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GRAND CENTRAL’S ENGINEER [18.116.239.195] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 21:52 GMT) This page intentionally left blank the johns hopkins universit y studies in historical and political science 130th Series (2012) 1. Kurt C. Schlichting, Grand Central’s Engineer: William J. Wilgus and the Planning of Modern Manhattan [18.116.239.195] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 21:52 GMT) GRAND CENTRAL’S ENGINEER william j. wilgus and the planning of modern manhattan KURT C. SCHLICHTING The Johns Hopkins University Press baltimore [18.116.239.195] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 21:52 GMT) © 2012 The Johns Hopkins University Press All rights reserved. Published 2012 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Johns Hopkins University Press 2715 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4363 www.press.jhu.edu Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schlichting, Kurt C. Grand Central’s engineer : William J. Wilgus and the planning of modern Manhattan / Kurt C. Schlichting. p. cm. — (The Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science) Includes bibliographical references and index. isbn-13: 978-1-4214-0302-1 (hardcover : alk. paper) isbn-10: 1-4214-0302-1 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Wilgus, William J. (William John), 1865–1949. 2. Civil engineers—United States—Biography. 3. Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.) 4. Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)—Buildings, structures, etc.—History—20th century. 5. Transportation engineering—New York Metropolitan Area—History—20th century. I. Title. ta140.w54s35 2012 624.092—dc23 [B] 2011019913 A catalog record for this book is available from the British Library. Frontispiece: William J. Wilgus, circa 1900 Special discounts are available for bulk purchases of this book. For more information, please contact Special Sales at 410-516-6936 or specialsales@press.jhu.edu. The Johns Hopkins University Press uses environmentally friendly book materials, including recycled text paper that is composed of at least 30 percent post-consumer waste, whenever possible. The last printed page of the book constitutes an extension of this copyright page. To dr. arthur anderson, fairfield university dr. richard maisel, new york university We all need good mentors and wise counsel—Thank you. [18.116.239.195] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 21:52 GMT) Ah, what can ever be more stately and admirable to me than mast-hemm’d Manhattan? —walt whitman, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry ...