Grand Central Terminal (not station) is by far my favorite landmark in all of New York City for many reasons. It is an architectural gem and that I have very personal associations with it. This past week it marked its 100th anniversary. The winged god, Hermes, greets Time and the city, as he hovers above a stunning Tiffany clock that is incredibly accurate. Also, did you know that the time of the boards in the main terminal are one minitue ahead to help passengers who are running late?
I can't remember the first time I walked into Grand Central, but I'm pretty sure that I loved it immediately. It is quite original. Everytime I pass through the main terminal a part of myself feels humble yet important to apart of the hustle and bustle. I bet that people who walked through its halls and passages felt just as special a long time ago too!
There is something so intrinsically inspiring and timeless of such a unique place. Architecturally its presence holds down Midtown Manhattan and exclaims itself when you look North up Park Avenue.
I can remember meeting my friends under the iconic gold clock to head to DIA:Beacon or White Plains to go shopping. The most remarkable moment I had there was last December, and getting engaged right by the Whispering Wall. The titled groin vault, that is at the end of two of the ramps that leads to the food court, makes a great acoustic feature. It turns out that getting engaged there is a semi-common practice, but that makes it no less special. I'm thrilled my personal history has ultimately been entwined with Grand Central.
Places like Grand Central are easy to celebrate, but can easily be neglected like the old Penn Station. Preservation issues come up in my mind, which is another reason why education, especially about history and heritage appreciation is critical necessity for everyone.
There is something so intrinsically inspiring and timeless of such a unique place. Architecturally its presence holds down Midtown Manhattan and exclaims itself when you look North up Park Avenue.
I can remember meeting my friends under the iconic gold clock to head to DIA:Beacon or White Plains to go shopping. The most remarkable moment I had there was last December, and getting engaged right by the Whispering Wall. The titled groin vault, that is at the end of two of the ramps that leads to the food court, makes a great acoustic feature. It turns out that getting engaged there is a semi-common practice, but that makes it no less special. I'm thrilled my personal history has ultimately been entwined with Grand Central.
Places like Grand Central are easy to celebrate, but can easily be neglected like the old Penn Station. Preservation issues come up in my mind, which is another reason why education, especially about history and heritage appreciation is critical necessity for everyone.
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