City Beneath Us : Building the New York Subway by Vivian Heller (2004, Hardcover)

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City Beneath Us : Building The New York Subway, Hardcover by New York Transit Museum; Heller, Vivian (EDT), ISBN 0393057976, ISBN-13 9780393057973, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Drawn from a newly discovered cache of historical photos from the New York Transit Museum, a collection of 175 duotone images showcases the construction techniques and architectural details that were involved in the creation of the New York City subway system, in a centennial anniversary tribute complemented by an illustrated history.

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PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-100393057976
ISBN-139780393057973
eBay Product ID (ePID)30785045

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Book TitleCity Beneath Us : Building the New York Subway
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicPublic Transportation, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorVivian Heller
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight40.5 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-054718
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal625.4/2/097471022
SynopsisA newly discovered cache of magnificent historical photographs. There have been, and will be, other books on the New York City subway system, but none have had access to the wonderful photographic prints from the collections of the New York Transit Museum that are presented in this volume. Made from 8 x 10-inch glass negatives after the turn of the last century, and reproduced here in glorious duotone, over 175 images show the incredible construction techniques and details involved in creating the underground marvel we enjoy today. From "cut and cover" and deep tunneling to sinking under-river tubes and disastrous cave-ins, these photographs are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The book is accompanied by an engaging, illustrated history of the subway system. Published in honor of the New York City subway's centennial, The City Beneath Us will fascinate anyone who's ever been amazed by the gigantic undertaking that is New York City transportation. 175 duotone and 40 black-and-white photographs., There have been, and will be, other books on the New York City subway system, but none have had access to the wonderful photographic prints from the collections of the New York Transit Museum that are presented in this volume. Made from 8 x 10-inch glass negatives after the turn of the last century, and reproduced here in glorious duotone, over 175 images show the incredible construction techniques and details involved in creating the underground marvel we enjoy today. From "cut and cover" and deep tunneling to sinking under-river tubes and disastrous cave-ins, these photographs are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The book is accompanied by an engaging, illustrated history of the subway system. Published in honor of the New York City subway's centennial, The City Beneath Us will fascinate anyone who's ever been amazed by the gigantic undertaking that is New York City transportation. 175 duotone and 40 black-and-white photographs.
LC Classification NumberTF847.N5C52 2004

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