The story behind the construction of Grand Central Station ranks next to the Brooklyn Bridge saga. Mr. Newman made numerous decisions regarding the massive terminal as President of New York Central R.R..
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As noted from http://www.hmsoa.org/ky/metcalfewilliam-henry-newman-81618, Edmonton Public Square, US 68, # 1257, Mr. Newman's marker in Metcalf County, Kentucky:
"One of the foremost railroad managers in the country." He was an associate of the great railroad builders. President of New York Central R.R., 1901-09, successor to Cornelius Vanderbilt. He merged 14 lines into New York Central System; planned Twentieth Century Lmtd. and Grand Central Terminal. Born in Metcalfe County, 1848. Died in New York City, 1918.
John Winston Coleman, Jr.
This site (http://www.ukalumni.net/s/1052/semi-blank-noimg.aspx?sid=1052&gid=1&pgid=668) is brief but a few days with Stagecoach Days will send the reader back in time when the iron-horse threatened transportation habits covering the United States. Small towns thrived and news traveled via respected stagecoach drivers along with many other items upon request. Mr. Coleman's books also include pictures, tables and other items that break up the story in neat pieces.
Slavery in Kentucky is documented extensively by Mr. Coleman. http://exploreuk.uky.edu/catalog/xt74xg9f541m/guide will start one down this slippery road which winds throughout Kentucky.