The Streamline Era Greyhound Terminals: The Architecture Of W.s. Arrasmith

In post-Depression America, Greyhound brought the glamour of travel within the reach of everyone, regardless of financial status. Their bus terminals functioned as gateways to the cities in which they were located. With this in mind, the Greyhound bus company found an architect who could embody in architectural form the sleek aerodynamics of the buses that served its transportation system: William Strudwick Arrasmith. This volume explores the life and achievements of William Strudwick Arrasmith, one of architecture's defining artists during the short-lived era of streamline design. It examines Arrasmith's development as architect, focusing on his work for Greyhound during their streamline era from 1937 to 1948. During this time, Arrasmith designed at least 50 terminals and other facilities for Greyhound. The final third of the book is dedicated to a detailed then-and-now examination of 28 specific Greyhound terminals designed by Arrasmith.