#grand central terminal

Grand Central Terminal is a destination, not a pit stop. It’s a train station the way St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a church or Central Park is a park—its appeal goes way beyond its stated purpose. To find out why it’s so great, check out our Guide to Grand Central. [Photo: Brittany Petronella for NYCgo.com]

[Woman sitting on luggage in Grand Central Terminal] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Woman sitting on luggage in Grand Central Terminal] 09/1958 [September 1958] 1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 22 x 28 cm (8 x 10 in. format) Notes: Photograph shows the backside of a woman sitting on her luggage, looking on at other travelers in the background. Title devised by Library staff. On verso: “4, 9-58”. Corresponding contact sheet: RZ-1958-9-4. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)–1950-1960. Railroad stations–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Luggage–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Travelers–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Gelatin silver prints–1950-1960. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information see “Anthony Angel Collection…” www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/730_ange.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 94837687 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.70441Call Number: LOT 15144-J, no. 127

=Grand Central Terminal’s astronomical ceiling shows the sky backwards. This is one of New York’s finest interior spaces.