The Streamline Era Greyhound Terminals: The Architecture of W.S. Arrasmith

Book Overview

In post-Depression America, Greyhound put adventure within the reach of all. Convinced that their terminals should project the glamour and excitement of travel, the company turned to an architect who could translate the sleek, streamlined Greyhound design into buildings that would both serve and delight the public.

This volume explores the life of William Strudwick Arrasmith, a defining artist of the short-lived era of streamline design, and especially his work for Greyhound--at least fifty terminals and other facilities. The final third of the book is a detailed examination of 28 of these terminals. A full chronology of Arrasmith's firms and commissions is also included.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786464453
• ISBN13: 9780786464456
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher