The Streamline Era Greyhound Terminals: The Architecture of W. S. Arrasmith - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0786464453 ISBN 13 : 9780786464456

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2011

Synopsis

In post-Depression America, Greyhound put adventure within the reach of all. Convinced that their terminals should project the glamour and excitement of travel, the company turned to an architect who could translate the sleek, streamlined Greyhound design into buildings that would both serve and delight the public.

This volume explores the life of William Strudwick Arrasmith, a defining artist of the short-lived era of streamline design, and especially his work for Greyhound--at least fifty terminals and other facilities. The final third of the book is a detailed examination of 28 of these terminals. A full chronology of Arrasmith's firms and commissions is also included.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Retired attorney Frank E. Wrenick is an award-winning transportation author and lecturer who has participated in the restoration of World War II aircraft and a 1918 steam locomotive. He lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Elaine V. Wrenick is a retired systems analyst and program designer. Her grandfather, Asa Orra Walworth, manufactured the Walworth automobile in Chicago during 1904-1905.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0786464453
• ISBN 13: 9780786464456
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Éditeur: Wrenick Frank E., Wrenick Elaine V.
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