The Railroad Station: an Arch. History, by Carroll L.V. Meeks. 320 Pages. Softbound. This profusely illustrated book chronicles the evolution of the architecture of the railroad station from the 1830s to the 1950s. Beginning with the earliest train sheds it follows the progress of station design to the great structures of the Victorian Era. Landmarks like New York's Pennsylvania Station begin the panorama of the 20th century structures, and the story ends mid-century in the gathering twilight of the railroading era. This great cavalcade of architecture shows how the station design developed along with the power of the railroad, and more than 230 illustrations vividly bring to life one of architecture's most fascinating stories. Architects, railroad buffs, historians, and the casual reader alike will find this look into the past intriquing. $19.95 (BK-0636)
