Grand Central Terminal Turns 108 on February 2, 2021

 

 

Grand Central Terminal turns 108!

Grand Central Terminal is a major destination when visiting New York, and a welcome historic site for all who move through it every day. Some points of interest ~ The ceiling in the main concourse featuring 12 constellations painted in gold leaf plus 2,500 stars ~ Information Booth Clock, the crown jewel of Grand Central ~ Whispering Gallery in the low, Guastavino ceramic arches ~ Grand Central market including a wonderful gift section at Eli Zabar’s ~ The Tiffany Clock at the Park Avenue Viaduct ~ The Campbell Bar with its 25-foot hand painted ceilings, grand stone fireplace, and century-old leaded glass window with original millwork ~ Oak leaf and acorn finishes, symbols of the Vanderbilt family ~ Vanderbilts symbol of the age of electricity, exposed light bulbs still on view + more.

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The Da Vinci of Debt in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall

 

 

 

The Da Vinci of Debt via naturallight.com

Natural Light’s Da Vinci of Debt illustrates the staggering cost of college with an art installation made from 2600 real diplomas with a collective value of $470 Million.

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MTA Arts & Design Unveils Jim Hodges: I dreamed a world and called it Love at Grand Central & 42nd Street

 

 

 

Jim Hodges: I dreamed a world and called it Love, a commissioned artwork by MTA Arts & Design, courtesy Stephen Friedman Gallery

This week, MTA Arts & Design unveiled a gorgeous new commissioned piece at Grand Central Station’s 42nd Street entrance for the #4,5,6,7,S trains. Take a look at Jim Hodges: I dreamed a world and called it Love, courtesy of Stephen Friedman Gallery.

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The Ultimate Eye-Candy Arrives in Vanderbilt Hall ~ But like a Dream, only for the Week #Pagani

 

 

 

Pagani in Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal

The sign said ~ The Story of a Dream ~ and all the people standing behind the black velvet-roped area sure did look like they had stars in their eyes. The object of their glassy stares is a collection of five Zonda Hypercars + the latest model, the Huayra Roadster BC, by Pagani Automobili.

Check out the eye-candy behind that velvet-rope in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal.

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