This video explores the history and hidden remnants of the old Penn Station in New York City. The original Penn Station, a magnificent Beaux-Arts building designed by McKim, Mead & White, was completed in 1910 and allowed direct rail access from New Jersey to Manhattan, utilizing innovative tunnels under the Hudson and East Rivers. However, due to financial difficulties, the above-ground portion of the station was demolished between 1963 and 1966 to make way for Madison Square Garden and Pennsylvania Plaza. Today, Penn Station is largely underground, but several historical elements remain.
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
Something wrong with this post? Let us know!
