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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Digital Discussion: Symbol of New York – Grand Central Terminal
Thursday, March 10, 2022
7:00 PM
Free Online Program
New Yorkers in the early 1900s saw their city as the new cultural and commercial capital, deserving of a majestic landmark. The vibrant City Beautiful movement, meanwhile, promoted architectural excellence. Grand Central Terminal satisfied both desires, invigorating midtown Manhattan and transforming regional transportation.
Join Museum Educator Joe Hartman for a digital discussion on the evolution of Grand Central Terminal. Explore how it was constructed in stages to serve the demands of the city’s expanding population and how the grandeur and opulence of its architecture has continued to attract travelers and sightseers alike.
Free
Please Note: This event will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive two emails – one will be a receipt and the other will include a Zoom link with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.
All attendees are welcome. You will have the option to turn on automatic captions for this virtual program. Staff will share instructions for how to do so at the start of the event. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Image: Grand Central Terminal’s Main Concourse], c.1927, GCT-I575, Metro-North Collection, New York Transit Museum
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