Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal, Railway terminal in Midtown Manhattan, United States
Grand Central Terminal features a main concourse with a 120-foot celestial ceiling, decorated with 2,500 stars and constellations painted in gold leaf.
The third iteration of the station opened in 1913, replacing two previous structures and requiring the demolition of 120 buildings, three churches, and two hospitals.
The terminal houses 35 restaurants, numerous retail shops, art exhibitions, and seasonal celebrations, making it a destination beyond transportation purposes.
The station operates 797 trains daily across 44 platforms and 67 tracks, serving over 750,000 passengers who travel between New York City and its northern suburbs.
The Whispering Gallery near the Oyster Bar contains four arched corners where individuals can speak softly into the walls and be heard diagonally across the space.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1913
Architects: Reed and Stem, Warren and Wetmore
Official opening: February 2, 1913
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Address: 89 East 42nd Street 10017 New York
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:30-02:00
Phone: +12123402583
Website: https://grandcentralterminal.com
GPS coordinates: 40.75278,-73.97722
Latest update: June 5, 2025 12:55
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