Summary of Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal
E. 42nd St. at Park Ave. | 450 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY
212-340-2583
There are train stations, and then there’s Grand Central Terminal. As you disembark and enter the gorgeous main concourse with its cathedral-high ceilings, you feel like you’ve finally _arrived. _Fully restored to its 1913 Beaux Arts grandeur, the terminal has become one of Manhattan’s enduring symbols, in large part because it narrowly escaped the same fate as Penn Station, which was tragically demolished and replaced with the soulless monstrosity that now stands in its place. Thanks to such high-profile supporters as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the Grand Central Terminal was given a new lease on life, and today it would be impossible to imagine Manhattan without it. The magnificent main facade features statues of Hercules, Minerva, and Mercury, while inside the vaulted, 125-foot ceilings are painted like the night sky with stars and constellations -a real treat for Manhattanites, who rarely get to see twinkling stars amid the city lights. In addition to serving as the departure point and terminus for numerous trains and subways, Grand Central Terminal also has stylish restaurants and lounges and a gourmet food market.
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