New York's Grand Central celebrates 100 years
- Published: 2 Feb 2013 at 08.44
- Online news: World
Built in palatial Beaux Arts style, celebrated in movies, and narrowly saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s, New York's Grand Central rail station turned 100.
People attend Grand Central Terminal centennial celebrations in New York, February 1, 2013. Built in palatial Beaux Arts style, celebrated in movies, and narrowly saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s, New York's Grand Central rail station turned 100 Friday.
The iconic building no longer has long-distance trains, but its commuter services and multiple subway lines ensure that Grand Central remains at the heart of the Big Apple's teeming daily commute, even while being one of the world's biggest tourism sites.
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