Thursday 16 May 2013

Grand Central Station

I've seen it on so many films and it is even more impressive in real life - The Grand Central Station, New York.












 The terminal was built in 1913 by Cornelius Vanderbilt. Covering an area of 49 acres it has a vaulted sky ceiling. At both ends of the building there are 60 ft high arched windows.

750,000 people pass through the building daily.




But if you don't want to go by train you can always drive.



 
 Saw this sign next to a car park.

The cars were all parked by a hydraulic lift to save space. Very clever idea.
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 00:03

    Bit different to Tube stations! I have seen some parking like that but nothing on such a massive scale. It is true. Everything is bigger in the US.

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  2. Linda W.17 May 2013 at 02:29

    Wow - those cars are packed in like sardines! I don't think I'd want to leave my car in one of those....

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  3. Gattina17 May 2013 at 07:35

    Hahaha that sign over the parking is priceless ! and so true !

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  4. Billy Blue Eyes17 May 2013 at 09:55

    What an amazing looking station so big. Heard if the carparking that way before but never seen it. Wonder if it would catch on over here.

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  5. Stel17 May 2013 at 10:20

    One day, one day...I'm thoroughly enjoying this trip with you!

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  6. biebkriebels17 May 2013 at 10:25

    Nice photos, those parking solution amazed me too, we don't know that either. The Central Station is beautiful and so huge.

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  7. Red Nomad OZ17 May 2013 at 12:10

    That's an awesome way to park cars!! I wonder if the damage rate is higher or lower than regular parking stations?!?! The station itself looks amazing too - again, just how I imagined it!

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  8. DJan17 May 2013 at 13:37

    I have never seen cars parked that way! Of course, I don't travel to Grand Central Station, either. It's WAY far from me! :-)

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  9. Laura17 May 2013 at 16:41

    I NEED that parking solution in my life Mum!! Valet all the way for me methinks! Never seen anything like it, super efficient - should be adopted over here in London xx

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  10. CrazyCris1 June 2013 at 21:45

    Gorgeous building!!!

    But the idea of that hydraulic parking lot is scary! :p

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  11. diane b7 June 2013 at 11:58

    750,000 a day! wow! That is a clever car park.

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