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Vintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s

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Vintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s features over 350 historic photographs, chronicling subway signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Each image showcases the craftsmanship and cultural significance of these transit artifacts and rare collectibles. This book is an invaluable resource for architects, designers, urban planners, and local historians seeking inspiration from New York City's unique design heritage. Renowned transit photographer Douglas Grotjahn contributes his extensive archive of 35 mm Kodachrome color slides and black-and-white images, offering a vivid portrayal of the city's transit history.Features: 1. Over 350 historic photographs of subway signage, with captions 2. Coverage of porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs 3. Detailed descriptions and historical context for each sign type 4. Rare images from private collections 5. Photographs that capture the essence of life in past decades of American history, creating a vivid time capsule of New York City's neighborhoods 6. Foreword by Douglas Grotjahn, renowned transit photographer and historian Vintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s captures the essence of New York City's iconic, globally renowned subway system as a canvas for great art, highlighting the diversity and craftsmanship of subway signs. Lange's narrative transports readers through the golden era of New York City's transit history, where signs served not only as directional guides but as distinctive symbols of the city's identity.

© 2025 Schiffer (E-bog): 9781507305423

Release date

E-bog: 28. maj 2025

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