specific piece of new york city history, but its not just a new york book. Tom and untapped cities guide justin rivers walking down one of the original penn station departure staircases, still in operation. Welcome back to period dramas, a weekly column that.

In celebration of one of new york citys vanished glories, low recreates in words and pictures the ornately decorated, girdersandglassceiling wonder that was old penn station. Old penn station by william low during the first half of the 20th century, the original pennsylvania station was one of new york citys grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of manhattan. Published more than 50 years after the demolition of the old penn station, this book serves as a reminder that the terminal was built not only for architecture but also for people. Jan 26, 2014 the razing of new yorks penn station in 1963 still ranks as one of the citys great architectural disasters. An illustrated account of the construction, history, and demolition of one of the most famous railroad stations in america new york citys penn station. Most of these films are on video and can be ordered from this page by clicking on the link. Cameron learned about penn stations demolition after being awestruck by the celestial ceiling in grand central station when he was ten years old. The actual processing of the order is done by and items are shipped directly to you. Go back in time to see penn stations original construction on a guided tour with a professional guide hear about the devastating demolition in 1963 and uncover the preservation of the station in a later period get a behindthescenes look at the remnants, along with the center of the old station before it was rebuilt. Jan 07, 2016 published more than 50 years after the demolition of the old penn station, this book serves as a reminder that the terminal was built not only for architecture but also for people. When the old penn station was demolished, new york lost its.

Station, but they are also terrific movies most of these films are on video and can be ordered from this page by clicking on the link. Photographing the people in new yorks old penn station. Comparing the new and the old penn station, yale architectural historian vincent scully once wrote, one entered the city like a god. The paperback of the new yorks original penn station. Apr 24, 2019 when the old penn station was demolished, new york lost its faith todays version is humiliating and bewildering.

William lows dramatically illustrated picture book chronicles the rise and. William low, author and illustrator of this book, was born and raised in new york city. His firsthand knowledge of the subject was evident in this book especially through the detailed and accurate illustrations. The old pennsylvania station was a beautiful building before it was demolished to make room for madison square garden in 1963. Photos of the old penn station before it was demolished. Oct 28, 20 10 gorgeous, nostalgic photos of new yorks old penn station. Old penn station has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The travesty of this loss is the subject of a heartfelt childrens book, old penn station, written and illustrated by william low. Louis stettner and the glories of penn station the new.

When the old penn station was demolished, new york lost. Bookstore boom at penn station the midtown gazette. I got a chance to ask william a few questions about old penn station recently. A holiday miracle has arrived early for local bookstores in penn station.

William low is the author and illustrator of daytime nighttime, machines go to work, and the new york times best illustrated book old penn station. The authors lush and warm paintings pay tribute to the lost architectural masterpiece by imagining them back into being. The new station, a tangle of subway lines and commuter rail, is. In the text, he covers its history, from construction as a depot for the oncemighty pennsylvania railroad to its demolition and far less imposing replacement in the mid1960s. Old penn station by cobalt illustrations studio staff and. Old penn station is a childrens book written and illustrated by william low that gives a history of new yorks grand terminal. A beautiful tribute to the glory of the original pennsylvania railroad station during the first half of the 20th century, the original pennsylvania station was one. Penn station is at center with the square post office building to the left. Old penn station ebook by william low rakuten kobo.

In her new book, conquering gotham, historian jill jonnes documents the drama behind the construction of new york citys old penn station. One of their divisions is books for young readers, and mr. What penn station used to look like will make you weep. In his hands are blueprints to the old penn station and a model of the station to his side.