Walking Tour: Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall

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Taught by James Hoffman

James Hoffman is a seasoned licensed New York City tour guide with over a decade of experience. He’s set up an array of sightseeing walks and bike tours that span from iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal to the historic Green-Wood Cemetery.

When he's not leading tours he runs open board game nights at victorypints.com and donates his time to the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), working alongside fellow guides to promote live tour guides.

 
$39
Sunday, August 17, 1:00-3:00pm

When Pennsylvania Station opened its doors in 1910 the beaux-arts train terminal was hailed as an engineering and architectural wonder. Despite being built to last the ages, however, it would only last a litte more than half a century. This walking tour explores the past and future of the most famous legally demolished building in NYC and its much-maligned replacement.

We’ll trace the remnants of the original building, explore how the layout compares with the current site, visit the recent Moynihan Train Hall expansion, and end near the High Line – Moynihan Connector.

This tour meets at 2 Penn Plaza in Manhattan. Brainery gift certificates cannot be used for this tour. 

 

Tour Highlights:

  • The history of the original Penn Station, the road to its notorious destruction, and what the future may hold for the site
  • Discover hidden remnants of the original 1910 Penn Station scattered around the current station
  • A site-specific comparison of Penn Station now vs. then, using photos of the original structure
  • A walk through Moynihan Train Hall to learn about its transformation from the city’s main post office to the latest expansion for Penn Station
  • Learn the historical and artistic inspirations for the art pieces in Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall
  • At the end of the walk, we’ll stop near the High Line-Moynihan Connector for those who want to explore the High Line or Hudson Yards.
 

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