My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Two of my many favorite New York majestic landmarks are Grand Central Terminal and The Chrysler Building because whenever I see them, I feel as though I'm transported back to a time in history when things were oh-so GRAND. And what's ironic about these two landmarks is that they are located next to each other, so it's as if their structures deliciously belong together -- like peanut butter and jelly.
After I had dinner on the first night I was in New York, I walked over to the East Side and snapped a few pictures of these two stunning monuments.
What continually blows me away about Grand Central Terminal is that it is always filled with an abundance of people hustling and bustling about, either departing or arriving. And I find it utterly fascinating to observe the constant motion; imagining where everyone is going or where they came from.
After I had dinner on the first night I was in New York, I walked over to the East Side and snapped a few pictures of these two stunning monuments.
What continually blows me away about Grand Central Terminal is that it is always filled with an abundance of people hustling and bustling about, either departing or arriving. And I find it utterly fascinating to observe the constant motion; imagining where everyone is going or where they came from.
I had a thought when I stood there and took these pictures that evening. I was thinking that when Grand Central Terminal first opened on February 2, 1913, do you think anyone back then would have ever imagined that in 2019 people would be walking through the terminal with something called a Smartphone - talking, googling, taking pictures, and taking selfies?
I took these final three photographs, first, on my way to Grand Central Terminal. However, I'm showing them in reverse because they'll give you a dramatic idea of just how beautiful the exteriors of these two buildings complement each other.
I love how in this photo you see the Chrysler Building almost rising from the roof of Grand Central Terminal...
*Grand Central Terminal History
*The Chrysler Building History
Then...
Now...
Notice the incredible architecture and the use of marble and brass...
And for as busy and populated as the terminal is, it is so organized and spotlessly clean. Everything shines.
The Chrysler Building...
I took these final three photographs, first, on my way to Grand Central Terminal. However, I'm showing them in reverse because they'll give you a dramatic idea of just how beautiful the exteriors of these two buildings complement each other.
I love how in this photo you see the Chrysler Building almost rising from the roof of Grand Central Terminal...
I was standing directly at the entrance of Grand Central Terminal, when I looked up and saw the top of The Chrysler Building...
In black and white...
Have a GRAND weekend everyone!
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*Grand Central Terminal History
*The Chrysler Building History
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