New York's Grand Central rail station turned 100 on Friday. It was built in palatial Beaux Arts style, celebrated in movies, and narrowly saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s. The iconic building no longer has long-distance trains, but its commuter services and multiple subway lines ensure that Grand Central remains at the heart of the Big Apple's teeming daily commute, even while being one of the world's biggest tourism sites. With staircases ...Sunday, 3 February 2013
Celebrations Begin At New York's Grand Central Station Which Turned 100
New York's Grand Central rail station turned 100 on Friday. It was built in palatial Beaux Arts style, celebrated in movies, and narrowly saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s. The iconic building no longer has long-distance trains, but its commuter services and multiple subway lines ensure that Grand Central remains at the heart of the Big Apple's teeming daily commute, even while being one of the world's biggest tourism sites. With staircases ...
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