Oh wait a minute....that is Grand Central Station. Do any of you remember hearing that phrase used to describe a place that is extremely busy and humming with activity? I heard that phrase used many, many times before I actually visited that iconic New York landmark. When I took a walk through Grand Central Station just two years ago it lived up to its frenetic reputation.
There were quite a few people hovering near the information kiosk under the big clock. I'm guessing that's a choice meeting point and that many were waiting to meet someone.
It is an interesting and energizing place to visit if you find yourself in New York City.
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It really does deserve to be called Grand.
I visited there when my two daughters took me to NYC during Dec....a few years ago . It was a birthday present from them. I felt the same as I remember hearing that phrase many times!
There is a famous oyster bar someplace in the station, I can't wait to go back.
When I was very young visiting NYC with my family from New Haven the Grand Lobby had an advertisement from Kodak across those tall windows opposite the staircase. I remember it fondly but also felt that it was not supposed to be there. I didn't realize there were windows there. I was so glad when that advertisement went away. It's so beautiful without the it.
Here is a link to see it: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-may-1982new-yorkgrand-central-terminal-train-stationmain-concoursekodak-171138115.html
FYI The Oyster Bar is in the basement link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Oyster_Bar_%26_Restaurant
Roseann, thanks for that link. I can agree with you, it looks much better without the advertisement.
I rememmber hurrying through there once when I was late to catch the train to Washington, D.C. so all I remember are the crowds of people. The BRD visited there a few years ago, wandered around with her Beau Jack and I believe they dined in one of those restaurants.
Great photos. It really is grand!
Beautiful!
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