Pennsylvania Station (1910–1963) - Wikipedia
Pennsylvania Station (often abbreviated to Penn Station) was a historic railroad station in New York City that was built for, named after, and originally occupied by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). The station occupied an 8-acre (3.2 ha) plot bounded by Seventh and Eighth Avenues and 31st and 33rd Streets in Midtown Manhattan .
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In 1945, train ridership peaked—that year 100 million passengers passed through Penn Station. However, after World War II everything changed. By 1960, affordable air travel and the growing supremacy of automobiles spelled the decline of the railroad. Penn …
How Penn Station Went From Architectural Wonder To The Worst …
Feb 17, 2016 · Its overcrowded tunnels make it difficult to imagine but the old Penn Station was once America's most treasured train station. It used to be the fourth largest building in the world — now it's a windowless underground pit.
Magnificent pictures of New York's old Penn Station before it …
Dec 2, 2021 · During the first half of the twentieth century, the original Pennsylvania Station was one of New York City’s grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of Manhattan. These photographs take readers back in time to the height of Penn Station’s glory.
The birth, life, and death of old Penn Station - Curbed NY
Nov 7, 2017 · When Pennsylvania Station first opened in 1910, it was a far cry from the confusing maze of underground tunnels that it is today. The building, which covered eight acres in midtown Manhattan,...
Legacy of Penn Station: NYC's Architectural Gem - History 101 NYC
Explore Penn Station's history, from its 1910 Beaux-Arts grandeur to its influence on U.S. preservation laws and modern-day transformation.
Pennsylvania Station | NYPAP
The demolition of McKim, Mead & White’s Pennsylvania Station, amid public outcry, is popularly regarded as the birth of the modern preservation movement in New York City and the impetus for the Landmarks Law. Location: New York, NY | Google Maps.
Beautiful Pictures of Penn Station Before It Was Demolished to …
Dec 22, 2011 · Pennsylvania station, originally constructed in the Beaux-Arts-style between 1905 and 1910 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, was a masterpiece of pink granite, marble columns, and arched...
Original Pennsylvania Station, New York City - Legends of America
Pennsylvania Station, in New York City, was built during the Golden Age of railroading when its owners intended the terminal not only to serve the specific needs of the railroad but also to embellish the city as a monumental gateway. Also known as Penn Station, it was named for the Pennsylvania Railroad, its builder, and its original tenant.
AD Classics: Pennsylvania Station / McKim, Mead & White
Oct 5, 2018 · New York City’s original Pennsylvania Station was a monument to movement and an expression of American economic power. In 1902, the noted firm McKim, Mead and White was selected by the President...