The City Beneath Us: Building the New York Subway

Name: The City Beneath Us: Building the New York Subway
Brand: Blue Guides Limited of London
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By New York Transit Museum

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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.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 224
Release Date:: 2004-12-13
Publication Date:: 2004-12-31
Publisher:: Blue Guides Limited of London
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0393057976
ISBN13:: 9780393057973
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 1229 g
Height:: 226 cm
Width:: 262 cm
Thickness:: 23 cm

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