"JEM" (jem)
02/18/2014 at 19:41 • Filed to: trainopnik
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"JEM" (jem)
02/18/2014 at 19:41 • Filed to: trainopnik | 1
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I know there's been some Oppo discussion on Grand Central station lately (or maybe I was imaging it?) but for me, one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century as far as buildings are concerned is the loss of Penn Station in NYC
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Basically this was one of the grandest American structures ever and they razed it and plopped Madison Square Garden on top. Don't even get me started on this.
Anyhow, it looks like on various PBS stations tonight there's going to be a 1 hour special on the rise and fall of Penn Station.
American Experience: The Rise and Fall of Penn Station
You can check your local listings here:
According to my local (WGBH Boston) it's first run is tonight at 9pm but they'll be running at 2am and 5am this morning as well as a few more times this week. Check your local cable guide thingamabob.
desertdog5051
> JEM
02/18/2014 at 20:04 |
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Thanks for the link to local stations. Mine comes on later tonight. Thanks.
Straightsix9904
> JEM
02/18/2014 at 20:20 |
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I will say that as awful as it was, it did pave the way to preservation of other structures. It is awful that MSG (Awful building) replaced such beautiful classical building, but it didn't really die in vain.
XJDano
> JEM
02/18/2014 at 21:28 |
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read the title, was thinking about sandwiches
GRawesome
> JEM
02/18/2014 at 22:31 |
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Heard about this on the radio the other day and pulled out my phone to DVR it, should be a good one.
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JEM
> Straightsix9904
02/19/2014 at 08:27 |
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That is the ONLY good thing to come out of it's destruction.
I usually always try to see the silver lining in things but even with this, I have to squint to make it out.