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The Slow Down Walking Tour of Grand Central Terminal   

This 110-year-old train terminal welcomes hundreds of thousands people daily. But how many stop to take in this world-class landmark? This 2-hour walking tour will give you reason to stop and admire this magnificent Beaux Arts building like never before.

This exploration of the Grand Central Terminal will include these, and more:

  • A brief history of the Vanderbilt family behind the NY Central Railroad and the two Grand Centrals that came before the 1913 Terminal.
  • A quick primer on what “Beaux Arts” architecture is and how to identify it.
  • Vintage photos of the terminal’s construction, sculptures, and inaccessible areas.
  • The incredible story of how the Terminal escaped the wrecking ball.
  • The colossal mistake of the Terminal’s Grand Concourse ceiling.
  • A trip to the Terminal’s hidden, landmarked cocktail bar that was once a private office.
  • A peek into the window catwalks.
  • An opportunity to tell secrets across the elliptical Guastavino “Whispering Gallery.”

After the tour, get some holiday shopping done at the annual Grand Central Holiday Market!

 
  • The Slow Down Walking Tour of Grand Central Terminal

  • Dates: 12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024

    Days of the Week: Tu
    Number of Sessions: 1
    Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Fee: $50.00
    Instructor: Ginny Poleman
    Building: Walking Tours
    Address: , NY
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
     Show Description

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Transportation to meeting spot is not provided. Students must make their own arrangements.
    • Precise meeting location will be provided a few days before the event.
    • Rain or shine.
 

  • The Slow Down Walking Tour of Grand Central Terminal

  • Dates: 12/12/2024 - 12/12/2024

    Day of the Week: Th
    Number of Sessions: 1
    Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Fee: $50.00
    Instructor: Ginny Poleman
    Building: Walking Tours
    Address: , NY

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     Show Description

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Transportation to meeting spot is not provided. Students must make their own arrangements.
    • Precise meeting location will be provided a few days before the event.
    • Rain or shine.
     
 

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