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

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: Over 350 historic photographs of subway signage, with captions Coverage of porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs Detailed descriptions and historical context for each sign type Rare images from private collections 292 pp | 346 color images, 22 b/w images