The Last of the Great Stations: 50 years of the Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal (Interurbans Special No. 72)

The Last of the Great Stations: 50 years of the Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal (Interurbans Special No. 72) by Bill Bradley. perfect edition. ISBN: 9780916374846.

Golden Anniversary Edition of this fascinating book about the Los Angeles Union Terminal. Originally published in 1979 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the station, this second revised edition has additional material including a new section on Amtrak. The book covers every aspect of the terminal, from a look at the prior railroad stations, the planning and architecture (with plans), construction, operation, struggle to keep the station alive in the era of airplanes, and its revival under Amtrak and the growth of Metrolink and Metro Rail. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos from all eras. With timetables. 120 pages.