East Facade of Pennsylvania Station on 7th Ave, in 1910
The Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City – Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910. Continue reading
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Penn Station, Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910
The Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City – Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade in 1924
Constructing the original Penn Station was an enormous endeavor, involving the construction of 16 miles of tunnels to accommodate 28 tracks. Continue reading
Penn Station From Above, 1915
In 1910, the original Penn Station was inaugurated, which was the 4th largest building and the largest train station in the world at the time. Continue reading
Undated Photo of the Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site
Undated Photo of the Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site in 1904
Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site in 1904. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Construction Site at West 31st Street Sometime in 1900s
Penn Station’s construction site at West 31st Street sometime in the early to mid-1900s. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1924
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1924. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in the 1920s
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in the 1920s. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station General Waiting Concourse in the 1910s
Pennsylvania Station General Waiting Concourse in the 1910s. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Soaring Concourse Over the Underground Tracks (1910)
Penn Station’s soaring concourse over the underground tracks captured the spirit of the modern age in glass and steel. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1925
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1925. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station – Exterior View on 31st St.
Pennsylvania Station – Exterior View on 31st St. on May 8, 1962. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade on May 5, 1962
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade on May 5, 1962. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey Collection. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse, Circa 1950
Pennsylvania Station concourse, circa 1950. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, Interior (Circa 1930)
Pennsylvania Railroad Station Interior (Circa 1930). Photograph by Abbott, Berenice (1898-1991). Continue reading
The Old Penn Station’s Vast Train Shed and Main Waiting Room, Circa 1910
The vast train shed and main waiting room of the old Pennsylvania Station, circa 1910 — McKim, Mead & White. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Main Concourse 1910
The floor of Pennsylvania Station’s Main Concourse was embedded Glass Vault Lights. Square glass prisms set on a steel frame embedded in Portland Cement. Continue reading
The Ceiling of the Main Waiting Room of the Original Pennsylvania Station
The ceiling of the original Pennsylvania Station’s main waiting room on September 6, 1962, one year before the station’s demolition. Continue reading
The Old Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station in 1911
The Old Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station in 1911. Continue reading
Waiting Room From Northwest, Pennsylvania Station, May 10, 1962
Waiting room from northwest, Pennsylvania Station, May 10, 1962. Continue reading
Passengers in the Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station (1911)
Passengers in the waiting room at Penn Station, with a statue of Alexander Johnston Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, Main Waiting Room (Circa 1911)
Main Waiting Room, modeled after the Roman baths of Caracalla. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Arcade and Shops—Looking West From Seventh Avenue (1911)
Pennsylvania Station Arcade and Shops — Looking West From Seventh Avenue (1911). Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, South Concourse, April 24, 1962
An image taken in 1962 by the Historic American Buildings Survey- and not a moment too soon. Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress. Continue reading
Interior Concourse of New York’s Pennsylvania Station in 1962
The original Penn Station’s domed ceiling, soaring archways and handsome columns, in 1962. Continue reading
Art Student Capturing the Penn Station, in 1964
An art student capturing the station in its twilight years. Oct. 27, 1964. – PHOTO: Meyer Liebowitz/The New York Times. Continue reading
The Interior of the Original McKim Mead & White Penn Station Building In 1911
Interior of the original McKim Mead & White Penn Station building in 1911. – Collection of the New-York Historical Society. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Between 1906 and 1916
Pennsylvania Station Between 1906 and 1916. Continue reading
Aerial View of Pennsylvania Station
Aerial View of Pennsylvania Station. Continue reading
The Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City
The Old Pennsylvania Station was one of the most impressive examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in the United States. Continue reading
Casino Kursaal as Seen on a 1920s Postcard
Casino Kursaal as Seen on a 1920s Postcard Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Casino Kursaal as seen on a 1920s postcard. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of
People at the Beach and the Casino Kursaal
People at the Beach and the Casino Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” People at the beach and the Casino Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of
97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue
97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” 97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
Ostende, in the 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal in the Background
Ostende, in the 1920S, With the Casino Kursaal in the Background Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Ostende, in the 1920s, with the Casino Kursaal in the background. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in
Ostende, Façade Laterale du Kursaal
Ostende, Façade Laterale du Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Ostende, façade laterale du Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal located on
Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium
Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal located on the Digue,
The Ostende Sea Front, 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal
The Ostende Sea Front, 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” People enjoying the day at the beach in the 1920s. The Ostende Sea Front, with the Casino Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the
The Casino Kursaal From the Sea
The Casino Kursaal From the Sea Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” The Casino Kursaal from the Sea. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s
The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
East Facade of Pennsylvania Station on 7th Ave, in 1910
The Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City – Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910. Continue reading
Penn Station, Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910
The Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City – Seventh Avenue Facade, 1910. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade in 1924
Constructing the original Penn Station was an enormous endeavor, involving the construction of 16 miles of tunnels to accommodate 28 tracks. Continue reading
Penn Station From Above, 1915
In 1910, the original Penn Station was inaugurated, which was the 4th largest building and the largest train station in the world at the time. Continue reading
Undated Photo of the Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site
Undated Photo of the Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site in 1904
Pennsylvania Station’s Construction Site in 1904. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Construction Site at West 31st Street Sometime in 1900s
Penn Station’s construction site at West 31st Street sometime in the early to mid-1900s. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1924
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1924. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in the 1920s
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in the 1920s. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station General Waiting Concourse in the 1910s
Pennsylvania Station General Waiting Concourse in the 1910s. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Soaring Concourse Over the Underground Tracks (1910)
Penn Station’s soaring concourse over the underground tracks captured the spirit of the modern age in glass and steel. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1925
Pennsylvania Station Concourse in 1925. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station – Exterior View on 31st St.
Pennsylvania Station – Exterior View on 31st St. on May 8, 1962. Continue reading
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade on May 5, 1962
Penn Station’s Colonnaded Facade on May 5, 1962. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey Collection. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Concourse, Circa 1950
Pennsylvania Station concourse, circa 1950. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, Interior (Circa 1930)
Pennsylvania Railroad Station Interior (Circa 1930). Photograph by Abbott, Berenice (1898-1991). Continue reading
The Old Penn Station’s Vast Train Shed and Main Waiting Room, Circa 1910
The vast train shed and main waiting room of the old Pennsylvania Station, circa 1910 — McKim, Mead & White. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Main Concourse 1910
The floor of Pennsylvania Station’s Main Concourse was embedded Glass Vault Lights. Square glass prisms set on a steel frame embedded in Portland Cement. Continue reading
The Ceiling of the Main Waiting Room of the Original Pennsylvania Station
The ceiling of the original Pennsylvania Station’s main waiting room on September 6, 1962, one year before the station’s demolition. Continue reading
The Old Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station in 1911
The Old Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station in 1911. Continue reading
Waiting Room From Northwest, Pennsylvania Station, May 10, 1962
Waiting room from northwest, Pennsylvania Station, May 10, 1962. Continue reading
Passengers in the Waiting Room at Pennsylvania Station (1911)
Passengers in the waiting room at Penn Station, with a statue of Alexander Johnston Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, Main Waiting Room (Circa 1911)
Main Waiting Room, modeled after the Roman baths of Caracalla. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Arcade and Shops—Looking West From Seventh Avenue (1911)
Pennsylvania Station Arcade and Shops — Looking West From Seventh Avenue (1911). Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station, South Concourse, April 24, 1962
An image taken in 1962 by the Historic American Buildings Survey- and not a moment too soon. Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress. Continue reading
Interior Concourse of New York’s Pennsylvania Station in 1962
The original Penn Station’s domed ceiling, soaring archways and handsome columns, in 1962. Continue reading
Art Student Capturing the Penn Station, in 1964
An art student capturing the station in its twilight years. Oct. 27, 1964. – PHOTO: Meyer Liebowitz/The New York Times. Continue reading
The Interior of the Original McKim Mead & White Penn Station Building In 1911
Interior of the original McKim Mead & White Penn Station building in 1911. – Collection of the New-York Historical Society. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Station Between 1906 and 1916
Pennsylvania Station Between 1906 and 1916. Continue reading
Aerial View of Pennsylvania Station
Aerial View of Pennsylvania Station. Continue reading
The Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City
The Old Pennsylvania Station was one of the most impressive examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in the United States. Continue reading
Casino Kursaal as Seen on a 1920s Postcard
Casino Kursaal as Seen on a 1920s Postcard Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Casino Kursaal as seen on a 1920s postcard. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of
People at the Beach and the Casino Kursaal
People at the Beach and the Casino Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” People at the beach and the Casino Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of
97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue
97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” 97. Ostende – Kursaal et Digue. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
Ostende, in the 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal in the Background
Ostende, in the 1920S, With the Casino Kursaal in the Background Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Ostende, in the 1920s, with the Casino Kursaal in the background. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in
Ostende, Façade Laterale du Kursaal
Ostende, Façade Laterale du Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Ostende, façade laterale du Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal located on
Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium
Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” Le Kursaal, Ostende, Belgium. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal located on the Digue,
The Ostende Sea Front, 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal
The Ostende Sea Front, 1920s, With the Casino Kursaal Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” People enjoying the day at the beach in the 1920s. The Ostende Sea Front, with the Casino Kursaal. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the
The Casino Kursaal From the Sea
The Casino Kursaal From the Sea Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” The Casino Kursaal from the Sea. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s
The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s Also known as “Kursaal Pleasure Palace” The Casino Kursaal in the 1920s. Previous Next Gallery Index & Full Article The wonderfully constructed Kursaal entertainment complex was one of the best destinations in Europe in the 1920s and the showpiece of Ostende. The Casino Kursaal
