Grand Central Terminal Video Reflection

Although the video was mostly of experts discussing Grand Central and not about how it was physically formed like the documentary on Penn Station, I actually enjoyed how the men spoke about GCT. It was great hearing them reference facts that we learned from our tours (like the lowest basement floor N42, the operation control center, and the oyster bar) and getting more information about them. For example, we were given a glimpse of the lowest basement floor in all of Manhattan. The video also brought into perspective how Grand Central Terminal was different than Penn Station. Someone mentioned that what makes GCT so special is that it is a “constellation of three different buildings” whereas Penn Station was a standalone building. Grand Central is a “choreography of connection” with shops, transportation, and a place for the community to bustle about, not just a building for trains to arrive and depart at. I love those descriptions of Grand Central Terminal and it really just reiterates how important this monument is for our community.

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