Grand Central Terminal art - Wikipedia
Grand Central features permanent works of art, including the celestial ceiling in the Main Concourse, the Glory of Commerce work and the statue of Cornelius Vanderbilt in front of the building's south facade, and the two cast-iron eagle statues adorning the terminal's facades.
Every Detail of Grand Central Terminal Explained - Architectural Digest
Jun 6, 2018 · Our narrators walk us through the legendary structure from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foyer through Vanderbilt Hall to the main concourse (and the famous four-faced clock). From there, we learn...
Grand Central Terminal - Arch Journey
Modeled on a Roman triumphal arch, the facade symbolizes the triumph of the railroad. It was also envisioned as a gateway to the city, then located primarily to the station's south. After the original Pennsylvania Station was demolished in 1963, Grand Central Terminal was land-marked.
Inside the Secret Life of New York’s Grand Central Station
Aug 29, 2023 · The terminal was not only cleaned but also modified to more clearly reflect the original design, to provide more modern amenities such as escalators, and to create thousands of square feet of ...
Grand Central Terminal—a Beaux-Arts Masterpiece
Feb 15, 2021 · Reflecting its function, the Grand Central facade was designed to symbolize the triumph of the railroad; the imposing sculptural group on top of the 42nd Street entrance entitled “Glory of Commerce” is designed by Jules Coutan. It depicts Mercury, the god of commerce, flanked by Minerva—Wisdom and Hercules—Strength.
Grand Central Terminal - Wikipedia
The station has been named "Grand Central Terminal" since before its completion in 1913; the full title is inscribed on its 42nd Street facade. [12] According to 21st-century sources, it is designated a "terminal" because trains originate and terminate there.
Grand Central Revealed: Photographs of the west façade | MTA
For the first time in nearly a century, the western façade of Grand Central Terminal has been revealed to uninterrupted, sweeping view. Five buildings spanning an acre-size city block were demolished to prepare for the construction of One Vanderbilt, …
Project in-depth: Grand Central Terminal - RTF - Rethinking The …
Spanning a vast 65 feet by 205 feet, it is divided into five monumental bays, adorned with enormous windows and splendid chandeliers. Its walls feature simulated Caen stone, a testament to the craftsmen’s skill and attention to detail. Bronze grilles and ornate marble doorways beneath the windows add to the room’s opulence.
Exploring the Grandeur and Legacy of Grand Central Terminal
May 26, 2024 · While Grand Central Terminal was technologically trailblazing, it is perhaps best known today for its magnificent Beaux-Arts architecture and lavish interiors. The facade is dominated by three 75-foot-high arched windows flanked by grand Corinthian columns and crowned with an elaborate sculptural group featuring the Greek gods Hercules, Minerva ...
ASCE Metropolitan Section - Grand Central Terminal - ASCE Met …
Long recognized as an architectural landmark—primarily for its Beaux-Arts façade and main concourse—Grand Central Terminal also represents a triumph in civil engineering, a fact that goes unnoticed because the many complexities that were involved in its design and construction are largely hidden from public view.