A beautiful monument in itself
In 1871 the railway magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt opened the first railway station here, from which the trains of the private railway line New York Central left for Chicago and Canada.Today's building by the architects Reed & Stern, a masterpiece of Beaux Arts style, in which Baroque and Renaissance elements have been merged, was opened in 1913 and elaborately renovated a short time ago. Today commuter trains depart from here. At its heart is a giant station hall, and above the elaborate marble floor domes an artificial sky with over 2,500 stars (Paul Helleu). The double staircase is also impressive, based on the Paris opera house and reminiscent of the glory days of train travel. From above the information windows a giant brass clock shines, and the candelabra are plated with gold and nickel.
There are numerous restaurants and shops in the side corridors, among them the famous Oyster Bar which has excellent seafood cuisine (tel. 212-490-6650); also Cypriani, Métrazur, and Michael Jordan's Steakhouse. On the lower floor the Grand Central Market, a shopping level with a broad selection and fast-food for every taste, is an inviting place to have a look around.
There are numerous restaurants and shops in the side corridors, among them the famous Oyster Bar which has excellent seafood cuisine (tel. 212-490-6650); also Cypriani, Métrazur, and Michael Jordan's Steakhouse. On the lower floor the Grand Central Market, a shopping level with a broad selection and fast-food for every taste, is an inviting place to have a look around.
Grand Central Station photos
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