| Old Penn Station Contributor(s): Low, William (Author), Low, William (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805079254 ISBN-13: 9780805079258 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company OUR PRICE: $16.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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 City' s grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of Manhattan. William Low' s glorious illustrations pay close attention to detail while still encompassing the large-scale grandeur of Penn Station. "Old Penn Station" follows a very specific piece of New York City history, but it' s not just a New York book. The author' s 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. Spaces can be powerful, and "Old Penn Station" honors one particular powerful space which is sure to engender discussion about other historical buildings and monuments all across the nation. This is a classic, beautiful book for history lovers, train lovers, and art lovers alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - General |
| Dewey: 385.314 |
| LCCN: 2006015359 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 9.64" W x 12.26" (1.14 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 115579 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A beautiful tribute to the glory of the original Pennsylvania Railroad Station Old Penn Station follows a very specific piece of New York City history, but it's not just a New York book. The author's 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. Spaces can be powerful, and Old Penn Station honors one particular powerful space which is sure to engender discussion about other historical buildings and monuments all across the nation. This is a classic, beautiful book for history lovers, train lovers, and art lovers alike. Old Penn Station is a 2007 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. |
Contributor Bio(s): Low, William: - William Low is the author and illustrator of Chinatown and Old Penn Station, as well as a four-time Silver Medal winner at the Society of Illustrators. |