New York Trip Overview
I’m a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following:
History of the Vanderbilts and the Central Railroad
The history of the site including the two previous stations
The events leading up to the need for this version of Grand Central
The architecture both inside and out including the Main Concourse
The architecture of the attached Greybar Building
The importance GCT has had in NYC history and culture through the years
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
I’m a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following:
History of the Vanderbilts and the Central Railroad
The history of the site including the two previous stations
The events leading up to the need for this version of Grand Central
The architecture both inside and out including the Main Concourse
The architecture of the attached Greybar Building
The importance GCT has had in NYC history and culture through the years
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503
On this approximately 2-hour tour we will share with you all of Grand Central Terminal’s (GCT) history and as many of its secrets as any tour guide can!
You’ll Learn About:
Why it is where it is, and what was there before it?
How a terrible accident lead to its construction?
Its architecture, including the astronomy of the Main Concourse.
How Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis saved it.
Common myths and urban legends?
And much, much more!
Duration: 2 hours
