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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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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