Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad The Terminal Station - West — Free Audiobook | OpenFreeBooks
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad The Terminal Station - West
by Benjamin Franklin Cresson
About this book
Benjamin Franklin Cresson's technical essay on the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Terminal Station West presents a fascinating historical account of one of early 20th-century America's most ambitious engineering projects. Published in 1910 as a transaction of the American Society of Civil Engineers, this non-fiction work documents the monumental undertaking of constructing a major railroad terminal in Manhattan's heart.
Cresson meticulously details the project's scope, covering the 6.3-acre site bounded by Ninth and Tenth Avenues between 31st and 33rd Streets. The narrative encompasses the complex logistical challenges of acquiring property, including the removal of 94 buildings and the delicate negotiation with St. Michael's Church, which the railroad company relocated at considerable expense. The author provides invaluable insights into the construction methodologies, property management strategies, and architectural considerations that shaped this landmark infrastructure project.
This audiobook is essential listening for engineering enthusiasts, historians interested in New York City's development, and anyone fascinated by early American industrial achievement. Cresson's meticulous documentation offers a window into how major metropolitan infrastructure was planned and executed during the Progressive Era, making it an important historical resource that brings the technical and social complexities of turn-of-the-century engineering to life.
