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    Old Penn Station

    By William Low

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    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.

    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateApr 3, 2007
    ISBN9781466820241
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    Old Penn Station
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    William Low

    William Low is the author and illustrator of Daytime Nighttime, Machines Go to Work, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Old Penn Station, as well as a four-time Silver Medal winner at the Society of Illustrators. He teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

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    • 3/5
      This informational storybook covers the short life of the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City. The author was born and raised in New York City, and completed a thesis on the subject in graduate school. A bibliography follows the text, and Low presents the material against a backdrop of illustrations the bring the place to life. The linear presentation of the history of Penn Station is easy to digest and lends well for read alouds. The author imbues the story with his passion for both New York City and the landmarks that are "the heart and soul of all great cities". This book is a definite for art libraries looking to reach younger audiences.